guess what I did this morning?

Okay, I had to take a break because my allergies almost sent me into an asthma attack....so I am only half done. I decided this morning---there is a 90+ heat wave coming so....I am packing up my winter clothes that fit me this year.  Not just packing them up----but packing them up FOR GOOD.  I meet with the surgeon in a week and a half!  I am NEVER going to wear these clothes again!!!  I feel a bit woozy! I got out the space bag and stuffed it full and now I am on a box.  I am not sure if I am ready to 'get rid' of them yet.........that seems a bit scarey.  But with every single one I fold I think----CYA fat clothes! Oh, at my visit with the RN; she put the scale two pounds less than my last weigh in....I got on and the metal thingy went KLUNK---so she started moving it up and I was so discouaged in that moment....then she smiled and said, ohhhhh..."we need to go the other way!"  ADRENALINE rush...i was 'only' down three pounds but...a total of 14 down!  PSYCH> Michelle

Good for you!  Sounds like you're right on track and looking forward to smaller and better things yet to come!  Way to go! ~Donna

How exciting Michele!    And it's funny you mention it because I am longing for a free Saturday so I can purge my closets of winter clothes I have no intention of ever wearing again.  I had so much fun this winter and early spring thinking that I might never wear this or that heavy sweater again and so on.  Until I decided on WLS I hadn't ever paid attention (or maybe never allowed myself to pay attention) to the fact that I don't really like my clothes.  I buy what I feel is the least unbecoming to my obese body.  So I have begun really looking at clothes to see what I might like - if I could choose and shop in any store I wanted.  Don't know as yet but it is fun to ponder.  Great news about the weight loss!  Good job.  Take care - Treading 

Treading, That is so funny.  I have been thinking of that too.....I wonder what my 'style' is?  My style has always been 'what fits' and 'what is comfortable' and 'what covers my belly'.  I have this thing about wanting my shirts long to cover my belly.  I don't want that hanging belly peeping through the bottom of my shirt!  And something that covers my arm to the elbow.  I will NOT wear a tank top out in public. I can't imagine totally rethinking all this.  I can't imagine going to a restaurant and wondering how tight the booths are going to be.  Getting nervous about going on a plane and asking for a seat belt extender.....my boys are always on my case about not wearing my seatbelt---how do you truely explain that I am just too fat and once it is on I can't breath!  (they don't make extenders for Honda's cars!) I am so ready for this..... Michelle

Me too!!! Gosh what fun this is going to be. I've actually given away many of my winter clothes already. No more catalogs for me paying way too much $$$ for very cheeply made items. And just think a shoe with a real heal. I am so happy I did this. I'm actually keeping a journal to  remind me of the difficulties post op so I'll never forget what I've put my body through. I'm not taking anything for granted. Good luck at your appointment.

Isn't it awesome when we pack away our fat clothes and give them to the Goodwill or someone??  Just knowing I'll never need them again gives me a rush!!   I can tie my own shoes again ! Yesterday was my one year surgiversary and I am sooo happy!  I've lost 143 lbs and when we vacation this fall in NH, I'll be able to really enjoy myself!

Congrats! That's awesome!

I just packed away all of my winter clothes. I'm HOPING not to fit in them, but since my surgery won't be until the end of July, and my weight loss will be slower (since I'm doing lap-band), chances are that I will still be able to wear them this winter... but by the spring, I should be able to toss them all!!

YOU GO GIRL!!  You've made the right choice to be healthy for yourself and sons.  You will love your new body! Every single ounce you lose is a reason to celebrate, so congratulations! Cherry

Wa-hoo!  Make sure you get a stash of big boxes because you'll need them to take all your old big clothes to good will or a consignment shop!!!!!!!!  It's a great feeling!