92 Pounds and counting...

May 29, 2011

I can't believe how time is just flying by.  Is it really the end of May 2011?? 

I'm living life and find I have more energy, and I participate in more activities.  I find myself now wanting to go places, because NOW, I don't stand out, so people no longer stare at me.  I am in XL tops, and jeans 14/16 depends on the cut and designer.  It feels REALLY good to be able to go into a store and buy clothes off their rack rather than go to the "Plus" size section, or plus size stores.  WOOHOO!!

I remember this time last year, May 2010....all I was focused on was surgery.  Overloading on knowledge preparing for my surgery....worrying about it, second guessing myself, planning my trip, reading all messages on OH DS message board and asking questions.  It is all worth the time and effort. 

At this point, I am just 8 pounds away from the century mark.  Last year this time, i felt like I would never see those numbers.  This WLS has given me a chance at a normal life.  I know I won't be seeing those 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x sizes ever again.

I can go into movies and fit in their chair, I can sit in a chair and cross my legs.  I can walk up flights of stairs and not feel totally exhausted or winded.  I'm able to walk with a quicker step.  I go into restaurants and have no problems in a booth.  My ankles are no longer swollen and I can see my bones in my feet.....same thing in my hands.  I can sit indian style.  I can double dutch again.  I have collar bones that are very visable.  I fit in a plane seat WITHOUT a seatbelt extension.  I have so many WOW moments, and it just keeps getting better.

I do have a few issues though, nothing that plastic surgery can't fix later down the road.  I find myself shopping more, and actually enjoying it and not thinking of it like a chore to find something that will look nice on me.  HAH!  Almost everything looks nice on me.  Some things I won't wear because it's just not my style or taste. 

If you are sitting on the fence about weight loss surgery....it's perfectly normal to go through worrying, obsession, guilt, and so many more emmotions.  I did my homework, and made my decision and felt comfortable about it and made peace with myself.  I am very pleased with my decision, and I would do it again, even with all the pain through the healing process.

I can't wait to see how my body will be looking and feeling next year at this time. 

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