3 Month Surgiversary

I can't believe that it's been 3 months since I had my surgery. I'll try and post some updated pictures later tonight (if the sons can stay home long enough to take them for me). I'm now wearing a size 20 in most things (some 22s depending on the cut). My shoe size has gone down a size. I took my measurements and I'm AMAZED....I've lost 51 overall inches since August.

I now weigh the same thing that I did right before I got pregnant with my 2nd child - more than 17 years ago. My energy level still amazes me on a daily basis. So much has changed in my life that some days, I'm not sure who I am. For instance - I scared myself this afternoon. I've always, always, always looked forward to a Sunday afternoon nap while an old movie or football game was on. This afternoon - I haven't turned on the TV - instead I've cleaned the bathrooms, washed cloths and took the bloodhound for an hour long walk. I didn't even think about taking a nap.

I've also found my "backbone" - I'm no longer content to sit back and observe. You see I've never been one or confrontation  actually I thought it should be avoided at all costs - NOT ANYMORE!!!!!!! It's a long story but the cliff notes version is like this - I went to watch a youth soccer tournament yesterday that a friend's daughter was playing in. She's very competive. She made a very small mistake and recovered from it. The coach pulled her from the game. This was at about  5 minutes into the first half. He never put her back in the game. Period. Never. There were 3 other girls on the bench. One he put in about 5 minutes before the game was over and the other 2 got subbed in for the last minute.  Keep in mind that this team is parks and rec league and for this tournament all the players had traveled at least 2 hours to get there. I was LIVID. I don't have a kid playing so I crawled him. (Nice way of saying I let him have it verbally). He was so incredibly pompous. I still get ticked thinking about it. But for too long I was the fat kid - the last one chosen - the one with very little playing time. I guess it all came pourong back and this sucker paid the price for it.  OK that rant's over but I hope you get the point - lots of hings have changed and not everything is visible.

I know that some of you are having a hard time and I am so sorry for that. Please keep on top of your docs and nurses - you deserve to have an incredible journey and I know that in time you too will get there. Just hang on.

- Iris

Way to go Iris!!! good for you getting up and off the couch!! The doggies probably LOVED IT!! Mine go nuts when they see the leashes Great job on your weight loss you are doing fantastic.

Darcie

 Your about three weeks ahead of me and now I dont feel like im going down in weight too slow. I found my knee bones rubbing this morning and honestly could not recall when that had happened maybe never lol. Keep up the good work. This getting thinner business is something else. also great job on chewing out the coach.. sounds like he needed an earful. 

Hi Iris,

I can hardly believe that it's been 3 months since you had your surgery either. It's amazing how slowly the time seems to crawl as we look forward and quickly it flies as we look back.

Wishing you continued success,

Happy 3 Month Surgiversary, Iris!  Already down a shoe size, let alone 51 total inches, that's amazing.  What I'm most happy for you about is that LIFE is happening now.  I can hear your newfound joy everytime you post.  I aspire to be just like you!  {{{Big hugs!}}}

Unfortunately, I had to delete this post due to privacy concerns.

way to go IRIS!!!

im sooooo excited for you .......