wow I am excited!

 I am 6 and a half week out from surgery.  I weighed today and i was so surprised!  I have lost 38lbs since surgery. I lost 15 before.  A total of 53lbs! I am so excited and i can't wait to see where i am 6 weeks from now.  Right after surgery I was so lost and thinking what have i done. From what i have read it seems everyone thinks that. Now I am so happy i did this and i know it was the right thing to do. Now i have to get my husband to start! lol  Anyways, after i got off the scale today i was thinking i wonder if my favorite jeans fit me?  i went and got them out of the drawer where they have been for 4 and a half years and guess what they fit perfect they are even a little lose! I bought these before i was pregnant with my now 3 1/2 yr old.  Later on today i am going to get some more of my old clothes out and see if they fit.  I have been scared to do that  cause i didn't want to be let down but now i know I can do this i got into my favorite jeans!

Thank you for all your post that i have been reading that has gone through the same things that I have has really helped! Jodi

Jodi,

Congratulations on your WOWs!! You better run, not walk to that closet to unearth those smaller clothes. You will be amazed at just how quickly your jeans will start falling off of you, so enjoy being able to wear them while you can. 

Often when I'm talking to people who are considering or have just had WLS, I tell them that I think that the beginning of the journey is sort of like shooting the white water rapids. It's can be very challenging and even terrifying, but if you just hold on tight and stay with it, you'll find tha****er smooths out and the rest of the ride is much gentler. 

I noticed that you are in the Raleigh area and wanted to let you know that I hold support group meetings here regularly. If you are ever interested in joining us for any of the meetings, please feel free to do so. To get information about upcoming meetings, you can go to www.meetup.com/nc-wls. 

Again, all the best and wishing you continued success.