PinkButtafli
Happy 1yr and 2mos Surgiversary to me!
Feb 07, 2012
HAPPY ONE YEAR & 2 MONTHS SURGIVERSARY TO ME! (what a mouth full lol)So much has been going on that I don't even know where to begin. I'll cut right to the chase. I have surpassed my 1yr surgiversary and did not even have the time to blog, talk about it or even celebrate. No one really seemed as happy as I felt. I just brushed it off and kept it moving. On December 20th, 2011 I had to have surgery, laproscopic diagnostic (spelled it the best I could). Although My hubby was there with me, I felt so alone. I am in desperate need of a support group or to be around others who have had some sort of WLS. I am finding it more and more difficult to deal with everyone confronting me about how I've lost so much weigh. WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE???? I am beyond frustrated but yet in still I continue to *smile*.
Some days are better than others with my food intake and my emotions. There are days that I want to eat everything and anything and there are those days that I eat exactly what I am supposed to eat and the way that I am supposed to eat. I am having extreme difficulty with getting rid of my old clothes that are so so very big for me! I don't know what is going on with me! I should be ecstatic to get rid of them. My hubby has had to bag them up and the farthest I will allow him to take them is the garage! INSANE! I have had a few emotional breakdowns. Some have been based on how frightened I am to go back to where I came from and the overwhelming feeling of how far I have yet to go on this journey. Other days the tears are of joy & pride because of how far I have come on this journey. Such a mixed bag of emotions and feelings I am right now...
On a good note, I am finally a member of a gym and I have gone from doing Zumba once a week to 5x a week! Yay me! I was tired of walking 2x a day and had started running and walking farther distances 1x a day but still that became boring and mundane. So now I have access to a full gym facility! It's been something that I wanted for a long time but it just wasn't in our budget. But my magnificent hubby says where there's a will, there is a way!!! He said he will work it out all I have to do is work out! LOL!
Weight Loss Update: My total weight loss to date is 149lbs and I am currently weighing 134lbs!!! Woo Hoo! My start weight was 283lbs! I have gone from wearing a 26-28 to 6s and 8s!!! Most of my tops and jackets/coats are size small only a few are medium. Anything over medium is too big! I never thought I'd ever say that!!! I can fit my 14yo daughter's clothes that she no longer desires to wear. I raid her closet and all of the thrift shops in this area. My favorite place to find nice little treasures is Value Village! I love that place. Just about 90% of my wardrobe comes from there. (Pictures from New Year's Eve posted.)
I don't know if my journey will ever be over or if I will ever in fact reach the end of my journey. Many people get to their 1yr Surgiversary and say "I've completed my journey." I don't quite have that same feeling. For me, my journey is a life long journey hence I have a made a lifestyle change which is a journey that will never end. I will continue on this journey one day at a time...
Happy 1yr Surgiversary and 2mos To Me!!! I LOVE THE NEW ME!!!
Take a look at what I've accomplished with my tool! I love my DS! Thankful to God!!! Could not have done any of this without HIM!
BEFORE AFTER
Summer 2009 253lbs Winter 2011 143lbs
Pre-Surgery Wknd Before 283lbs 1yr Post-Surgery 143lbs
Night Before Surgery 283lbs 1yr Post-Surgery 143lbs
and still losing!!!
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Some days are better than others with my food intake and my emotions. There are days that I want to eat everything and anything and there are those days that I eat exactly what I am supposed to eat and the way that I am supposed to eat. I am having extreme difficulty with getting rid of my old clothes that are so so very big for me! I don't know what is going on with me! I should be ecstatic to get rid of them. My hubby has had to bag them up and the farthest I will allow him to take them is the garage! INSANE! I have had a few emotional breakdowns. Some have been based on how frightened I am to go back to where I came from and the overwhelming feeling of how far I have yet to go on this journey. Other days the tears are of joy & pride because of how far I have come on this journey. Such a mixed bag of emotions and feelings I am right now...
On a good note, I am finally a member of a gym and I have gone from doing Zumba once a week to 5x a week! Yay me! I was tired of walking 2x a day and had started running and walking farther distances 1x a day but still that became boring and mundane. So now I have access to a full gym facility! It's been something that I wanted for a long time but it just wasn't in our budget. But my magnificent hubby says where there's a will, there is a way!!! He said he will work it out all I have to do is work out! LOL!
