4 Month Surgiversary

Sep 24, 2010

Celebrating my 4 month today!

Positives: I am off of my blood pressure meds!!! All of my obesity related co-morbidities have been eliminated! No more:

High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Sleep apnea
Edema

I bought a pair of gap cords - no stretch - size 18 - NOT 18W - from consignment and they fit perfectly! I can comfortably cross my legs. And, I just have to share this story:

On Monday this week, I wore a ponte knit gray & black pencil skirt, crisp white button down shirt, a black cardigan, black tights and mid-calf heeled boots (regular calf width too!) to work. This was the first time in 2.5 years of working there that I have worn a skirt. I stood talking to a female co-worker with my back to the printer area. When I turned around to see who was at the printer, it was a male co-worker. He said, "Oh my God! You look fantastic. Honestly, until you turned around, I did not recognize you. Wow!" I floated around the office the rest of the day.

Challenges: My hair continues to fall out. Keeping up with a professional wardrobe that does not make me look like a bag lady has forced me to get creative. Consignment and clearance sales with bonus coupons keep me going. Some of my work shoes no longer even fit; I walk right out of them since my feet are no longer bloated. I am not really complaining about this, just saying it has been a challenge for me.

Stats to date:

Morning of surgery weight: 293
Today's weight: 226
Total weight loss, as of this morning: 67 lbs
Inches lost in waist: 9
Inches lost in hips: 10
Total inches lost, as of this morning: 19

In good health,

Alisa

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