A couple NSVs rolled into one night
So, for the first time in a while I went out. Between my work and school schedule I hardly ever have time to go out anymore. But it was a friend's last day at work today and we had a going away party/dinner at a nearby restaurant after work. So I went and had a great time, and almost everyone that was there kept telling me how great I look and how awesome they think it is that I did this for myself and that I'm doing so well, etc.
And as I'm leaving I run into my exboyfriend's best friend and his wife. They are great people and I was friends with them once upon a time so I stopped and talked to them for a little while. He asked if I had lost weight and I told him I had. And then he asked if my ex had seen how great I look... to which i replied, "Don't know and I'm not sure I would care even if he did." We talked for a little while longer and then I said goodnight. ZING!
And then I stopped by my regular bar to say hi to some friends before heading home. And a friend of mine that I haven't seen since about a month before my surgery happened to be there. As I went to give him a big hug he picked me up! Off the floor! And it didn't give him a hernia or cause him to drop dead from the strain! LOL and he (along with a several other people I knew there) made a point to tell me how wonderful I look.
I know it's little and kind of stupid but damn does that feel good! To not just hear it from family, but from everyone else. Made my night and thought I'd share.
And as I'm leaving I run into my exboyfriend's best friend and his wife. They are great people and I was friends with them once upon a time so I stopped and talked to them for a little while. He asked if I had lost weight and I told him I had. And then he asked if my ex had seen how great I look... to which i replied, "Don't know and I'm not sure I would care even if he did." We talked for a little while longer and then I said goodnight. ZING!
And then I stopped by my regular bar to say hi to some friends before heading home. And a friend of mine that I haven't seen since about a month before my surgery happened to be there. As I went to give him a big hug he picked me up! Off the floor! And it didn't give him a hernia or cause him to drop dead from the strain! LOL and he (along with a several other people I knew there) made a point to tell me how wonderful I look.
I know it's little and kind of stupid but damn does that feel good! To not just hear it from family, but from everyone else. Made my night and thought I'd share.
Leah
Its not little or stupid at all!!!
Just reading about your experience made ME feel good, so I can only imagine how it felt for you!
Honestly, I think its important to share, because for me, five days out of surgery, I haven't experienced those NSV's yet, just the hard parts of recovery. You give me something to look forward to!
Just reading about your experience made ME feel good, so I can only imagine how it felt for you!
Honestly, I think its important to share, because for me, five days out of surgery, I haven't experienced those NSV's yet, just the hard parts of recovery. You give me something to look forward to!
5'9" All weight lost post-op. Goal weight determined by body composition testing.
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