little wows

Hi all- Just needed to share my little wows for this morning. I just finally looked up my BMI and I am no longer morbidly obese, just obese (yeah!). I started this process at a BMI of 45 and am now at a 36.5 (or a 37 if you use my doctor's scale, but I figure my first thing in the morning naked weigh in is more accurate - at least that is what I tell myself!). Also, I am able to wear heels for the first time in years. I had such ankle, arch and heel pain for so long if I even wore anything but my clunky, rubber soled, sneaker type shoe. Today I have on 2" heels (wore them on Monday for the whole day too) and I'm able to walk!! Yipee!! I also have to say I have found a great community both virtual and in person having this surgery. I work in a hospital (a well respected facility in Boston) where they have a weight center and do many of these surgeries every day. Well, I had no idea how many of my co-workers had this done. They are all reaching out to me, offering clothes and an ear to bend when I have a tough day. It has really been great. I don't feel like a freak or have to hide my surgery at work which is such a relief! Anyway, I'm having a good day and just wanted to say Hi and share! Take care all! Eileen

Cool! I think it's those little things that not everybody uderstands. How great that you have that support around you at work as well as here on line. You are doing great, keep up the good work! Leeanne

Yeah!!! Eileen, join the group!! It's nice to see so little of you That is not a little wow, that is a huge wow!!! PROUD OF YOU!! ::hugs:: Cyndi

What a great post Eileen! It's the little wow's like these that make it all worthwhile, doesn't it? Keep up the good work girlfriend. Regards and hugs, Ronna

Eileen, That is so good to hear, I bet you look wonderful in those heals also. The support of your co-workers is great also, mine have been wonderful. Keep up the good work. Carly