It's been 5 weeks already!

Hi everyone, Wow i can't believe it has been 5 weeks since I had surgery. Things are going pretty well aside from a minor set back with muscle spasms in my back. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with the surgery or not but it has not been pleasant. I have been adding some new foods here and there and finding out what I can tolerate and what I can't. So far eggs are OUT. I can tolerate chili and homemade chicken soup. I am still learning to eat slow and chew, chew, chew. It's honestly the hardest lessen to learn. The good news is I am down 32 lbs since surgery and 72 total. I feel so good. I am wearing a size large top and 16/18 pants, neither of which I have seen in 15 years! I was shopping for my son's borthday today and started looking at clothes for myself. I was able to look in the normal section! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOO! I didn't buy anything, but it was nice to know that I didn't have to look in the big girl section. At the end of this month I am taking my boys to the Great Escape for the first time in years and I will be able to ride the rides with them. I think I am more excited than they are! For those of you that are just starting out, this is so worth it. I have not felt this good, energetic or confident for so long. I wish I had done it sooner!

Awesome!! You are an inspiration to all of us! thanks for taking me along with you and for always being there! You are the best!! Hugs Vicki

Thats Great! Congratulations!!!

I am so happy for you. I really needed to hear that today. Keep doing great! Terri

How wonderful, Janet!!! And what an awesome goal to have- the rides at Great Escape! You're gonna have a great time!

Yahoo Janet! You are doing awesome! I can't wait to see the disappearing you! Go girl, go.... xox Amy

Great job!!!

Way to go babe!!! WOW!! You are doing great! You keep that great work up sweets!! So proud of you!

Janet, Congrats on your weight loss hun... You should be so very proud of yourself!!! SO many awesome changes at this time for you! ENJOY! I know for me eggs can still be tricky and I am almost 2 years out. Most of the time it is ok but when I eat them to quick I know it! Chewing slow is good and will be well worth learning and keeping for the rest of our lives, I still try to remember that and put down my fork between bites. I also love the fact that I do not need to go to the PLUS size section any more. Have fun at Great Escapes!! Keep us posted! Debra P

72 pounds??? I'll have to refer to you as the amazing shrinking woman, from now on. And thank you so much for the encouraging words for those of us that still have a long way to go. You are AMAZING!