My first of many WOW's...

I can fit  COMFORTABILY into my size 22 jeans!!!!  I have lost about 10 pounds since surgery...  and I tried these pants on just before surgery and I could not even get close to buttoning them!!!

My husband actually said... "Your girth is getting smaller" ... my husband is a science type (teachs math and science)... and for him this a great compliment.  I...like most of us... can't really see much difference in how I look.  But when I  can fit into my clothes that I could not before...

Another thing I noticed a couple of days ago...  the chair I usually sit in at home.. my hips were as wide as the chair... and now there is about  an inch of spare room!

I am down over 40 pounds since Feb....

I am SO happy!!!

Helen

When you go to Mall look at your self in the glass  doors as you go in, you will not know who it is! But is you! Try it . You will feel soooo good!

Congrats, isn't it exciting?! I hope you took pictures and measurements before surgery, if not, do it right now so you can actually "see" the progress. I'm a bandster and a slow loser to boot so it's been really helpful to me to see the pictures and numbers change. Sometimes it's ever so slightly so when I get frustrated I drag out my journal book and remind myself how much I have lost. Keep up the great work!!

I did take measurements and pictures before surgery... actually I have measurements from January.  My husband took pictures of me in the hospital. My goal is to get pictures every month along with measurements.

Helen

Yay!!!  How great is that feeling!  Can't wait to see you at the BBQ on saturday!!  I think Maria said she has a bunch of 22's she's bringing!

Thanks Annie...  I am excited to see everyone too... and if I can get some new clothes... that would be a bonus.

Helen

Congratulations!  Aren't those wonderful milestones?  I have to remind myself I have many of those ahead if I just stick to the rules!  I too can now fit into jeans that I couldn't get into preop.  I keep trying smaller clothes, thinking that maybe....overnight....I'd get small enough; it's slowly happening.

Congrats to you too... isn't it great to fit into something that you could fit into before...

Helen

Helen I remember the first time I met you I was wearing a 22-24 size jeans, I am now in a 14!!   Time flys and I cant wait to watch you shrink into the future!!

You are doing so great!!

That is great Helen!

It is very hard to see the differences in your size.  I often suggest to folks to get a piece of butcher paper, tape it to the wall and get a trusted friend to "outline" you on the paper.  Keep the paper and in three months, repeat the process.  And again in three months - repeat the process. You will "see" your shape getting smaller on the paper - it can be a great aid in recognizing the new you!

Take care.