Don't worry....be happy!

Surgery date: June 2, 2012
Current weight loss: 31 pounds

Regardless of all the trials and issues I have posted lately regarding the postop, healing, learning to live a new lifestyle process; I really do feel absolutely fabulous. 

Most of my clothes are getting really big on me or just look much better on me to wear.  I can really tell in my pants around my waist and stomach area.  My pants are falling off of me after I have worn them for the day.  Before they were so tight and stayed tight all day. My shirts fit so much better without a big belly sticking out.  I am physically getting smaller.  I needed shorts and was able to buy an 18 regular at TARGET!!  NOT a plus size. Target misses runs small so I am thrilled!!  Able to wear size XL shirts too.....not plus size, not XXL, and not wanting to wear big over sized tops to hide in.  All my dresses are way too big. I already have 2 racks of clothes ready to sell. 

Several people I have run into this summer say they can tell.  Especially in my face (ggrrrrrrrr) but that is how it is.  People notice your face and honestly, a fat face is not good to have.  So I am thankful people just notice.  My bras are getting too big too.  I'm drowning in the cup size and that is fine with me.  Boobies are overrated and made of fat anyway. 

Since I am off for the summer, my days are laid back.  I can go to bed late, sleep in or take naps.  But I am not tired at all during the day.  I have so much more energy.  I feel happier, calmer, less anxious, and more positive.  Again, I am off work so will be interesting to see how work stress affects me now.   I am actually really worried about the stress of my job this year.  Have a very stressful job and finally have approval to do my research for my PhD.  Bad timing but will do my best to balance. Secretly.....I am really worried. 

I am not doing actual "exercise" and I really need to start doing something more consistently.  I need to check and see if I am off physical restriction yet.  I know I can walk.  I walk everyday, even if it is just walking out and about.  I really need to start doing more cardio if I want to start making more progress.  The weather has been beautiful this week, not too hot so no more excuses. 

I do need to go to my primary doc to have some blood work done.  The only physical issue I notice right now is that I am bruising easily.  I had a massage Monday and there are some bad bruises on my back.  No, the massage wasn't that bad.  I am just braising.  Most likely an Iron deficiency but not wise to take iron pills without blood work indicating I need them.  Will have it all checked next week to see how I am doing.  My hair isn't falling out (thank goodness) but it is very dry.  The lady that cuts my hair said anesthesia makes your hair funky for a little while. 

I really feel happy and fabulous.  So much better.  I think a lot of this is attitude.  I was determined to have this surgery to be HEALTHIER!  So healthy makes me happy!