LooseCannon
I Have Urkel Undies!!
Mar 18, 2008
OMG! My bloomers are getting so big I got 'em hiked up below my boobage! My loving husband says "It's like a giant thong." Ummm...thanks love. But seriously? It's true. Hee
OK - Where's my ass? It was right here a minute ago!
Mar 17, 2008
I bought some clothes from Roaman's a few weeks ago. Some exercise pants, (Yeah - I said exercise!) a few t-shirts and a sweatshirt...ALL 2 sizes smaller than I would normally order. I got them, took them out of the packages, washed them and put them away for "later, when they fit."
Well, I was curious this morning and tried the pants on and...
They fit!
I don't mean that I got them up and every bulge & crevice is visible. No - they fit-fit. I am so excited that I want to buy more in every color but I don't anticipate being this size for long. No sir! I see smaller sizes in my future...and NOT from specialty catalogs either. Weeeeeeee
PS - I forgot to mention that the sweats have a drawstring, which normally I would yank outta there 'cuz I don't need any extra added "bulk" in the tummy area. Am I right ladies? But I left it in 'cuz I'll be needing that sucka to hold those babies up soon. Whoop!!
Well, I was curious this morning and tried the pants on and...
They fit!
I don't mean that I got them up and every bulge & crevice is visible. No - they fit-fit. I am so excited that I want to buy more in every color but I don't anticipate being this size for long. No sir! I see smaller sizes in my future...and NOT from specialty catalogs either. Weeeeeeee
PS - I forgot to mention that the sweats have a drawstring, which normally I would yank outta there 'cuz I don't need any extra added "bulk" in the tummy area. Am I right ladies? But I left it in 'cuz I'll be needing that sucka to hold those babies up soon. Whoop!!
Encountering A Stranger In Frozen Foods
Mar 13, 2008
Was shopping in Food Lion for a few things yesterday. While walking through the frozen section toward my SF ice pops I was caught off-guard by my reflection in the doors. I could notice the change in my shape. Not as round as a few weeks ago. Not as jiggly. I was actually so entranced with watching myself walk I cruised right by my ice pops.
Been a long time since I haven't hated my reflection.
Been a long time since I haven't hated my reflection.
Added a "note" to my ticker
Mar 10, 2008
I added a note to my ticker. For those of you who may ask "Why? Why did she add a note to her ticker?" I will tell you why...but not now.
Just kidding. I'll tell you now. hee
I added the note to my ticker because it was pointed out at lunch yesterday (not to me directly but in general conversation)that it may be misleading to someone who is researching or just reading the profiles, etc. that it appears to them that some peeps have lost "X" amount of weight ALL from surgery date.
Since it was never my intention to mislead anyone, I do see her point. It is a bit misleading. So, to clear the air on that, the note is as follows:
First visit with surgeon 2/07 - 383lbs
Day of surgery 2/08 - 336lbs
I do, however, feel that I should absolutely take credit for the weight I did lose on my own since I fought very hard to get to the weight my doctor wanted me at for surgery. It was a whole year of fighting...not just my weight...to get to where I am. It still deserves to be recognized.
SO THERE!
(just kidding)
Just kidding. I'll tell you now. hee
I added the note to my ticker because it was pointed out at lunch yesterday (not to me directly but in general conversation)that it may be misleading to someone who is researching or just reading the profiles, etc. that it appears to them that some peeps have lost "X" amount of weight ALL from surgery date.
Since it was never my intention to mislead anyone, I do see her point. It is a bit misleading. So, to clear the air on that, the note is as follows:
First visit with surgeon 2/07 - 383lbs
Day of surgery 2/08 - 336lbs
I do, however, feel that I should absolutely take credit for the weight I did lose on my own since I fought very hard to get to the weight my doctor wanted me at for surgery. It was a whole year of fighting...not just my weight...to get to where I am. It still deserves to be recognized.
SO THERE!
(just kidding)
New Measurements - Tomorrow's 4 weeks post-op
Mar 09, 2008
Waist - 49.5" down 5.5 "
Hips - 61.5' down 3.5"
Thighs - 33" down 3"
Arms - 20" down 2.5"
Chest - 54" down 1.5" (Hope that's all I lose there. Yikes!)
Neck - 18" down 1"
SO there it is, folks! I guess it's working after all.
Hips - 61.5' down 3.5"
Thighs - 33" down 3"
Arms - 20" down 2.5"
Chest - 54" down 1.5" (Hope that's all I lose there. Yikes!)
Neck - 18" down 1"
SO there it is, folks! I guess it's working after all.
Hubby's Compliment...I guess...
Mar 09, 2008
I was wearing a baggy sweatshirt & sweat pants doing my chores Saturday and Michael was chuckling at me.
"What's so funny?"
He said "You look like a puppy when they're going through that awkward stage and their body's not sure what's going on and they look sorta...well... goofy."
We both started laughing. I guess he thought I looked cute but he coulda just said that! LOL
"What's so funny?"
He said "You look like a puppy when they're going through that awkward stage and their body's not sure what's going on and they look sorta...well... goofy."
We both started laughing. I guess he thought I looked cute but he coulda just said that! LOL
Missed my 3 week post-op update. Get over it!
Mar 06, 2008
Many little changes are coming to light every day. (26 lbs down since surgery) I posted on my blog about a few at 2 weeks out. Here's some of my latest startling revelations. (Ok, maybe not startling to you...)
*I no longer ride the parking lot "carousel" looking for that ideal parking spot that's as close to the door as I can possibly get. I'm happy about parking far away and enjoying how I feel while walking. No panting and puffing. (I also walk my cart back to the corral instead of being lazy & leaving it in front of the car. hee)
*The seat belt in my car fits better. I don't have to extended it to it's maximum length in order to fasten it around me.
