I know that things must be going well, when I run into my surgeon in the hall and he tells me I look "Fabulous" That's so exciting. One thing that I have a hard time adjusting to is the complements that I am receiving. It's been a LONG time since someone told me I looked fabulous. I politely say thank and shine my big smile!

Well I am officially wearing a B Cup bra!! Amazing defeat of the girls. I have lost just about 15" in my breasts. I went out last night for the first time since my surgery and I felt great. My friend Melissa was amazed that I was wearing a B cup and I made her look at the tag inside.

I had my doctors appointment the other day with my surgeon and officially have lost 62lbs. He encouraged me to put the scale away and only weigh yourself once a week. So I have listened to him and will only weigh myself on Sunday mornings. I have been given the ok to start exercising and have begun my "Biggest Loser" workout DVD. I am also looking into to joining the Y. They have a fantastic water aerobics class.

I am now able to shop at Dillards and Kohls...still working to Ann Taylor or the Limited. I have lost 3 shirt sizes at Lane Bryant. It's weird not looking for the biggest size in the store.

Take care, I hope you all have a great week!

I have officially lost 60 pounds!!! It's been 7 weeks and I feel great. I sometimes forget that I had major stomach surgery until I try and eat or drink and can't. My newest issue is that I get horribly nausasus when I eat. Not all the time but alot. I am trying to work on it and hopefully solve the problem.

I am beginning to have WOW moments! My rings don't fit, shoes are big and continue to have bra issues. I was measured for a bra and the sales lady told me that my cup size was a B!!! A B!!! Do you believe? Me either. I have yet to find the correct bra size that I need without spending $100.

I apologize for the delay is updating my blog. I have returned to work and it's been kicking my butt. I am completely exhausted when I come home and usually sleeping by 9:00pm.

I have progressed to complete solid food and have been tolerating it well. I still have no desire to eat and get rather nauseated when I do eat. I am allowed to eat up to 1/2 cup of food. I am so afraid to overeat and take that last bite because the feeling afterwards is awful. I have changed all my vitamins from chewable to regular and my body is still adjusting to them. My dietcian wants me to lose 2-4lbs per week and I am on target. It's weird to try on some of my clothes and they are to big to wear. I actually purchased a full length mirror for the first time in my life.

I feel very good, I have some moments were I just feel awful but for the most part I feel great!

The Big 5-0

Well I have officially lost 50 pounds. Amazing for me and I am extremely proud of this accomplishment.

Unfortunately, I am still in pain on my left side. I spent the whole day on Friday at the Cleveland Clinic with my surgeon because he thought I had a hernia, I was rushed downstairs for an emergency CT scan of my abdomen and stomach, the scan was negative (thank god, because the thought of another surgery - NO WAY). He did find that the abdominal wall is extremely inflamed and irritated from the surgery and the instruments that they used. I was able to get a prescription for a new medicine and also a pain patch for my stomach. They are not taking the pain away but they are helping. I just thought that after 4 weeks I would feel better and I don't. Thank you so much for my friend Denene, she took me to my 11:15 appointment and we did not leave the hospital till 6:00pm. She is an angel.

I return to work tomorrow, I am only going to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I think going back to work will help me get back into my routine. My lunch is packed and I am ready to go.

I went shopping on Saturday with Stacey and Isabella and purchased some work tops and a new pair of black pants. It was fun to shop in a new size. I will take a picture of me in my new outfit tomorrow and post it on the website.

I can not stress enough how wonderful my friends and family have been over the past 4 weeks. The phone calls, visits and cards have helped me so much. Thank you so much for everything!!

Home sweet home

Well I am finally back to my apartment. I made the emotional journey home. My time spent with my parents was irreplaceable. I can't thank them enough for all they did for me.

Yesterday was 3 weeks since my surgery and I am still very sore on the left side. I am trying to stretch the muscle out but it still hurts. Other than the pain on the left side I feel good. I have only had one issue with food but know what I did wrong and will not do it again.

It feels good to be back at my apartment and I love living here. The door is open anytime for visitors.

Desperate need of sleep

The past 3 weeks have been exciting, interesting, painful and wonderful. I don't know if what I have done in the past 3 weeks for myself has really set in. I know that my life has changed for the better but I don't think the whole circle has hit me yet, for that matter I know that it will take 1 year to really become full circle. I have lost 41lbs and feel great. My pain is almost gone, it more of a constant soreness on the left side.

I made my first journey to Target yesterday with Liz and was completely exhausted afterwards, I then went to my apartment with my Dad and took down all my Christmas decorations. I am planning on going home this week. My stay with my parents has been wonderful.

I can't personally thank everyone for the phone calls, comments, prayers and just "being" there that I have had over the past weeks. You know who you are and what you have done.