Happy Problem to Report!

Jan 06, 2009

Just yesterday at work someone commented that I looked like I'd been losing weight, and that my clothes that day looked pretty ridiculous on me (too big). What a nice, happy problem to have! So I went through my closet and took out everything that is ridiculously too big, except for two pairs of pants (the only two I have now that are not part of suits), my 6 pairs of jeans that are two sizes too big, maybe 3 suits, two of which are really too big but not as big as the others, one suit that actually still fits, and a number of tops that I bought way back when and were too small at the time. I'm in serious need of some inexpensive clothing.

So I resurrected my pattern software, drafted a pattern for two pairs of pants, and will be making some new pants (easiest thing to make) as soon as the fabric arrives from fabric.com. I've been wanting to sew again, especially the clothing items that are quickest and easiest to make, like pants. I can probably get a pair done that fits me right in 2 hours or so, unless I add lining. That might take an extra hour or so. But what a wonderful problem to have!

Oh yeah, weight lost is probably 47 pounds or so. It's hard to tell because different scales say different things at different times of the day. But I see my surgeon again on Thursday for my second fill, so will get an "official" weight loss amount then. It's not coming off as fast as I wanted it to, but considering that I didn't start watching what I eat until October 10 (and today is January 6), that's not too bad for about 3 months, right? More than I ever would have done on my own. I don't think the Lap Band is doing that much yet except making me stop eating too much too fast, because I'm still hungry a lot. But I sure have learned a lot about the role of protein, vegetables, and fruits in my diet. Never thought the protein shakes would taste so good or that they would work so well. Can hardly wait to see how the band affects my hunger level as I get more fills. So far it's 4 cc in a 14cc band. I only feel "tight" in the morning.

Anyway, I have a trunk full of clothing to donate to the hospital support group's closet. Maybe next month I'll have more!

I'm so grateful to God for his making all this possible.

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