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| POSTED ON THE TMB:
PreOp: Weight - Hovered around 215-220 for most of my adult life; 232 when I was weighed-in at the Dr's office about 6 months before surgery; 229 when I was weighed-in at the Dr's office a week before surgery; I think I got up to about 240 between those 2 weigh-in's though. Clothing Size - Hovered around 18/20 for most of my adult life. Got up to 22/24 in the year prior to my surgery. Present: Weight - 168, with a loss of 61 pounds from weight at a week before surgery, a loss of 64 pounds from weight at 6 months before surgery, and roughly a total loss of 70 pounds. Clothing Size - Size small or medium in tops (depending on the material); Size 12 or 14 (denim) in pants; Very close to being able to wear a size 10, right now they look a little painted on. Goal: Weight - 115 to 120 pounds Clothing Size - I would LOVE to get into a size 2, but I guess I would be happy with a size 4 or 6. We will have to see once I reach those sizes. I'm very petite, so I think that a smaller size would look GOOD on me (not anorexic looking). Shoe Sizes: PreOp - 8-1/2 W to 9 Current - 7-1/2 Goal - I think it will get down to 6-1/2 or 7 Treated Differently: Yes, I have noticed people treating me differently. Men actually look at me. Last week, Mom, Cayenne, and I went to Best Buy late at night to do a little shoppong. There was this guy in the computer section that I had come help us. Well, I had trouble getting him to leave after I was finished asking my questions. After we left the store, my mom informed me that he was flirting with me. I had finally figured that out as we were standing in the check-out line. I don't think I've ever had a guy flirt with me (not REALLY), and I didn't recognize it or know what to do about it. I've always been a flirt, but it was weird/nice having the shoe on the other foot. WLS Moment: Donnie, Gilbert, and Grandmah came to stay with us the few days before and after surgery. The all were very excited about my weight loss. Gilbert kept saying how proud of me he was, which was really sweet coming from him. My grandmah kept telling me how different I looked; she said that I look like Catherine Zeta-Jones :-) Also, she kept telling me that I didn't look like me, and that I am VERY pretty. When Donnie asked how much more I wanted to lose, and I told her 50 pounds, they all told me that was too much and that I only need to lose about 20 more pounds. I politely informed them that, to get to my normal BMI, I need to lose about 50 more pounds. I guess I finally got my "When are you going to stop" question *haha* OT: I finally got to weigh myself this morning, after almost a week. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't LOSE anymore weight, but I am happy that I didn't GAIN any weight over the Thanksgiving break, esp with all the carbs I ate. ALSO POSTED ON TMB: 1. List 3 things which you would tell a pre-op about what to expect about the WLS? **************************************************************** A) This requires a life-changing commitement! B) Take before pictures and measurements so that you will have them for a comparison afterwards! C) Be prepared for the best roller coaster of your life! **************************************************************** 2. What is your biggest fear regarding WLS? **************************************************************** I won't lose all the weight and/or I will gain all the weight back :'( **************************************************************** 3. Do you feel talk/group therapy is needed after WLS to help you deal with the self acceptance issues etc...? **************************************************************** YES!!!!!!!!! Find somebody somewhere that you can talk to! The TMB is my support group,and I don't know where I would be without everyone on here. **************************************************************** 4. As a post op, when you see a MO person eating, how does it make you feel? **************************************************************** I sometimes want to take the food away from them and tell them about how this surgery has changed my life. I wonder if they are HAPPY. **************************************************************** 5. Would you ever approach a MO person and talk with them about the OH site or the WLS? **************************************************************** I would never walk up to a stranger out of the blue and start telling them about my surgery. However, if I can find a way to fit it into a conversation, I do. Many of my friends bring it up as soon as they see me, and I just go with the flow. **************************************************************** 6. How has this site helped you? **************************************************************** How has the site not helped me (LOL) The TMB is my lifeline, my therapy! I have learned soooooooo much from the people on this site. They are awesome. Whenever I want to brag or just get something off my chest, I know I can come here, and there will be someone to offer a word of encouragement and/or help my self-esteem. I love the TMB! **************************************************************** 7. What do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas? **************************************************************** New digital camera, DVD burner and accessories, a teaching job for next semester, and......... a sexy boyfriend for Christmas (rofl) **************************************************************** Curious Mickey Diva 229/168/120 |