OT & NSV: I wore a slinky dress & he wore a button down

(Preface: NSV = non scale victory) It was DH's and my 11-year anniversary yesterday so we painted the town red last night!

I have been quite sick all week with a horrible cold/sinus infection/fever/allergies/you name it...so I was not looking forward to going out, but DH wanted a good steak. We decided to wing it and headed down to Minneapolis, where we settled on Ruth's Chris steakhouse. Yummo! I had a post op DS'ers dream meal Peach, you'd be proud - a huge cut of beef served on a sizzling 500degree platter with melted butter. But here's where my real victory came in. I wore a silky wrap dress that was near sleeveless and the hemline was just below my knees. I wore some sexy heals with no hose. I felt a little nekkid, but DH said I looked fab. WOOT. LOL So OUT of MY comfort zone!!! I have legs the size of Texas ya'll so I'm always in pants. Never a dress. Afterwards we walked hand in hand downtown and had a ****tail. Then we headed back up north to Andover where we were going to take in Johnny Holm, but the show was half over & they still wanted to charge an $8 cover for guys. No thanks! So we ventured across the street to Tanners. We felt a little uneasy just because we never go to bars and rarely drink. But we relaxed as time went on. All of a sudden, my heart started to pound...I could hear three ladies talking about me, but I couldn't make it all out so I was figuring the worst ya know...the old mentality...getting self-conscience and stuff...well low & behold one of them came over and had boughten me a shot. LOL She said "the pina coladas are no good here" - haha. So after about three shots, I was toast ya'll!

We had a great time last night and I was so proud of myself for wearing that dress and holding my head up as I walked around. I didn't look down at the ground, I didn't hold my head too high...it was just where it was supposed to be - at self-confident level. And, no Darla...I ain't giving out any other details on a public messageboard. heeehhheee Go with confidence my friends! You are all beautiful - no matter what stage of WLS you're at!!! And men, that goes for you, too!!! xoxo

You go girl!!!! I can just imagine how you felt. I'm so happy for you. Happy Anniversary sexy!!

Kudo's for you!!!!!

Isn't it amazing how our confidance soars after surgrey? I love it. I to now walk with my head up, ready to embrace the world. This is a first in my life.


Keep it going.. it only gets better and better!!!!!

You go girl!!  I bet it was a blast!!!! You are right.  We are all beautiful no matter what stage!!!!!!!  Besides Confidence is SEXY...from what I hear. 

A very memorable evening...well, up until the third pina colada!   Congrats on the NSV and eleven years of marriage!  :O)

Amy,     Where's the picture of the two of you??????   You can't keep us in suspense on the dress......      WTG with the self confidence.......I'm so proud of you.....You are gonna do just fine when you have your surgery......You are beautiful now, Wait till you loose the weight, Woot-Woot, Hubby better hang onto you tight....... Love, Kelly

Amy...you are such a beautiful woman. I am sure you turned many a mans heads. Hubby must have been very proud of you!!  Congratulations on your anniversary and also for living outside the box.....WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! Love and hugs sweetie.......connie d

Amy, Congrats on 11 years!!  And I think it's great that you and the hubby went out for a night - just the 2 of you!!  And you dressed up for the occasion.  I bet you looked stunning!!  You are so very beautiful any way, but I can only imagine how hot you looked all dressed up...  And I want to see a picture too!! Debi

Amy, Happy Anniversary, sounds like a wonderful night. PS thanks for clarifying what NSV was, I was racking my teeny little brain trying to figure that one out!

                              Sounds like you had an awesome night!!! You are a beautiful person inside and out!!  Love ya Girlie!