Daily Post--2/1/08

Friday's daily post is going up early because Mandy has the follow up from having those wisdom teeth extracted. I would rather put it up early than forget to do it at all! LOL SO, today's question: What surprised you about life post-op? This could be food related, clothing related, people related, work/school related... WHATEVER!! Lea

So far I'm mainly surprised about the way I sit. Seems now I cross my legs without even thinking about it. It's actually comfortable. Cheers!

How people think I took "the easy way out". The amount of $$ I've had to spend on new clothes How my mind can't see the difference in the mirror I don't like strange men looking at me. My family is really unsupportive

I think that I could really go into any store and buy something that fit and looked good..

What surprised me so much was clothing. I have never been able to just grab jackets, blouses or even pants without trying then on first to see if they would fit right. I got this beautiful short black leather jacket in the mail today and was so sure that when I put it on it was going to be small on me, because they said they ran small. I couldn't believe it when it fit perfectly so much so I ordered 2 more in different styles and colors. This was one of those big WOW moments for me. joni

I think part of it is how I feel about myself. I always thought I liked myself at least a little, but I have decided that having a little more confidence in myself seems to make a difference. I just feel good about myself. I know I can walk into a room and that people are not staring at the "fat" girl who just walked in. I am just a somewhat "normal" person to others. Sally

Even though I am only partway through my journey, I am still shocked at how little my clothes look! Also, the choices I have while shopping now are almost overwhelming!

I think my personal quote sums it up best... "Ultimately, it got me back to myself. And when I finally did accept myself for myself, music started flowing out of me." -- Kim

How differently all people relate to me How wonderful I feel every morning How much better everything tastes, now that I eat to live How much fun clothes shopping can be! How enjoyable life is!

The biggest thing that has suprised me is how my clothes fit. I mean I still see myself a certain way but when I go shopping (I always go to the larger sizes) but I am in sizes that are actually small. Also, I never thought I would have trouble finding a bra that would fit right (this was my thought when I was bigger) but now I am having a problem finding a bra that is a 34C on the rack at any store. Michelle