Weight Loss Update: My total weight loss to date is 149lbs and I am currently weighing 134lbs!!! Woo Hoo! My start weight was 283lbs! I have gone from wearing a 26-28 to 6s and 8s!!! Most of my tops and jackets/coats are size small only a few are medium. Anything over medium is too big! I never thought I'd ever say that!!! I can fit my 14yo daughter's clothes that she no longer desires to wear. I raid her closet and all of the thrift shops in this area. My favorite place to find nice little treasures is Value Village! I love that place. Just about 90% of my wardrobe comes from there. (Pictures from New Year's Eve posted.)
I don't know if my journey will ever be over or if I will ever in fact reach the end of my journey. Many people get to their 1yr Surgiversary and say "I've completed my journey." I don't quite have that same feeling. For me, my journey is a life long journey hence I have a made a lifestyle change which is a journey that will never end. I will continue on this journey one day at a time...
Happy 1yr Surgiversary and 2mos To Me!!! I LOVE THE NEW ME!!!
Take a look at what I've accomplished with my tool! I love my DS! Thankful to God!!! Could not have done any of this without HIM!
BEFORE AFTER
Summer 2009 253lbs Winter 2011 143lbs
Pre-Surgery Wknd Before 283lbs 1yr Post-Surgery 143lbs
Night Before Surgery 283lbs 1yr Post-Surgery 143lbs
and still losing!!!
10 Months Out
Oct 05, 2011
Tomorrow is my 10 month Surgiversary. Happy Surgiversary to me!!! I have an official weight loss of 130lbs. For the entire month of September, I only lost 4lbs! I have to step up my exercising because I haven't been eating different or anything I shouldn't be...sometimes...I have my days. But for the most part, I have stayed on track. The weight is just coming off slower but I am still happy and very grateful.
My surgeon, Dr. Chasen, left and went to Maui! I am so devastated. He left at the end of August and I never even received a call from the office. I know a few people who used the same surgeon. You think they would have given me the heads up! Oh well, that's what I get for thinking! Anyway I meet the doctor who is taking his place on Monday. As if any other surgeon could take Dr. Chasen's place...picture that! He was the best, simply stated. Period. Good thing hubby will be home that day so he will be going with me to meet the new doc.
My days, weeks and weekends have been packed full to the brim. I volunteer at my children's elementary school and I am also very involved with our High School Marching Band that my son is in. I am a chaperone as well as an Executive Board member...fancy shmancy...lol. Glorified title for parents who do everything to keep the band operating smoothing. It involves everything from making sure the kids are fed before games, fundraisers to uniforms and many other tasks in between. On Friday, we will play in our weekly game. On Saturday, we will head out at 3am to South Carolina State University's Homecoming. Our marching band, The Sound Factory, was invited to perform for the homecoming! We will return that night. On Sunday, we will be at the Georgia Dome working in one of the concession booths to raise funds for our band students. For Friday, I'm also making cookies for the entire band & band staff, which is about 130+ people! In between all of that, I'll have to finish packing up my youngest 2 and hand then over to my Mom & Dad at the game. They will be staying with their grandparents for the weekend. Thank God for grandparents! My oldest daughter will be at a sleepover with her friend. Hubby will accompany me and work the Georgia Dome with me. Thank God for good, reliable and loving husbands! Of course my oldest son will be with us because he is the one in the Sound Factory! It's going to be a busy weekend! I am loving every minute of what I am doing especially in my new body! I would never have done any of this at 283lbs! No way! Thank you DS, I LOVE YOU!!!
**I am currently 153lbs, wearing, in pants, a size 12 (fits loosely) and sliding right into a size 10!!! In dresses, I wear Medium and size 10s, 8s and some 6s! In tops, I wear Small, Medium, 8s and 10s! My shoe size is 6-61/2.**
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My surgeon, Dr. Chasen, left and went to Maui! I am so devastated. He left at the end of August and I never even received a call from the office. I know a few people who used the same surgeon. You think they would have given me the heads up! Oh well, that's what I get for thinking! Anyway I meet the doctor who is taking his place on Monday. As if any other surgeon could take Dr. Chasen's place...picture that! He was the best, simply stated. Period. Good thing hubby will be home that day so he will be going with me to meet the new doc.
