still having wow moments....

Even once you get to the point of not really losing more weight, as I have, that doesn't mean that you can't still have "wow" moments... It never ceases to amaze me how WLS insinuates itself into EVERY aspect of my life. A year ago, I started taking an accounting class through the local adult ed. program. Some times, I barely had the energy to make it to class, but I did, and finished up last night having done well. PRE-WLS, I would not have had the energy. Not only would I have not signed up for any classes, but had I signed up, I most likely would have run out of steam and not followed through.  During the course of this class, I was told that I should not be making less than a certain dollar amount, even with no prior knowledge, just for having taken the class. Yesterday, I had my annual review at work. I was told what my raise was going to be, and it was not as much as the dollar amount that the instructor had given me. (I already work in an accounting field) I ALMOST accepted the lower amount, but a voice inside my head told me that I should speak up. And I DID. Somehow, I managed to get it so that I now make more for working less hours. PRE-WLS, that voice would have existed, been disappointed with the lower amount, and would just have taken it, because most of the time I didn't feel worth any more than was offered. I sent my sister Cappymoon a text message last night, thanking her for her part in freeing me from my prison of super morbid obesity. I am truly indebted to her and to everyone else who made this dream into a reality. In my mind, the progression is linear -- losing the weight caused me to have the confidence to go back to school, and the confidence to ask for what I deserved. I'm sure that it will continue to give me confidence in more areas.

Wow, Julie! That's amazing! Congrats on not only your WL, but also on your new self confidence!                                   Jamie

Thanks, Jamie! There has been nothing about this journey that has not been worth it!

Way to go Julie!!!!!!  Congrats on your success.  I agree that the progression is linear and oh where those lines may take us.

Hi Court! I think it can only go UP from here. I still fight the old demons... I came very close to acting the way that I always did, but figured, "what the hell." No one's more surprised than me that it worked. Now if I could just learn to say "no"... See you soon!

Congrats Julie on all you have accomplished!!!! I know I see things differently now and I hope that once I get the rest off Ill see even more! I would have never went back to school myself at the larger me. Keep up the great work Proud of you!  

Thanks so much! Speaking of school, how is that going for you?

School is  good I passed my  first term  heading into the 2nd term next week was on break this past week. Thanks for asking.

You go girl and keep up the good work. You have a lot to look forward to.

Well they say 30 is the new 20 right... I know I am in a much better position all the way around than I was at 20, so I'll take it. Congratulations to you too for keeping up with the challenge.