StaceyS
January 26, 2008 - Boots
Jan 26, 2008
January 20 - Five months post op
Jan 19, 2008
So here I am, 5 months post-op. I did it! I freaking did it! I am so proud of myself for going through this. I was so afraid of the hospital and the preops and of all things medical, but I did it!!! It makes me so mad to read articles or hear comments referring to the fact that WLS is easy. It was difficult and each day is still a battle with food, just on a smaller scale.
I do not see the weight loss in the mirror. Honestly .l don't. I do see it in other ways:
I can sit in a booth with no problems and there is room!
I can cross my legs.
My ankles are no longer swollen and my lower legs no longer get red
I walk outside for miles and enjoy it.
I have more energy!
I wear size 18/20 pants and am about the same in the shirts (depends on the cut).
I will post some 5 month post op pictures this week.
I am halfway to goal and the scale has slowed some, but I know it's because I'm not working my tool the way it should be. Lately I'm fighting the battle with my head, much like I did before I was sleeved. I am just going to try and do the best I can do each way. Sometimes I hear DH's voice when I reach for something I shouldn't and it hurts so bad that he's not here.
Again, thank you all for your guidance, support, knowledge and friendship. The VSG people are amazing!
Love,
Stacey
January 19, 2008
Jan 19, 2008
We decided to do some shopping for our upcoming NYC trip, but of course we had to eat first. Went to Grand Luxe and it's always so yummy there.
I always avoided going to this mall, Sawgrass Mills, because it's huge and walking it in the year or so prior to my surgery was a nightmare for me. I had no problems at all. I found some great tops in the Lane Bryant outlet and I'm happy to report that they're all 18/20s!
The highlight though was in Chico's. I've always loved their clothes but of course, they would never fit. I bought the greatest top in a 3 and it fit with no problems! My SIL is already planning that I'll wear it one night in NYC with Marcia's skinny 18/20 INC pants.
All in all, it was a nice night!!
January 18, 2008
Jan 18, 2008
The American Heart Association Walk
Jan 16, 2008
January 12, 2008 - Pants
Jan 12, 2008
I put on a pair of Marcia's size 18 pants from INC! They fit!! They were on the tight side, but they fit. I think I may wear them to my dad's birthday party tonight with a pair of heels.
I so wish I could see the weight loss in the mirror!! Am I that screwed up that I don't see it????
January 12, 2008
Jan 08, 2008
DH and I got engaged 6 years ago tonight. Who would have thought that it would wind up like this?
January 5, 2008 - Shopping in Marcia's closet
Jan 05, 2008
When Marcia invited me to go to shopping in her closet, I had no idea it would be like it was. She is a total total total clothes horse and has the most amazing taste. Every time I told her I had enough, she was, like, "no, no, no, there's more." I feel like I have all of Saks/Nordstrom's/Macy's and other fine boutiques in my closet now. It was unreal. I think it took us 4 trips out to the car.
Some of the things will fit me now and some pretty soon. I will be taking pictures because these clothes must be passed on.