Bariatric Buddy
Non-Scale Victories and More
Hi everyone! I hope your holiday weekend is going well, and that if you're facing any challenges you're making the best possible choice you can make for yourself today.
I've been thinking, and I realize that I haven't been posting as much lately, and when I do they've been... well, kinda whiny! And lately things have been so chaotic, but there's so much good going on too. I feel the need to share with those souls who can truly relate!
Synthia posted her WOW moment, and I can honestly say I'm excited for her! About 4 or 5 weeks ago I realized I was sitting with my legs crossed too. I have no idea when I started doing it, I just looked down one day - like she did - and noticed. There was no one around at the time I could truly share it with, but I do distinctly remember thinking to myself "Cooooool...
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In the last 2 - 3 weeks I have suddenly been getting compliments by the TRUCKLOAD. A day doesn't pass when someone doesn't say something. I work in a large building that employs about 800 people, and folks I don't know are coming to me and saying things! It has been one of THE biggest confidence builders in my life.
Another NSV moment happened last night: my hubby and I went shopping, and I bought 2 tops. Size XL, in the Misses department. And they fit WELL, I'm not stuffed into them!
I feel like I'm at the pinnacle of the "honeymoon stage" right now. Life is good, I feel confident and in control. This is a good thing, because with as crazy as my life has been, especially this week, I need all the help I can get! I am a bit fearful however, as I occasionally feel hunger now. I need to keep a tight grip on that.
I'm still having some issues, and I will never say I love my pouch. But I will say that I respect my pouch as a tool that is helping me achieve goals that I have fought for relentlessly over the years with very little success. I'm enjoying this wild journey, all ups and downs included. Some of life's best lessons can be learned from the 'downs', after all!
I know that sometimes when I'm struggling, or even before, when I was waiting for surgery, reading other people's stories helped me gain a better insight as to what I could expect. So I hope my babbling does something to help someone out there today.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend, folks.
I've been thinking, and I realize that I haven't been posting as much lately, and when I do they've been... well, kinda whiny! And lately things have been so chaotic, but there's so much good going on too. I feel the need to share with those souls who can truly relate!
Synthia posted her WOW moment, and I can honestly say I'm excited for her! About 4 or 5 weeks ago I realized I was sitting with my legs crossed too. I have no idea when I started doing it, I just looked down one day - like she did - and noticed. There was no one around at the time I could truly share it with, but I do distinctly remember thinking to myself "Cooooool...
"In the last 2 - 3 weeks I have suddenly been getting compliments by the TRUCKLOAD. A day doesn't pass when someone doesn't say something. I work in a large building that employs about 800 people, and folks I don't know are coming to me and saying things! It has been one of THE biggest confidence builders in my life.
Another NSV moment happened last night: my hubby and I went shopping, and I bought 2 tops. Size XL, in the Misses department. And they fit WELL, I'm not stuffed into them!
I feel like I'm at the pinnacle of the "honeymoon stage" right now. Life is good, I feel confident and in control. This is a good thing, because with as crazy as my life has been, especially this week, I need all the help I can get! I am a bit fearful however, as I occasionally feel hunger now. I need to keep a tight grip on that.
I'm still having some issues, and I will never say I love my pouch. But I will say that I respect my pouch as a tool that is helping me achieve goals that I have fought for relentlessly over the years with very little success. I'm enjoying this wild journey, all ups and downs included. Some of life's best lessons can be learned from the 'downs', after all!
I know that sometimes when I'm struggling, or even before, when I was waiting for surgery, reading other people's stories helped me gain a better insight as to what I could expect. So I hope my babbling does something to help someone out there today.
Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend, folks.
294/302.5/287/177.8/195/175 - consult/highest/surgery morn/now/dr goal/my goal
Thanks for sharing Darlene. I went to the store the other day, realized that I needed a pair of shorts. I picked up the 2x that was in the same brand as another pair that I have. I finally put them on late yesterday while I was working around the house and they nearly fell off me. Thankgoodness for the drawstring at the waist. I plan to use these only for cleaning around the house, they fit too poorly to wear out and about. Guess I should try the next pair on in the store before leaving. lol
I tried on some of the shorter sleeved tops from last summer and they are baggy. Started a box to clean out the closet, only kept what is fitting at this time. Clothes that I am shrinking out of and that my hubby has long grown out of.
Enjoy the rest on the holiday weekend everyone. I am off for sleep time after my night shift. Hugs
I tried on some of the shorter sleeved tops from last summer and they are baggy. Started a box to clean out the closet, only kept what is fitting at this time. Clothes that I am shrinking out of and that my hubby has long grown out of.
Enjoy the rest on the holiday weekend everyone. I am off for sleep time after my night shift. Hugs
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Come visit us at the bariatric buddy group http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bariatricbuddy/welcome
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Patrece S.
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