X-post: Most exciting day EVER!!!!

Well, maybe not. I didn't win the lottery and Bradley Cooper hasn't proposed, so there is room for a more exciting day, but this ranks right up there.

Last night I decided to weigh myself for the first time since my plastic surgery. It was against my better judgement because we all know we should weigh first thing in the morning. But alas I decided to go ahead. I've read lots about retaining water after plastics and how many people weigh what they did prior to their surgery or sometimes even more. My husband asked if I was going to be upset if I weighed the same. I said I didn't really care since I know what I look like. The scale could say I weigh 335 again, but I couldn't give a rat's you know what as long as I have a flat tummy.

My pre-plastic weight was 200. Last night the scale said I weigh 187!!!!! I haven't weighed that much since High School. And that is with 2-1/2 pounds of new boobies!! At night! With postop swelling! OMG. I totally forgot to check my BMI now. I might actually be just overweight and not obese!!!

Now it gets better. My husband decided to weigh himself. He weighed 7 pounds MORE than I did!!!!! What a milestone that is! I finally weigh less than my husband. I truly never thought I'd see this day. Now in his defense, he claims that it is his manhood that is adding the extra weight, so I guess I have to factor that in. LOL.

Now I know it is hard to believe, but it gets better still. I decided to try on some pants. Granted, I still have my drains in, but I thought I'd be able to tell if I was in the same size for the most part. I was wearing an 18, with the occasional generously cut 16 prior. I tried on a 14. It was 3" too large in the waist. I had a pair of 12's that my very fit and trim friend gave me. If you knew her you'd know that I NEVER imagined being able to fit into anything she ever wore--ever. Well, they fit. THEY FIT!!!!!!! Did I mention they fit? And they looked cute.

This is truly a monumental day. I am only saddened that my parents are not here to see me. I know the "see" me, but it just isn't the same. I want my daddy to be able to wrap his arms around me and my mommy to go shopping with me. They'd have been so thrilled for me. And it is because they worked so hard and provided me with an inheritance with which I was able to afford my plastics without it being a huge financial hit, so for that I am profoundly grateful.

Having been obese since the age of 10, I have to say that this is truly almost like a miracle to me. And having said that, know that regardless of how hopeless your weight situation may be, you can find your way to success where your weight is concerned.

I hope each and every one of you gets to experience the euphoria I am feeling today. And if I'm dreaming don't wake me up!

Thank you God.

 

Denise

 

OMG DENISE IM SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! you are trully an inspiration, i cant wait.. i repeat cant wait untill i am able to loose all this extra 140lbs and get my plastics. Ive wanted my boobs and butt done for ever! Thanks for sharing you keep me motivated to stick to my pre op diet and go far.

You are such a beautiful girl. I wish you all the success this process has to offer!!

Thanks for your note!!

Dearest Denise,

You've got me crying.  Then I decided to jump up and down for you, since you can't with your drains. What a walking miracle you are.  I can feel your delight radiating out of the screen.  I'm happy beyond measure for you.

I'm also delighted to read that your waist lost inches.  I've been praying to shed some inches post plastics and now I know it might be possible.  YAY!

You go girl.  Rock your day and enjoy every moment in those tiny pants!!

Good for you Denise, it's that sort of thing that really makes you happy you had the surgery. I'm sure you'll continue to lose more as the swelling goes down. I'm down 18 pounds myself hoping for a few more once all the swelling goes away.

Happy draining,
Bubba

Wow! 18 pounds!! My surgeon did say that many patients continue to lose just due to the nature of not being physically limited by the skin and in the case of tummy tucks, the internal corseting limits food intake for a short time too. Whatever it is, I'll take it!!

And congrats to you!!

Happily draining (less though--I think all this talk of support groups got 'em scared!!),

Denise

How wonderful to get such thoughtful responses! Thanks for taking the task of jumping up and down for me--I'll join you soon hopefully!!!

I so appreciate all of the wonderful feedback. You've really made my day!

I'm celebrating with you!  I completely understand about you wanting to have your parents there to share in this.  I am in the same boat.  Lost my mom 5 years ago and my dad 3 years ago.  They never got to see me embark or succeed on this journey.  If anyone could appreciate it it is our parents.  Kind of bittersweet not having them see our results yet also having their legacy help us complete the journey with the plastics.  Cheers to your success!

Hi Kate. I'm so sorry for your losses. It just plain sucks. I lost my mom 3 years ago too--4th of July--worst thing I've ever lived through, but you are absolutely right about their legacy.

Thank you for that poignant reminder.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Wow, such a sweet post!  I'm very happy for you.