My days, weeks and weekends have been packed full to the brim. I volunteer at my children's elementary school and I am also very involved with our High School Marching Band that my son is in. I am a chaperone as well as an Executive Board member...fancy shmancy...lol. Glorified title for parents who do everything to keep the band operating smoothing. It involves everything from making sure the kids are fed before games, fundraisers to uniforms and many other tasks in between. On Friday, we will play in our weekly game. On Saturday, we will head out at 3am to South Carolina State University's Homecoming. Our marching band, The Sound Factory, was invited to perform for the homecoming! We will return that night. On Sunday, we will be at the Georgia Dome working in one of the concession booths to raise funds for our band students. For Friday, I'm also making cookies for the entire band & band staff, which is about 130+ people! In between all of that, I'll have to finish packing up my youngest 2 and hand then over to my Mom & Dad at the game. They will be staying with their grandparents for the weekend. Thank God for grandparents! My oldest daughter will be at a sleepover with her friend. Hubby will accompany me and work the Georgia Dome with me. Thank God for good, reliable and loving husbands! Of course my oldest son will be with us because he is the one in the Sound Factory! It's going to be a busy weekend! I am loving every minute of what I am doing especially in my new body! I would never have done any of this at 283lbs! No way! Thank you DS, I LOVE YOU!!!
**I am currently 153lbs, wearing, in pants, a size 12 (fits loosely) and sliding right into a size 10!!! In dresses, I wear Medium and size 10s, 8s and some 6s! In tops, I wear Small, Medium, 8s and 10s! My shoe size is 6-61/2.**
9 months out
Sep 09, 2011
I am 9 months out I have officially lost 126 pounds! I really wanted to have a weight loss of 130 by now but I'm not complaining! I am satisfied with a weight loss of 126 pounds. Last year this time, I couldn't even lose 5 pounds let alone 126 pounds! So yes I am very pleased, satisfied, grateful and so very BLESSED!!!
I feel good and when I look in the mirror I look good! I am wearing a size 12 and some 10s!!! Woo hoo! Never thought I'd see the day when 14s and up as well as Large and up would actually be too big for me! I had a lady ask me about a week ago why I was even trying on a large tshirt. She said you are clearly a medium. WOW!!! What a great moment and an awesome feeling!
Also can't believe that I am back to wearing a 36C! I haven't worn that bra size since my eldest son was born 15 (soon to be 16) years ago!!! My shoe size went from a 7 1/2 to now 6 and 6 1/2s! My hands and fingers are so tiny now. My wedding set slips right off so I'll have to get it resized! I really think I got shorter also, or perhaps my head just isn't as big..lol!. No really I am serious. Before surgery I was saying that I was about 5'3" or so I thought. My height was measured this week and it said 5'0' even...lol! I kept saying no check again! I even turned around to look and sure enough I am only 5ft tall! My kids and husband have been referring to me as "petite"! I've also been shopping in the petite department! I LOVE IT!!!!
I am loving my DS and the journey it has taken me on. I am not done yet but I am loving my shrinking process!
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I feel good and when I look in the mirror I look good! I am wearing a size 12 and some 10s!!! Woo hoo! Never thought I'd see the day when 14s and up as well as Large and up would actually be too big for me! I had a lady ask me about a week ago why I was even trying on a large tshirt. She said you are clearly a medium. WOW!!! What a great moment and an awesome feeling!
Also can't believe that I am back to wearing a 36C! I haven't worn that bra size since my eldest son was born 15 (soon to be 16) years ago!!! My shoe size went from a 7 1/2 to now 6 and 6 1/2s! My hands and fingers are so tiny now. My wedding set slips right off so I'll have to get it resized! I really think I got shorter also, or perhaps my head just isn't as big..lol!. No really I am serious. Before surgery I was saying that I was about 5'3" or so I thought. My height was measured this week and it said 5'0' even...lol! I kept saying no check again! I even turned around to look and sure enough I am only 5ft tall! My kids and husband have been referring to me as "petite"! I've also been shopping in the petite department! I LOVE IT!!!!
I am loving my DS and the journey it has taken me on. I am not done yet but I am loving my shrinking process!
Happy 50th My Darling!
Aug 07, 2011
My husband's birthday is the day after our President's. Mr. Obama's is on August 4th and Mr. Vern's (hubby) is on August 5th. Like the President, he too celebrated the milestone of turning the Big 5-0! We celebrated from Friday to Sunday (today). Initially I wanted to throw him a Big Birthday Bash but I reazlized that we don't have any real and true friends. I started to think about it seriously and knew i didn't want to celebrate something so special with a bunch of phony people who don't really care a hoot about us. We spent time with each other and our family.
