The Weirdest Thing

Good morning! This whole WLS experience has been a trip, hasn't it? I mean...I currently weigh 229. My next milestone is 225 because that is the weight I was when I started my current job in 1998. The smallest I have ever been (in my adult life) was in 1997 when I got down to 194 lbs. I had gone from 265 to 194 on Phen Fen. But, somehow, I am MORE confident now at 229 lbs and age 34 than I was at 194 lbs., age 25. Strange huh? Back then I STILL wore baggy clothes. Now, in part thanks to Lane Bryant's Cacique plunge bras (that give the illusion that I actually HAVE a chest), I LOVE wearing tight shirts. I mean...the tighter the better. They still have to be long enough to cover my belly but, in the past, I would never even THINK of trying on a clingy shirt. Weird, huh? So...WLS is a beautiful thing for so many reasons. I guess I just wanted to say how thankful I am that I had this opportunity. Have a great day, everyone! JM PS...I have updated my profile 6 days in a row now. Do I get a medal or something?

I went from 247 to 194 on Phen Fen too..... The moment I went off of it, I regained it all plus an additional 30 lbs. WLS has been a gift for me too!!! Susan

Hey JM! I second that emotion! I too am super thankful for this surgery! I'm 22 and have always felt horrible in a group of people I didn't know... even though I tend to be the funny fat chick and make people laugh, I still felt out of place- like I was there, but not in the group, just entertainment. NOW, I don't feel that way anymore! At work, I feel like part of the team. I feel like my inner shell is breaking and the REAL me is popping out! How exciting! I haven't looked into plunge bras, but I did buy some different styles of undies at LB last time I was there *~*Jaci*~* Oh, what type of medal would you like? Ruby or emerald encrusted? LOL!

You definitely deserve a medal or how about a tiara! I love your website and your pictures, you look so beautiful. Embrace every moment right now. Isn't it great to feel confident and more sure of ourselves than we did before the surgery or when we were younger? I am loving these new feelings. Thanks for sharing. Karen S.

Hey Karen: That is great! I like your tiara idea so much better! And thank you for your kind words...you made my rainy and dreary day so much brighter! Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Jersey

Hi again JM!!! I wish you to enjoy your life for ever. You deserve it!!! I hope you will find and hit all your goals and expectations Alejandro from Guadalajara Mexico

A month and a half ago I posted about how great I was feeling and how wonderful this journey is. I had alot of people who weren't there yet, still dealing with the demons and the nausea and all. It is so great to see possitive things to your post. We all made it, I haven't heard of many problems from anyone here. We all are sitting back and enjoying the ride.

Hey Kristi: Oh...the ride is wild, that's for sure. But nothing is perfect. I still feel nauseous quite often but I have accepted it as part of the process. And the fact that I am slow loser is something I complain about daily. But overall...no regrets...I would do it again in a heartbeat! Hugs, Jersey