5 months

8-8-8 was 5 months ago today. In 5 months, I've lost 83 lbs BUT gained a truckload of self-confidence and positive energy. I am constantly amazed at the person that I'm becoming. I recently caught myself looking in the mirror and wondering Who the Hell is she? 

I joined a gym last week and that crated a problem that I have NEVER EVER had before - I have to buy a smaller bathing suit. (the baggy butt look is not in style). I've also turned into quite the girlie girl with nicer fitted clothes, makeup , hair and heels being an almost daily requirement. I never in a million years would have thought it. 

Prior to WLS I remember reading about people having trouble accepting compliments - well that was always my case. It has taken some getting used to (if you ever really get used to it?) but I'm no longer deflecting the compliments with snide comments and I can honestly believe that the compliments are genuine now and not just someones attempt at being nice (does that make sense to anyone else?).

I've had the courage to start dating and I really, really like it. Helps that I've found a really nice guy - but the overall concept of dating isn't  as foreign as I'd once thought it to be. A short story from the dating trenches will amuse you: David is really getting a crash course in WLS etiquette, as I like to call it. It's unheard of for him to not eat and drink at the same time so he tends to watch in mock amazement. Anyhow - last night after dinner (which he didn't think was enough for me) I waited my customary 30 minutes before drinking but I was really thirsty (lots of spices on the crock pot chicken) so I drank a glass of water pretty quickly. TOO QUICKLY. It didn't come back up but the burps and gurgles and god awful noises that it makes entertained the man for a solid hour. I think I've just become a new party trick when we go anyplace. Thank God he has a sense of humor.

Hope everyone has a great Day!!!!

- Iris

Iris,

Your weight loss is amazing and encouraging.  83 pounds in a little over 4 months.  Can hardly wait to see some pictures.  Keep it up.  The burping and gurgling is hilarious.  Sounds like BF is a keeper.  Best of luck to ya.

Peace out,
Deborah 

I'm going to take pics and measurements when i get home tonight. So if I' m energetic I should have those posted by 10 tonight. And yes I think the BF is a keeper too ;)  - Iris

Congrats on the weight loss and the boyfriend :). I'm down 62 lbs in just a little of 3 months so I hope I can be down 83 lbs in another month. I haven't dated in about 4 yrs and it has been my choice the last boyfriend killed my self esteem (because I'm fat) about myself and I'm not willing to put up with another one of him lol. I've been married twice and I'm not saying someday I wouldn't want to be again but I'm not looking and I always say if God wants me to have someone he will have to drop him in my lap lol. But the point of all this is you wouldn't believe the people who keep telling me your going to have a boyfriend when you lose the weight and I'm like who says I want one. Glad to hear your happy!

Iris,

Your metamorphosis in the past 5 months has been absolutely amazing. While the actual weight loss is a significant part of it, it is your countenance that has really morphed in the very best ways. Congratulations on the 83 lbs lost, but more than that all of the confidence and quality of life gains.

Wishing you continued success in so very many ways,

Congratulations to you Iris!! way to go on your success!!!


Darcie