Bittersweet Feelings About Losing Weight

I am 3 months post op today I started out at 268 lbs. and am now down around 204 lbs. I can now wear L/XL tops and size 16/18 pants I am now into a size 38DD bra, down from a tight 44DD. All of this is overwhelming. I have never been this "thin" for years. I went through the closet just now trying to find something to wear to my kids' FFA banquet tonight and several of my favorite sweaters now hang on me. While I am happy for the weight loss, I hate giving up my beautiful sweaters. I have been working out at the YMCA almost daily for the past month, so I am shaping up nicely. I got "checked out" by some men today! One was a deputy sheriff. That feels good I am felling the energy of not having the extra weight. The other day I jogged up a flight of stairs without getting winded. I am SO happy I had this surgery and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Pauletta, What a dilemma! I admire your weight loss. I can't wait to be approved from my second appeal w/ the insurance. Find another WL friend to use your beautiful sweaters. Now reward yourself with some new tops and think of the beautiful sweaters you can wear next year! Thanks about the good news that you'd do this surgery again in a heartbeat. While waiting for approval I'm getting cold feet. I know healthwise it will be the best. I'm just a nervous Nellie. Luann

I am so happy to hear that you are doing so well. Congrads on your weight loss. I am now 7 wks post op and have gone from 279 to 244 and I can't believe the energy that I have gotten. All I can say is you go girl!!!! Your an inspiration to us all. Take care and God Bless.