Really Enjoying the NEW me
Hijack. ..
I was 52 when I had this life changing surgery and I have 4 grandkids, from the ages of 10 to 1 year old, now do I look like anyone's grandma? (lol). . . It's one of the best decisions I made in my life and I still have another at least 27-32 lbs. I working on losing. . .
Also, try checking with the Over Fifty Forum here on OH, there are many people who've had this surgery in their late 40s, 50s and even mid 60s on there, a friendly bunch and you don't have to be 50 to join in!
Good luck to you, Laureen
I was 52 when I had this life changing surgery and I have 4 grandkids, from the ages of 10 to 1 year old, now do I look like anyone's grandma? (lol). . . It's one of the best decisions I made in my life and I still have another at least 27-32 lbs. I working on losing. . .
Also, try checking with the Over Fifty Forum here on OH, there are many people who've had this surgery in their late 40s, 50s and even mid 60s on there, a friendly bunch and you don't have to be 50 to join in!
Good luck to you, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
LOL, thanks Tammy!
I was window shopping more than purchasing though. It has been fun going into stores, seeing something, trying it on and finding it fits and looks good! I have to restrain myself not to purchase since I am the No.1 bargain shopper. If I can't get it at 60 to 70% off, it stays there until it is marked down to those (nd lower of course).
We'll have to go shopping next time I am in town.
Jan
I was window shopping more than purchasing though. It has been fun going into stores, seeing something, trying it on and finding it fits and looks good! I have to restrain myself not to purchase since I am the No.1 bargain shopper. If I can't get it at 60 to 70% off, it stays there until it is marked down to those (nd lower of course).
We'll have to go shopping next time I am in town.
Jan
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
--Mahatma Ghandi
Celebrate Life, L'Chaim, Peace, Shalom
Hey, Welcome Back!! I've been missing you and your posts. I'm so so so happy for you!! It sounds like you're doing wonderfully and feeling awesome in your new body!! GOOD FOR YOU! You've worked so hard for this and I'm so happy you're accepting looking HOT and letting people know it! Keep up the fantastic successes!! Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Hi Kathy!
You are doing, gee, let me think . . . AWESOME yourself woman! Your numbers and all, yeah hah!
Ooo I like that "hot" comment. That one could get me thinking. I been called skinny, thin and told I look good, fabulous and awesome. You're the first to use HOT. That's gotta be a first for a nun LMAO! Gee, should I share that one with my 'girls?'
Hope to catch you one of these days at a support meting or gathering. I bought my ticket for the OH event in October, you going?
Jan
You are doing, gee, let me think . . . AWESOME yourself woman! Your numbers and all, yeah hah!
Ooo I like that "hot" comment. That one could get me thinking. I been called skinny, thin and told I look good, fabulous and awesome. You're the first to use HOT. That's gotta be a first for a nun LMAO! Gee, should I share that one with my 'girls?'
Hope to catch you one of these days at a support meting or gathering. I bought my ticket for the OH event in October, you going?
Jan
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
--Mahatma Ghandi
Celebrate Life, L'Chaim, Peace, Shalom
Thanks for the compliments!! I do feel wonderful - this month I'm losing more inches than pounds - don't care - will take either!! I will be cruising the high seas to Bermuda in October, so I won't be able to make this event. I'm bummed they're both at the same time, but am sooooo looking forward to this cruise!! Our first cruise was 11 years ago and I will be smaller on this one than I was one the first - able to do more and feel so much better about myself!! Am looking forward to buying new 'cruise' clothes, too!
I'm really hoping Dennis can pull off a Saturday support meeting at Barix - the weekday ones are just too difficult for me to attend.
Take care - and yes, you are an official 'hottie' now!!
Kathy
I'm really hoping Dennis can pull off a Saturday support meeting at Barix - the weekday ones are just too difficult for me to attend.
Take care - and yes, you are an official 'hottie' now!!
Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Jan,
I am SO SO SO proud of you. You have such an amazing heart, and kind spirit, and are so determined to get the job done. Well... You've surpassed your expectations. Just keep successing...remember, success is a journey, not a destination. I can't wait to see you again soon.
MUCH love,
Mary
I am SO SO SO proud of you. You have such an amazing heart, and kind spirit, and are so determined to get the job done. Well... You've surpassed your expectations. Just keep successing...remember, success is a journey, not a destination. I can't wait to see you again soon.
MUCH love,
Mary
Success is a journey... not a destination! 
Mary, you already know that you are my greatest inspiration and I am SO SO SO happy for and proud of you! I am happy for your success and I am even happier still for your wonderful relationship and pending marriage to such a great guy and yet another inspiration to us, Norm! You two are such a beautiful couple and such a great WLS story. Looking forward to seeing you too at the next meeting. I do hope to get my butt there in August!
Jan
Jan
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
--Mahatma Ghandi
Celebrate Life, L'Chaim, Peace, Shalom
Hi Jan,
First off, nice to see you posting, you've been missed here, as well as at Barix post-op this past month!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and while I am still not where I hope to get to, weight wise, I can totally relate to the feelings behind your post. This summer has found me doing so many firsts and I mean firsts in my adult life. . . first time I wore shorts, first time I posed and allowed a picture of me to be taken in a bathing suit, first time I wore a halter top (two of 'em this past weekend, gifts from a friend at Christmas, who said I'll bet these fit by summer). . . first time I did a 5k, first time I can look in the mirror and say, hey I like how I look! While I almost always took pride in my appearance, it is most definitely a different kind of feeling now and while I might feel somewhat self conscious at times when like I wore the shorts the first time, the feeling lasts a very short time and then I am thrilled inside that I am becoming what I never thought possible, it is not 2nd nature yet, but most assuredly, I am becoming more confident and self-assured than I've ever been. Successing is ongoing and never ending, so your post gives me more hope for the future. . .
Hugs, Laureen
PS. . . Let me know when you're back in PA so we can meet up.
First off, nice to see you posting, you've been missed here, as well as at Barix post-op this past month!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and while I am still not where I hope to get to, weight wise, I can totally relate to the feelings behind your post. This summer has found me doing so many firsts and I mean firsts in my adult life. . . first time I wore shorts, first time I posed and allowed a picture of me to be taken in a bathing suit, first time I wore a halter top (two of 'em this past weekend, gifts from a friend at Christmas, who said I'll bet these fit by summer). . . first time I did a 5k, first time I can look in the mirror and say, hey I like how I look! While I almost always took pride in my appearance, it is most definitely a different kind of feeling now and while I might feel somewhat self conscious at times when like I wore the shorts the first time, the feeling lasts a very short time and then I am thrilled inside that I am becoming what I never thought possible, it is not 2nd nature yet, but most assuredly, I am becoming more confident and self-assured than I've ever been. Successing is ongoing and never ending, so your post gives me more hope for the future. . .
Hugs, Laureen
PS. . . Let me know when you're back in PA so we can meet up.
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Laureen, sounds like you are having a great time too this summer. Isn't it amazing?! Look at how many firsts for you . . . WOW! By the way, I like that comment about "it is not 2nd nature" that's exactly it, it is not the norm, it's so new.
Not sure when I will be back in PA to play, probably could stick around when I come in for the post op meeting. Let's see, would LOVE to grab some time with you.
Jan
Not sure when I will be back in PA to play, probably could stick around when I come in for the post op meeting. Let's see, would LOVE to grab some time with you.
Jan
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
--Mahatma Ghandi
Celebrate Life, L'Chaim, Peace, Shalom
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