On Friday, which was his actual birthday we spent the afternoon together and we had a wonderful dinner out. On Saturday we got all dressed up and went out dancing. We had a magnificent time! It feels so good to out and dance at my current weight compared to where I was last year this time.(Last year 283 and this year 168...huge difference!) I could just see the pride coming from my husband. He was just beaming! He said the best part of his birthday was having be on his arm, by his side and in front of him to dance with. He tells me that he feels like the luckiest man in the world because he has a "trophy wife"! Wow, that always makes me feel good.
Today will be quiet and relaxing. We will finally get a chance to sing Happy Birthday to my husband and enjoy cake and icecream. The kids are looking forward to it. We're going to have an intimate dinner gathering with a few family members and genuine friends. I have enjoyed celebrating hubby's 50th and I am so glad I decided to do it among real friends and family!
I am currently weighing 168lbs, wearing 12s, 14s, large & medium in pants, dresses, and tops.
Glam Girl Birthday Sleepover!
Jul 22, 2011
One more birthday celebration for this month! I told ya July is my busiest month of the year! I'm throwing my sweetie, Alyssa Jr, a Glam Girl Birthday Sleepover! Whew that is a mouth full! Her girlfriends are coming over on Saturday for lunch and then I'm taking them for manis & pedis, heading back to the house for dinner and movies. On Sunday I'm making them a brunch, taking pictures and then their parents will come pick them up around 3pm! My weekend is going to be busy!
I've managed to reach a total weight loss of 110lbs! I'm super excited because the weight loss kind of came to a slow crawl! Even though I didn't see the pounds coming off, I still stayed on track with eating right and exercising. Although I have to honestly admit that I felt as though I was losing my motivation several times. I was very emotional and actually felt hopeless and depressed. I used my lack of motivation to motivate me, as contradictory as that may sound, well it worked for me. I just kept telling myself that I didn't come this far to lose anything but weight!
I've got to post some new pics! I took some really great photos around my birthday and I can't wait to share them! Anywho, I've got to get back to preparing for my girly's Birthday Extravaganza!!! Once the kiddies got back to school hopefully everything will slow down a bit and I can log on more often. Until next time, take care and be well everybody! Make life fabulous!!!
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I've managed to reach a total weight loss of 110lbs! I'm super excited because the weight loss kind of came to a slow crawl! Even though I didn't see the pounds coming off, I still stayed on track with eating right and exercising. Although I have to honestly admit that I felt as though I was losing my motivation several times. I was very emotional and actually felt hopeless and depressed. I used my lack of motivation to motivate me, as contradictory as that may sound, well it worked for me. I just kept telling myself that I didn't come this far to lose anything but weight!
I've got to post some new pics! I took some really great photos around my birthday and I can't wait to share them! Anywho, I've got to get back to preparing for my girly's Birthday Extravaganza!!! Once the kiddies got back to school hopefully everything will slow down a bit and I can log on more often. Until next time, take care and be well everybody! Make life fabulous!!!
JULY: Birthdays, Anniversaries & Celebrations!
Jul 14, 2011
So July is a super busy month for me. We have celebrations throughout the month, starting with none other than me! We kicked off the month with a bang celebrating my birthday on July 4th, yes Independence Day! Hubby decided he would take me out dancing on the Saturday before so that we could spend Sunday & Monday with the family! We had such a blast! I could tell he was beaming with pride having me on his arm. It's been many years since I have felt like his "trophy" wife! He gave me compliments over & over all night long! We barely left the dance floor! A year ago, I wouldn't even have left the chair!
My Soulie, DeniseATL met us there with her guy. I really felt uber-excited for both of us. Her surgiversary is on July 6th, so we had much to celebrate and to be grateful for. On Sunday & Monday, hubby and I took the kiddies to see fireworks. On Monday, my brother gave me an impromptu birthday celebration at his place of business. The best part of my birthday was receiving a gift from my 15yo son who is now working. It really warmed my heart. He gave me a bottle of perfume and he paid for me to get my nose re-pierced. He insisted and felt that I needed to get it back because it would compliment my "new" look! How sweet of him!