*I washed & vaccuumed out my car yesterday without breaking a sweat.
*I can change the bed sheets without killing myself!
*I can walk around Lowes (I love Lowes) forever without feeling like I need to find somewhere to sit.
My BFF Tina came to visit from NY this past weekend. Here are things she said she noticed.
*My face is slimmer.
*I look shorter. What the...? (Is that even possible??)
*I don't say "I'll wait here." while she runs into CVS. I go with her.
* I'm not out of breath all the time.
*She's not scared for me anymore.
I guess of all the WOW moments so far, the most significant WOW just might be the realization that this disease of obesity didn't just effect me and my life, but also the lives of all the people who love and care for me. Little by little I was getting more restricted. The pain was increasing. They were fearful every day of what might happen next.
At one point Tina was crying...happy tears...that I am getting well and feeling great. I had no idea what this was doing to my family & friends...to watch me kill myself. To that, I say WOW!!
This has been a real trip so far. Still getting used to my new tummy. She certainly isn't shy about letting me know I've pissed her off! I'll try to keep her happy. She can really make life miserable.
*I no longer ride the parking lot "carousel" looking for that ideal parking spot that's as close to the door as I can possibly get. I'm happy about parking far away and enjoying how I feel while walking. No panting and puffing. (I also walk my cart back to the corral instead of being lazy & leaving it in front of the car. hee)
*The seat belt in my car fits better. I don't have to extended it to it's maximum length in order to fasten it around me.
*I washed & vaccuumed out my car yesterday without breaking a sweat.
*I can change the bed sheets without killing myself!
*I can walk around Lowes (I love Lowes) forever without feeling like I need to find somewhere to sit.
My BFF Tina came to visit from NY this past weekend. Here are things she said she noticed.
*My face is slimmer.
*I look shorter. What the...? (Is that even possible??)
*I don't say "I'll wait here." while she runs into CVS. I go with her.
* I'm not out of breath all the time.
*She's not scared for me anymore.
I guess of all the WOW moments so far, the most significant WOW just might be the realization that this disease of obesity didn't just effect me and my life, but also the lives of all the people who love and care for me. Little by little I was getting more restricted. The pain was increasing. They were fearful every day of what might happen next.
At one point Tina was crying...happy tears...that I am getting well and feeling great. I had no idea what this was doing to my family & friends...to watch me kill myself. To that, I say WOW!!
This has been a real trip so far. Still getting used to my new tummy. She certainly isn't shy about letting me know I've pissed her off! I'll try to keep her happy. She can really make life miserable.
Ponderings...2 weeks post-op
Feb 25, 2008
OK - 2 weeks out...almost to the minute. Here's a few things I have noticed so far..."mimi-wows" if you will:
*Most importantly, I am wearing my engagement ring again. I couldn't for the past 2 years due to my fat little, sausage-like fingers. Way too tight next to wedding band, so that's wonderful!!
*My face already looks a bit different - no puffy, bloatiness.
*My neck looks longer too - more slender.
*I can almost see my feet when I look down...almost.
*My towel almost closes around me after a shower.
*I can no longer rest my coffee cup atop my tummy when I sit on the couch to watch the morning news. It's not there!
*I can walk almost a mile without having to stop & rest ever 20 steps or so to catch my breath.
*I can go up the stairs a bit easier without feeling like I'm gonna pull the handrail off the wall.
*Tying my shoes isn't as difficult.
*I fit behind the steering wheel without my belly pressed against it.
These are just a few things that come to mind this morning. I may get back to you later if I notice anything else.
*Most importantly, I am wearing my engagement ring again. I couldn't for the past 2 years due to my fat little, sausage-like fingers. Way too tight next to wedding band, so that's wonderful!!
*My face already looks a bit different - no puffy, bloatiness.
*My neck looks longer too - more slender.
*I can almost see my feet when I look down...almost.
*My towel almost closes around me after a shower.
*I can no longer rest my coffee cup atop my tummy when I sit on the couch to watch the morning news. It's not there!
*I can walk almost a mile without having to stop & rest ever 20 steps or so to catch my breath.
*I can go up the stairs a bit easier without feeling like I'm gonna pull the handrail off the wall.
*Tying my shoes isn't as difficult.
*I fit behind the steering wheel without my belly pressed against it.
These are just a few things that come to mind this morning. I may get back to you later if I notice anything else.
My Measurements Pre-op - but after already losing 50 lbs pre-op
Feb 24, 2008
**As of 2/10/08**
Neck - 19"
Chest - 55.5"
Arms - 22.5"
Waist - 55"
Hips - 65"
Thighs - 36"
Some of that has changed already but I'm only gonna post measurements once a month...if I remember.
Neck - 19"
Chest - 55.5"
Arms - 22.5"
Waist - 55"
Hips - 65"
Thighs - 36"
Some of that has changed already but I'm only gonna post measurements once a month...if I remember.
*Thought For Today*
Feb 23, 2008
EGGS ARE EVIL!!!!!
If an egg approaches you and pretends to be your friend and says "Eat me. I am your friend. I am a sweet and adorable little eggie. I am very yummy & so good for you. Your new tummy will just LOVE me to itty bitty pieces."
Don't believe him! Eggs are liars!! One said that very thing to me yesterday & I had to learn the hard way...
EGGS CANNOT BE TRUSTED!
About Me
NC
Location
39.9
BMI
Surgery
02/12/2008
Surgery Date
Dec 25, 2006
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