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My Weekend

So this is an update to my previous post about moving down another size. This past weekend I went through all of my clothes that have been piling up since pre-op. They were starting to take over my bedroom nicely stacked in several clothes hampers off in the corner of my room. It became to be TOO MUCH to look at anymore. I haven't decided what to do with them yet but they will be leaving my posession soon! I went and purchased 3-35gallon plastic containers for storage and I filled all three of them up just enough to where the lid will barely close. At one point I was a little sad thinking about all the money that I had spent on clothing especially since it was all from Lane Bryant and we know their clothes aren't very inexpensive. Anyways I got over that quickly! It lasted a few minutes then I was done...lol I wouldn't change anything I have done to get to this point now and I would do it all over again in a heart beat. Surgery has already changed my life dramatically and I'am so thankful for it!

So now the follow up to the previous post. As I was going through my clothes and trying on 18's and 16's that my sister has passed down to me because she is also losing weight. Which has been working wondefully because I haven't had to spend any money on clothes while I transition from size to size. Anyways most of the 18's don't fit, however there are still 18's that do fit and then some 16's that aren't quite fitting and other 16's that fit perfectly, so I'm neither here nor there. I'm kind of in LIMBO I guess, but I'm totally fine with it. I've been able to purchase a couple of tops in an XL at "normal" clothing stores which has been very exciting and almost sureal. 

I've noticed dramatic changes in myself, I no longer am ALWAYS hot but I'm actually getting cold from time to time. This is so unlike my old self pre-op...lol I was always the one complaining how stinkin hot it was no matter where I was. I have so much more energy now and I'am loving it. I can feel my bones starting to show through on all areas of my body which is also kind of strange. I don't remember how long it has been since I last felt and saw my hip bones. My legs are looking slimmer, my face, my arms, my tummy area - it's all very exciting! On my way home once I've left the gym I leave my windows down even in this 90 degree weather as before I would have HAD TO HAVE the AC on.  I can actually withstand the heat here in N. California and I couldn't bare it before. Lots of little discoveries on my WLS journey and I continue to look forward to what lies ahead. Thank you for stopping by .

Next Size...WUHOO!

It's a GREAT MORNING so far...lol I got in to a pair size 16 capris this morning - WOO WOO! lol I started out pre-op in a size 28!!!! My 18's have been getting very loose on me and I dared to try on a 16 this morning and WHALA - they fit! This feels sooooooo good, just had to stop by and post it. Thank you for stopping by!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"GOOD looks catch the eye but a GOOD personality catches the heart.

Me Skinny?

I was just warming up some soup in our kitchen here at work and Jack (owner of company I work for) popped his head in and said, "Hey there skinny!" I thought me skinny? It was a nice compliment and of course I was grinning from ear to ear. I have a ways to go before I consider myself "skinny" but I'm definitely skinnier than I was pre-op. I haven't weighed myself since my last weigh in at the hospital which was July 25th. I know once I start to weigh myself I will become OBSESSED with the scale. I've just continued to eat the things I'm supposed to and exercise anywhere from 5-6days a week. Always trying to be mindful of the things I do on a day to day basis. Thank you for stopping by...

Front/Side Profile Pics & Measurements

So I was at my mother's house today and had her take my front and side profile pics as well as my measurements. Since I had not taken any measurements from the get go. Not flattering at all, BUT it did achieve what I was looking for. I wanted to show my shape as best possible without being in my b-day suit...lol So this is where my "chorizo" outfit comes in! LOL After seeing the pics I was hesitant to post my pics, but reminded myself that we are all in the same boat and have a common goal. So the pictures have been posted (hiding my face behind my hands...lol). I'am currently in a size 18 from a size 28, which is a dramatic difference for me. My 18's are fitting lose but not quite in a 16. I know I will get to the next size soon. I bought myself a couple of work out pants/capris yesterday in a normal stores size XL as well as a couple of new tops also in an XL. I'am swimming in my current work out clothes now so I felt I deserved to buy a couple of new workout outfits. I will sport one tomorrow... I will post my measurements tomorrow, need to have my mom email them to me. Thank you for stopping by.

