6 month surgiversary- musings from this side
I am smaller than I ever dreamed was possible. I never thought I would be wearing a size 12 pants. I wish my top half would kind of catch up with the disappearing butt though! I really thought going into this if I hit a size 14 I would be content- wrong there! I want more! I have lost 55 pounds post-op and want to lose another 40ish. Total weight loss is 95 which is about 70% of EWL.
Emotionally it has been the weirdest ride. Words I never thought I would say- I want a man!! I have been happily single for a very long time. I am no longer happily single. I think I am emotionally ready to throw myself back into the fray. I am pretty sure I can handle the inevitable rejection along the way. Any suggestions for a kind, compassionate man that has a job and likes who he is and where he is in life- except for needing a kind woman in his life?
If you are on the fence about getting WLS, it is the best decision I have ever made (short of having my son!) It isn't always a pretty road post-op but then major life change never is pretty all the time.
This will truly be a happy Thanksgiving! Hoping for a brighter (and less lonely) 2009!
40 pounds lost pre-op
Denise, congratulation on reaching your six months surgiversary!! You have done a fantastic job so far, even though you a had a slow start! It's funny how here I am waiting for my bottom half to catch up with the top half!!
I think you deserve nothing less than a nice, good-hearted gentleman in your life and I emphasize GENTLEMAN, because you have too much class for anything else! I will keep my fingers crossed that this will happen for you.
Anna
190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011
on 11/23/08 9:41 am - VA
Robyn
I really enjoyed reading your post! I can't wait until I can post a happy post like that! I am blessed with a WONDERFUL husband. I wish everyone had a husband as wonderful as mine. If I could clone him I would. Only I would spice him up a little and give him the "I want to work around the house" bug! LOL!
I just know 2009 is going to be an amazing year for you. I am so happy to be one of the lucky people you are sharing your journey with. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs
How do you like my SEXY turkey! LOL!
Kim
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck
19 lbs lost before surgery
9/3/09 Full TT, MR, BL, BA, Arm Reduction and Lipo 10-12 lbs skin/fat removed
This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!
on 11/23/08 10:31 pm
Yes-I am echoing the gentleman sentiment-you deserve only the best of the best. And you are so right, a major life change is never pretty all the time, but the rewards far outweigh the bad stuff.
I'll keep my eyes open for that gentleman for you. I know they are out there.
