A WOW Realization!

You know, when one is 340 pounds, a loss of 7 pounds was not evident for me at all. The scales said so, but no where on me could you tell. (Not even in my little toe!) Over the holidays, I gained 6 pounds, due to taking a week's worth of steroids. I have been very upset about it, because it was very evident to me, in the way my clothes were fitting. I have not gained anymore since then, but was struggling to lose that weight back. Well, during my gallbladder extravagance, I dropped SEVEN pounds and I CAN TELL IT!!! My clothes fit better and I can tell it in my face. This is such a NEW experience for me that a mere 7 pounds one way or the other, could make such a difference, but MAN O' MAN does it ever. I wore a top today that I bought right before the holidays that I LOVE, but I was unhappy with the way it looked, so it was just sitting in the closet collecting dust. It looked great today, and I am so thrilled. I know this sounds pretty inconsequential, but honestly I never realized less than 10 pounds would make such an effect on me whereas it never had before. Ok..I'm through rambling.... Hope you are all having a FABULOUS day!!! Tami

I don't want to talk about weight gain.

Tami, You are so beautiful! I hope you are doing well after your gallbladder surgery! I hope you and Joe make it on Saturday. Me and Beth decided if you were late that doesn't matter we will wait on you! Lorie

Thank you Lorie...what a nice thing to say! We ARE planning to come... I asked him tonight.. You are a sweetie!!!

Tami, I will tell you the same thing I was told after my GB surgery......"bet you didn't know that thing weighed so much did ya?" I know for me as a bigger person fo so long that looking at these women who want to lose 10 pounds I'd scoff at them thinking "10 pounds...you've GOT to be kidding me." Well - I think I finally understand the difference of 10 pounds! You're doing fantastic!!!! I hope to be able to come to the gathering this weekend but I won't know for sure until Saturday afternoon. Much Dee Dee

I had my GB out Tuesday, how long was it before you could do laundry & continue your normal life? I am still a little sore, but feel good. When i came home from the hospital i had gained 5 lbs but this morning they are already gone. And the swelling, how long does it last? Tammy G.