 New Experience!  & Foamies Episode #4

First off let me start with the FUN stuff. About an hour and a half ago I arrived home from one of the funnest things ever. I went out to a local lake with some friends to ride Sea-Doo's! OMG! It was so much fun! I have never done any type of water activity like that ever. I'm HOOKED! It was so much fun and such a freeing experience. Last year, even earlier this year I would have never been caught having fun on the water let alone showing some leg in shorts...lol I can't wait to do it again.

So now for the next episode I had with the foamies...ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! So I hadn't had anything to eat since lunch time around 11:30am. I know I should have planned a little better, but I didn't. I know shame on me. So as I mentioned before I got home around 8:30 or so. I stopped by the grocery store to buy a rotisserie chicken, veggies and a bag of the "Light" Tortilla Chips by Tostitos - they are made with olestra. Anyways, so get home took 3 small pieces off of the chicken. Ate that, totally fine. No problem. Then I had 3 of those tortilla chips dipped in some home made salsa. I started getting that knotted feeling in between my breast bone. That feeling, I knew exactly what that meant so naturally I stopped and dropped everything. Grabbed a can of chicken broth, poured some in a cup and warmed it up in the microwave. Sat down on the couch to just chill out and hope that it would pass and not turn in to the next episode of the foamies. No sooner did that first serving of the foamies came up. I ran to the bathroom, just barely making it there. And the next, well it just continued and it was brutal! It all came up and then some. I think I was in the bathroom for a good 10min letting it all come out. GROSS! I feel better now, drank some hot chicken broth and it has totally soothed the stomach. I'm wondering if it was the Olestra in the chips or if I just ate too fast. 

Overall it was a great day, of course except for the foamies episode. Here's to new experiences and adventures (minus the foamies)

WOW Moment #2 - I have knees?

So just a while ago I went in to our kitchen here at our offices to get a glass of water. I was standing at the ice machine filling up my cup with ice and as I stood there I felt the inside of my knees touch eachother!! I thought wait let me try that again! And so I did and I just took it all in and FELT how it felt to feel my knees actually touch! I know it's kind of silly, but it was just one of those things that I was like WOW I don't ever recall feeling that before...lol Wuhoooo!!

WOW Moment #1 - 1st Pedicure!

In years I have not been able to comfortably give myself a pedicure and last night was THE NIGHT! I thought what the heck let me try this and to my surprise I was even able to paint my toe nails without holding my breathe to reach down to pain them and not turn beat red in the face!!! WOW!! I guess it was a WOW moment for me. I was even able to bring my knee up to my chest in front of me and paint my toes. WUHOOO!!! Just saved myself another $30 every few weeks for pedicures!

Nostalgic...

Last Wednesday July 18th I had gone back to the hospital where I had my WLS in South San Francisco and I was totally nostalgic about it. After attending a class I had signed up for on my way out I walked down the halls where I had stayed while having WLS. It was so nostalgic for me, even though it was almost 6weeks ago now that I had my surgery it brought back wonderful memories. I got that feeling in me as if I didn't want to leave and wanted to stay there forever as to never forget that feeling that day I went in to have my surgery. I've always been the "emotional type" and have always disliked good-bye's (who doesn't). I walked down the corridor where I waited to be called in to admitting, then past my room - Room 21. I will never forget it and I will always have fond memories of that day. It was the day that changed my life forever and I'am forever grateful to have been able to have WLS and to have had such a wonderful surgeon, my angel Dr. Le.

Foamies Episode #3

I hope the third times a charm. Once again within ONE WEEK, 3rd time I've had the foamies WTF!? I had a scrambled egg with finely diced lean ham and a sprinkle of cheese. I've had this same meal since being ok'd to eat solid foods. Well tonight my stomach didn't like it. This time I was taking a bite every two minutes, I must have just not taken small enough bites. I really do hope this is my last episode of the foamies. Totally disgusting experience. Once again I have warmed up some chicken broth and it's soothing my stomach. My goodness, will it ever just click!!??