6 months and loving it!

Apr 01, 2009

I can hardly believe that 6 months ago I began this journey! What did I think I would expect? Have I achieved it? How much more? It's both mind boggling and mind blowing at the same time. The surgery and the results have blown my expectations right off the chart. I would never in a million years believed what I have accomplished with the use of this tool.

I was never a big fried food eater. The most was maybe KFC once or twice a year. My biggest downfall was french fries. Now, I leave fried foods alone. While I might have a french fry or two, I have found the grease/fat upsets my tummy and I don't like that feeling. Of course that cuts out my favorite, the jalepeno popper, which used to be a monthly staple. Now, I'll just have one, once a year when we go to Saltgrass to celebrate our Anniversary. And that is fine with me because they have the best!!!

I had to go through my closet and completely empty it out. That in itself was a shocker! I pulled out clothes that, even though I was that size, was too big for me. Luckily, I have Goodwill close by and was able to find clothing to wear. I am now in a size 14, although I did fit into a size 12 pants the other day. My goal of being in a size 12 by my birthday is so close to reality. What struck me as being the weirdest, was having to get new shoes, sweaters and coats. I guess, I just never thought of having to replace them. It would make sense, but still never crossed my mind.

Hubby is totally entranced with the "NEW ME"! Although I know he loves me, no matter the size, he likes this much better. We are going back to AZ next month. The last time most of the people we will see has seen me was right before surgery. I can't wait to see the looks on their faces!

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