Following my birthday is my son's birthday on July 6th! He turned 7! We had a family celebration at my Mom & Dad's house on the day of his birthday and then we gave him a Birthday Pool Party on July 9th. It was a huge success and many of his friends came to help him celebrate! He really enjoyed his Pool Party!
This week on July 12th, hubby and I celebrated our 8th Wedding Anniversary! He took me out on Sunday for a nice quiet dinner and then we took a drive and parked and took a nice long walk, something I would have never wanted to do at almost 300lbs! Life has definitely improved for the better!
We end the month of celebrations with my daughter's birthday on July 17th! She will be turning 14yo. We'll have a quiet family celebration for her this weekend and next weekend she is going to have a few girlfriends come over on Friday, July 22nd and they'll have a day of pampering and on Saturday, July 23rd she'll have her actual birthday party!
Unfortunately the summer is just about over my babies. They go back to school on August 4th. (they've been out since May) I have a wonderful summer in this new body with my children and my husband. It feels so good to be able to put on clothes and actually feel amazing! It also feels good to be able to just get up and go without hurting!!! I have enjoyed this summer with my family and I look forward to many more...continuing in a healthy state of mind and body...
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My Soulie, DeniseATL met us there with her guy. I really felt uber-excited for both of us. Her surgiversary is on July 6th, so we had much to celebrate and to be grateful for. On Sunday & Monday, hubby and I took the kiddies to see fireworks. On Monday, my brother gave me an impromptu birthday celebration at his place of business. The best part of my birthday was receiving a gift from my 15yo son who is now working. It really warmed my heart. He gave me a bottle of perfume and he paid for me to get my nose re-pierced. He insisted and felt that I needed to get it back because it would compliment my "new" look! How sweet of him!
Following my birthday is my son's birthday on July 6th! He turned 7! We had a family celebration at my Mom & Dad's house on the day of his birthday and then we gave him a Birthday Pool Party on July 9th. It was a huge success and many of his friends came to help him celebrate! He really enjoyed his Pool Party!
This week on July 12th, hubby and I celebrated our 8th Wedding Anniversary! He took me out on Sunday for a nice quiet dinner and then we took a drive and parked and took a nice long walk, something I would have never wanted to do at almost 300lbs! Life has definitely improved for the better!
We end the month of celebrations with my daughter's birthday on July 17th! She will be turning 14yo. We'll have a quiet family celebration for her this weekend and next weekend she is going to have a few girlfriends come over on Friday, July 22nd and they'll have a day of pampering and on Saturday, July 23rd she'll have her actual birthday party!
Unfortunately the summer is just about over my babies. They go back to school on August 4th. (they've been out since May) I have a wonderful summer in this new body with my children and my husband. It feels so good to be able to put on clothes and actually feel amazing! It also feels good to be able to just get up and go without hurting!!! I have enjoyed this summer with my family and I look forward to many more...continuing in a healthy state of mind and body...
An Angel is Watching Over Me...
Jun 24, 2011
My journey and transformation continue to be nothing but jubilent! I am down to 179lbs and I could not be more satisfied! I can fit into to size 14 dresses, skirts, some pants and some shorts! Extra large tops are swimming on me! Most of my tops are large and a few medium. I continue to power walk and exercise when time permits. There hasn't been too much too for much besides having fun! Even though I have been busy going on outtings with the family, I think with all the moving around we've been doing somehow it's equal to my power walks and exercising...lol!
Father's Day was bittersweet for my family and me. It was a beautiful day for the fathers in my family but we also found out that my dear Uncle Basil had passed away that morning. My mother took it very hard as they were closer than close. My uncle had been suffering for quite some time and we were not aware of just how ill he was and for how long. He was a wonderful uncle and I have many fond memories of the times we spent together. I will miss him greatly but I know he is among the angels and free of pain, suffering no more. I had been waitng to send him a pic of the new me but I never got the chance to do it. However, I know he's looking down from heaven at his "Lee-Lee", as he so endearingly called me, with nothing but pride. My sweet angel, Uncle Bay, is watching over me...
