The Mirror and Gratitude

OK, I have to make a remark on my body !  I had my TT and Brachio 3 weeks ago yesterday.  I am not a vain person (well I don't think so).  I am only 5'2" tall and my mother has always looked petite to me (she is 5'1 and never heavy), I was always fat until I had my RNY 7 years ago.  Even though I have loved my weight loss and was happy at my weight (not as low as the charts say I should be but after years of obesity, I am thrilled with it)  I would look in the mirror and was not really satisfied.  Now everytime I go into my bathroom I have to look sideways in the mirror as I go out and am amazed at the person in the mirror !   It is this petite person with a small waist and small arms, my upper body looks so different, and GOOD ! ! !  I can't believe the difference it is making.  My clothes hang so much better, I still wear large tops to be comfortable, I don't like tightness and with the big arms they were always feeling snug, now the arms fit great, room to spare which also means it fits across my shoulders better (and now I can go down to medium)!   I am just amazed !  

I went to the bowling alley with my DH last night and my friend that is subbing for me hadn't seen me since my surgery.  She was amazed also, she didn't think it would make as big of a difference as it has either !  

I am a blessed person, I am thankful for my DH and his willingness to spend the money on this, yes it is our money but it is a big investment !  I am thankful for my RNY Dr, and especially for my PS DR, what a wonderful person he is, so skilled and wonderful!   It was worth every penny !

I am grateful for all the information I get from all of the OH sites, the PS site is full of so much knowledge and great people.  The BOTT site, helps keep me accountable and safe, the Michigan site has so many great caring people, always there to assist,  the WLS-Success through Positive Powerful Attitudes - just as it name says, a positive site !  I have so many friends on OH that it overwhelms me!   Why did I stay away for 4 years !  I will not dwell on that because I have been back now for 4 months and intend to never leave again !  I need all these friends and this support !

That's awesome!  I kinda feel like you do.  I'm not vain...but after 3 years and ~120 pounds, I looked at myself in the mirror and thought.  Man...I should look better.  In clothes, I look pretty darn good...LOL...but not so much outside of clothes which is why I'm looking forward to my TT next week!!!

I'm happy that you're are where you want to be!
:)

Sally-
 I know exactly how you feel.  I always tell pre-ops that plastics will make such a difference in how it feels to live in their body and I think that is what you are describing.  I am two years out from my TT and I still giggle a little when I see or feel my waist.  The difference is absolutely amazing, even for an old broad like me.  I am so happy to hear you too are so pleased with your results.

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