First "Wow" Moment

...yes, this late in the game. I was curious to get an "official" pounds lost on my 2 month surgiversary. I have lost 45lbs! Then, I went to my closet to where some old clothes have been hiding and not only did they go over my hips, but they fit! So I'm sitting here in size 16 denim capris that haven't seen the light of day in 3 years. Sure, they do have some stretch to the fabric but they are still 16's...and I didn't have to contort my body, or do the "hold-your-breath-suck-it-in-while-lying-on-the-bed trick"! Is this whole thing getting easier? NO! I'm still completely exhausted, in pain from the seroma and throw up ...more than I'd like, but getting into these clothes certainly helps my outlook. (this is Minute Maid Lite I'm toasting with) Chele 290/245/150ish

ING: Well, it seems that every time I think a certain food "sits" well, I am once again fooled the next time I eat it. I can't say it's like that for everything, but many things. I try to take small bites and chew really really well, but... some things just make me ...it's exhausting to try to figure out what I can try to eat at any given time and still be relatively happy and not feel sick. Seroma: This can last for MONTHS on end, much to my dismay (the doctor at the hospital told me this the last time I had it drained). Apparently, some folks go in repeatedly to have theirs drained! Eventually, the thing has to go away and I will be celebrating that fine day!! Thanks for the encouragement! Chele

Don't you just love it! Congrats on the 45 lb.s. Leeanne

Thanks, Leeanne! Maybe sometime we can meet halfway and have coffee or some other noncaloric/non-evil beverage together. Chele

Congrats Chele!!!

Congrats Chele~ I am sure that felt good! Keep on keepin on! Rhonda

Thank you, Rhonda! It does help! Chele

Thanks, Ronna! Chele

Heya Girly! I wandered over here from the Feb. board and I wanted to "toast" with you! You are doing great and it is gonna get better!! I am happy to be able to share your "WOW" moments with ya! (Where are you, turn around!) Love you! Tiffany

Thanks, Tiff! I yuv ya too! Your partner in crime (or..something), Chele