6 month Surgiversary (June 7th, 2011) (pics)
Jun 16, 2011
My 6 month surgiversary has come and gone! I celebrated several milestones. Well for starters I had already entered Onderland when I reached 196lbs! (April 23, 2011 to be exact) Yay me! Right on my surgiversary I hit the 100lbs lost milsestone, weighing in at 183lbs! I don't know what they call that around here but I am just excited about having a weight loss of 100lbs! I can also fit in the desks at my daughter's middle school. I never could before! At meetings I would have to sit in a regular chair while the other parents were sitting in the desks. Not anymore, I slid right in!!! Woo-hoo!!! I bought 2 cute bathing suits, that were not plus size! Wait a sec, that's right, I'm not wearing any plus sizes anymore...another goal!
Summer has been a blast so far! I am so comfortable in my own skin and just enjoying every single day of Summer Break with the ones who love me the most, my gorgeous hubby and my beautiful children! My children keep saying, "Mommy you are getting so skinnny!" I am far from skinny but it is such music to my ears, hearing that from them. My 15yo son is constantly finding old photos and looking at them in such awe of how I used to look. He tells me that he doesn't even remember me that big and that the only way he can remember me is the way that I am right now. He is such a sweetheart. My 13 soon to be 14yo has been helping out with my outfits which has been so much fun. We even have matching tshirts which is something I only dreamed about but now it is a reality! I love the support I receive from my family. It's priceless!
Starting weight: 283lbs
Current weight: 183lbs
Total weight loss: 100lbs
No longer wearing plus size clothing!!!!
Tops: M, L and some XL
Bottoms: 16s and a few 14s
Dresses:14 or L/XL
I was really sick when I took these pics but I just felt like snapping a pic! I was out shopping with my 13yo daughter. Approximately 90lbs gone.
Me sitting in a desk! I slid right in...lol! (Uggh, I should have fixed my clothes, I look bigger than the previous pic and I am actually smaller...) (Approx 95lbs down)
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Summer has been a blast so far! I am so comfortable in my own skin and just enjoying every single day of Summer Break with the ones who love me the most, my gorgeous hubby and my beautiful children! My children keep saying, "Mommy you are getting so skinnny!" I am far from skinny but it is such music to my ears, hearing that from them. My 15yo son is constantly finding old photos and looking at them in such awe of how I used to look. He tells me that he doesn't even remember me that big and that the only way he can remember me is the way that I am right now. He is such a sweetheart. My 13 soon to be 14yo has been helping out with my outfits which has been so much fun. We even have matching tshirts which is something I only dreamed about but now it is a reality! I love the support I receive from my family. It's priceless!
Starting weight: 283lbs
Current weight: 183lbs
Total weight loss: 100lbs
No longer wearing plus size clothing!!!!
Tops: M, L and some XL
Bottoms: 16s and a few 14s
Dresses:14 or L/XL
I was really sick when I took these pics but I just felt like snapping a pic! I was out shopping with my 13yo daughter. Approximately 90lbs gone.
Me sitting in a desk! I slid right in...lol! (Uggh, I should have fixed my clothes, I look bigger than the previous pic and I am actually smaller...) (Approx 95lbs down)
Happy 4 Month Surgiversary to Me!!!
Apr 07, 2011
April 7, 2011: On December 7th, 2010, 4months out seemed like an eternity! I certainly couldn't fathom having a weight loss of 80 pounds! Wow! God is so good and I am thankful for this blessing of a new beginning.
So far things have been going well. I am still working on my nutrition and food intake. So many things still don't stay down but it's getting better. Everything is so very different, especially my good health...diabetes free and getting dressed...wearing much smaller clothes that actually look good!
One thing I haven't completely conquered is my confidence and I guess with time that will get better. For instance I went to a friend's baby shower this weekend past and I still felt like the biggest woman in the room. Although everyone kept saying that I looked great, I think they were just being nice, honestly. I can't say biggest person because there was a gentleman who was quite large complaining of how bad his back was hurting and I wanted to share my secret weapon with him...WLS...but not everyone is susceptible to receiving information like that so I kept my mouth shut. Now in terms of my confidence and me feeling like the biggest woman in the room, well actually I was the biggest one! Still!!! Even after having lost 80lbs!. It's going to take so much for me to feel really good about the way that I look. I have my moments when I feel simply fabulous and then there are the other moments that seem to last longer...hmm. Not always happy and cheery but working on it.
On a brighter note, my husband is ecstatic!!! And so is my family. I have been getting compliments from random men & women...people i don't even know! So that has been huge ego booster...lol! Just being honest.
