So Thankful Today! <3

Today I start my new job working with snakes (I know, not everyone's cup of tea, but a huge passion for me) and I couldn't be more excited.  I can't help but to be grateful for my surgery because 130 lbs ago, not only would I have not been able to physically do the job, but emotionally, I wouldn't have even put myself out there to GET the job.  It's a pretty amazing feeling.  This surgery has done so much for me already and I still have such a long way to go!

 

Also - yesterday I bought my first pair of jeans that were NOT from the plus size department.  I still felt like everyone was looking at me as I wandered through the "normal" section.  But, I found the jeans, tried them on and they fit.  They even had just a little bit of room.  Granted, it is the biggest size in the regular section, but the regular section nonetheless!  LOL

Congrats! Must feel great

I have a similar starting weight a you and I am at the very beginning of this journey. I have my educational seminar today and meet my surgeon for the first time in September. I cannot wait to be where you are! I'm tired of this weight hindering my entire life!!

Thanks! It sure does! Good luck at your seminar (and getting your date!).

I am glad there are those that DO want to work with snakes because they squick me out. So double yay for you! :)

 

Well done for getting a job you really want to do. You are an inspiration, 

Congratulations on both the job and the clothes. I like snakes, personally. It's the leeches and centipedes/millipedes that squick me out!

Thanks- lol me too!

Thanks everyone. I am so glad I decided to hold off for now going to the gym before work-- I am exhausted!!