6 month progress report

Sep 23, 2007

I didn't realize that I haven't posted once since surgery. I'm very excited to be down 119 lbs so far. My life has changed in many ways, and all are for the better. I've got a grip on my anxieties and I now look forward again to meeting new people and even more to seeing folks I haven't seen in a while. Many people don't recognize me when I run into them, which is GREAT FUN! I can now take a bath without my a$$ acting as the Hoover Dam - there's water ALL AROUND ME! I weigh less than my husband for what I think is the first time in about 15 years. I can ride an actual bicycle! I'm no longer afraid of restaurant booths, toilet stalls, folding chairs or theater seats, all of which were mortal enemies of mine for the last few years! I'm even going back into the cosmetology industry, which is my first love, because now for the first time in years, I'm able to stand up for more than 5 minutes without feeling like my legs will collapse. I went to a concert in heels last night and stood the whole time with no tears! Shopping is fun for the first time in the longest, it's not just about getting something to fit me, it's about getting things that look nice on me, which was not a factor at 314 lbs. I am actually getting picky with clothes and developing a style of my own once again! When I get ready to go out, I feel good about myself when I'm done. Not that I just went through the motions. God, this is fun!

First Blog - the date is set

Mar 03, 2007

Surgery date is set for 3/27. I'm already starting to feel a bit better. I actually volunteered to help with hair and makeup for my hospital's bariatric surgery patient's fashion show. The recent me wouldn't have the nerve to volunteer for anything where people will see me and see the results of my work. YAY for me - plus it will give me so much anxiety that I don't have time to worry about the surgery which is 3 days after the fashion show. I don't know if I'm making any sense whatsoever - I've been having alot of trouble focusing on anything lately (is this a co-morbidity?)

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