I have been enjoying my children thoroughly. This week is their Spring Break and we have done some fun things, mainly outdoors. Today is a bummer because the pollen count is too high here for me to take my son out. He has terrible allergies and is highly allergic to pollen. But they well be going out on a date with their Nanny & Poppy later and hubby & I are going to try to squeeze in a date night. Not sure if that is going to happen because he has been diligently helping my brothers' with some construction at their new business. I'm crossing my fingers! I want to get dressed up for him even if I can't really eat much at least we will be together minus the kids! We haven't done this in forever! It would be a great way to celebrate my 4 month surgiversary!
I have to remember that I am a work in progress. One day at a time, one calorie at a time, one pound at a time, one smile at a time...
Currently wearing:
Tops: 1x, XL and some L
Bottoms: 18(straight no W) & 16W
Dresses: 14 and 16
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So far things have been going well. I am still working on my nutrition and food intake. So many things still don't stay down but it's getting better. Everything is so very different, especially my good health...diabetes free and getting dressed...wearing much smaller clothes that actually look good!
One thing I haven't completely conquered is my confidence and I guess with time that will get better. For instance I went to a friend's baby shower this weekend past and I still felt like the biggest woman in the room. Although everyone kept saying that I looked great, I think they were just being nice, honestly. I can't say biggest person because there was a gentleman who was quite large complaining of how bad his back was hurting and I wanted to share my secret weapon with him...WLS...but not everyone is susceptible to receiving information like that so I kept my mouth shut. Now in terms of my confidence and me feeling like the biggest woman in the room, well actually I was the biggest one! Still!!! Even after having lost 80lbs!. It's going to take so much for me to feel really good about the way that I look. I have my moments when I feel simply fabulous and then there are the other moments that seem to last longer...hmm. Not always happy and cheery but working on it.
On a brighter note, my husband is ecstatic!!! And so is my family. I have been getting compliments from random men & women...people i don't even know! So that has been huge ego booster...lol! Just being honest.
I have been enjoying my children thoroughly. This week is their Spring Break and we have done some fun things, mainly outdoors. Today is a bummer because the pollen count is too high here for me to take my son out. He has terrible allergies and is highly allergic to pollen. But they well be going out on a date with their Nanny & Poppy later and hubby & I are going to try to squeeze in a date night. Not sure if that is going to happen because he has been diligently helping my brothers' with some construction at their new business. I'm crossing my fingers! I want to get dressed up for him even if I can't really eat much at least we will be together minus the kids! We haven't done this in forever! It would be a great way to celebrate my 4 month surgiversary!
I have to remember that I am a work in progress. One day at a time, one calorie at a time, one pound at a time, one smile at a time...
Currently wearing:
Tops: 1x, XL and some L
Bottoms: 18(straight no W) & 16W
Dresses: 14 and 16
Improvement!
Mar 31, 2011
I am no longer Super Obese, I am now Obese!!! Never knew I'd be so happy to be Obese...lol!!! My BMI has gone from 53.5 down to 39.6! Woo-Hoo!
On another note went to see my doc yesterday, will blog about that later. I'm still processing everything. Not sure how I feel right now. But I'm not going to let it get to me, I just won't allow it. Life has been super busy as usual, weight loss is trickling down here & there. I'm taking life in my stride, one day at a time.
My daughter is going on her 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. on Friday morning so I've been helping her get everything packed & organized. They will return on Tuesday. I'm gonna miss my sweetie pie! This week has just been such a whirlwind!
Spring Break next week for hubby and the kids and me too since i won't have to wake up at 5am! YIPPEE!!!!
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I now weigh 210lbs! So far my weight loss is 73lbs!
10 more pounds to Onderland!!!!!
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On another note went to see my doc yesterday, will blog about that later. I'm still processing everything. Not sure how I feel right now. But I'm not going to let it get to me, I just won't allow it. Life has been super busy as usual, weight loss is trickling down here & there. I'm taking life in my stride, one day at a time.
My daughter is going on her 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. on Friday morning so I've been helping her get everything packed & organized. They will return on Tuesday. I'm gonna miss my sweetie pie! This week has just been such a whirlwind!
Spring Break next week for hubby and the kids and me too since i won't have to wake up at 5am! YIPPEE!!!!
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I now weigh 210lbs! So far my weight loss is 73lbs!
10 more pounds to Onderland!!!!!
About Me
Covington, GA
Location
20.8
BMI
Surgery
12/07/2010
Surgery Date
Jul 02, 2010
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