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8.5 Months and 150+ pounds
Time sure does fly by when you are having fun!!!! I thank God every single day for my sleeve and my new lease on life. It is amazing what this tool has done for me and my family. I feel free.....so free I can't even describe it. Someone asks me questions about my surgery or how I'm feeling and they probably wish they'd never ask, because I go on and on for days. My hubby has always loved me for me.....and I know how proud he was of me. But, I can tell now how PROUD he is of me. That is a good feeling. It is a great feeling when your daughter comes up and gives you a hug and LOUDLY says "mom, I can now wrap my arms around you!". It is a weird feeling when you go up to someone you've know for a while, have a conversation (thinking the flow of the conversation is weird) to later realize they didn't know who you were. It is weird to check your daughter out of school and the secretary question who you are because it's been a while since she has seen you. Everyday there is something new and just when I think it can't get better, it does. I look forward to doing things I would have found every excuse in the world not to do a year ago. I have more spunk and energy than I think I ever have. Robert and Lauren are having to keep up with me now - imagine that!!! Booths don't freak me out anymore - I actually look forward to them! Knowing I need to walk a good distance doesn't scare me - because I know I can do and then some. I get clothing catalogs with really cute outfits.....I HAVE TO REMIND MYSELF THAT I CAN WEAR THOSE SIZES NOW!!! I could spend some money - so I need to watch out. I fear the day I stop losing and feel like I wouldn't be wasting my money on new clothes like I do now. I might be in trouble. The sleeve is a tool and sometimes it takes several tools to get the job done. My tools have been the sleeve, determination, willpower, a positive attitude and GOD. Without those things, I would not have been as successful as I've been SO FAR! For all of the newbies out there - reasearching or newly sleeved....You will not be disappointed in your choice. It is a rollar coaster ride - a very fast one. Someone told me that a while back and I now understand. So many changes so fast, I have to take time to pause and look back at old pics to just remember the transition. Keep reading the message boards. I read them everyday even though I'm naughty in posting. They are a source of inspiration and knowledge. I wouldn't have gotten through without it. Ask questions and ask for tips. You'll get some great ideas! I wish everyone the most success. I hope everyone is doing awesome. I pray for my OH family all the time and thank God for the blessing he gave me. Take care everyone.....until next time   Katie 1 Comment(s)
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regards,
donna
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