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Has anyone been watching this show on MTV?? I am hooked. I usually watch the biggest loser and stuff for a little added motivation/inspiration but 'I use to be fat" is my new favorite. It basically takes teens the summer before going into college and puts puts them on a fitness program with a personal trainor to change their lives. If you haven't seen it check it out it's on demand under MTV.

One I totally forgot I had my biggest ahha moment of them all the other day, Ready for this! Bought new jeans....... what size you ask? Drumroll please.............. Size 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost fell on the floor. I am officially in single digit clothes. What a freaking awesome thing. I called my husband and told him but I wasn't fully satisfied until I showed him the tag lol.

One other thing. I was wondering if I could take an OH survey. When ya'll eat how would you describe the 30 minutes following?? I was trying to explain to my husband and I made him lay down and I put a ten pound weight on his stomach and asked him how he felt. I guess I got my point across because he seemed way more understanding of why I need like a recovery period after I eat. Is that something that everyone is experiencing? Does it get better?

So pre RNY I wanted breast implants because well I had saggy boobs and oddly huge nipples. It was always kind of a dream, I love how big fake stripper boobs look. I am 8 months out now down 80 lbs yada yada yada... and my urge for fake boobies is growing by the day. Ok so I know I am only 8 months out and I have not had a stable regulated weight yet so I know I CANNOT get implants yet but GOD I WANT THEM SOOOO BAD. I read online that a good way to tell of you need a breast lift is to put a pen under your boob and if you can jump and have it not fall then you need a lift... well I can do that with a butter knife lol... that can't be normal!!!!

I wish I could fast forward like a year so I can get my boobies.

On my flight home last night from Boston my ipod was dead so I listened to the Sirius radio on the plane. I randomly caught an old episode of Oprah on her channel that had to do with Transfer Additictions. The episode focused on people who had Gastric Bypass and after an extreme amount of weight loss had picked up addictions to things other than food such as, sex, drugs, booze, attention.....

Idk I went home last night and just kind of thought about it. They said that basically these woman thought that the key to mkaing them happy was just strictly weight loss and once the weight was gone they realized that it in fact was not the key to their happiness. Before I had my surgery the Dr. had sent me to a shrink for my pre-op and he basically met with me and said I was sound enough to have the sirgery done. The meeting took five minutes and he didnt really even ask me any questions. I guess my personal opinion of this is that it should be a more intense pre screening psychological evaluation. I felt for these woman. I myself def do not have any transfer addictions but I can relate to those that do.

Ok well other than that ramble. Today was a good day. I have been getting a little better at talking to new people and I even have plans tomorrow night to do dinner with some of my husbands friends. I am looking forward to that. It is getting easier by the day to be in a new place.

Also missy thanks for the email today. I am looking forward to meeting you.

As always OH you have been the best support I could ask for. The people on here truly care and are willing to listen and reach out to complete strangers in hopes to help them cope with the whole wls process. It really is a blessing

So I had to make a trip home. My fathers best friend passed away the other day. I got a call from my brother telling me. He had said he just never woke up from his sleep. At first they didn't know if it was a heart attack or what but it turns out he went into Diabetic Shock and didnt make it. He was 57 years old and it was very unexpected. I read alot of stories on OH about people who start out with Diabetes and then after WLS it goes away. I just wanted to put a little bit of awareness out there. My brother has diabetes and I always joke around with him cuz he can't eat anything fun. The issue is so much more than not just being able to have sugar. It is a killer and for the people that deal with it on a daily basis, my heart goes out to you.

Today I saw a prayer for Bobby Schmidt he will be loved and missed.

So I finally got aorund to adding up total inches lost in the 8 months since I had my rny......

Shocked at the numbers..... I can't even believe it.

Total Inches Lost
Waist- minus 9.5
Neck- minus 2
Bicep- minus 4.75
Forarm- minus 3.75
Chest- minus 8
Hip-minus  7.25
Thigh- minus 6
Calf- minus 4
Butt- minus 11.5

Total inches lost in 8 months
HOLY CRAP!!!! -56.75

That is pretty astounding to me.

So other than that everything is good. I am back in Boston until tuesday so I get a nice break from the stress of Virginia. Sadly the reason I had to come home was to attend a wake but its nice to be back regardless. Last night I went out with my husband and a few of his friends from work and I met one of their wived and she actually seemed normal. She took my number and told me if I ever want to go to the gym to give her a call. That kind of cheered me up. It's nice to know that there may be potential there.

Thank you for the overwhelming amount of support after yesterdays post. I may feel alone where I live but having all of you guys out there as inspiration and motivation definately makes it easier to get through. I ended up posting something in the Virginia Forum and I heard from a girl that gave me possible support group info too so that will be the first phone call I make when I get back to Virginia.

I hope everyone out in OH world has a great weekend!

So I had the surgery in May in hopes of changing my life and alot of things have changes but not all for the good. I have been living in Newport News, Va now for about 2 months and I still don't know anyone. My husband is in the Air Force and works all day.... just about the only thing on my agenda right now is to exercise. I do workout tapes right now at home everyday but there is a planet fitness I was thinking of joining right down the street from my house. I am soooo not good at meeting new people. Once I know someone I am like an open book but the initial process is soooo awkward to me. I really don't leave the house much and until I get use to branching out I think it's going to be really hard to meet friends. I would lve to find a local support group in the area or something. ANY SUGGESTIONS?? Anyone live in the area who would want to be gym buddies?

I wanna be happy. and I am so lonely right now it just sux. I really miss Boston today.

so I have been a little lax in posting and keeping up with OH but it truly is my intention to start posting and blogging again. I had my husband take my eight month measurements for me today. I am down to 137.2 on the scale

Waist- 30
Neck- 12
Bicep- 11 1/4
Forarm- 7 1/4
Chest- 36
Hip-36 3/4
Thigh- 23
Calf-14 1/2
Butt- 39 1/2

Not sure how many total inches lost that is but I am going to add it up in a few cuz I am curious!

My husband and I found out yesterday that our new assignment will be to Langley AFB in Hampton, VA!!!

At first I wasn't too thrilled I was really hoping to go someplace a little more different than home, but today when I woke up I felt really good about the whole thing!

I am hoping that maybe there are some OH readers in the area that could offer some suggestions on places to live and support groups in the area. Our report date is going to be November 30th so we don't have much time to find a place and to get settled.

Any Suggestions?

My best friend just had his bypass on October 4th and just became a member of OH! Just want to welcome you to the OH community Chris! It's like a constant supportive family on here and has been nothing but a huge help since starting the process to have the surgery!!

Love you Bernie!