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Great Day!

Today was a terrific day. :cool2:

 

I called in sick, so I didn't go to work today. That in itself made my day wonderful. I got to spend it with my husband and did some "me" things - I went shopping.

 

People have been telling me it is time to get some smaller clothes, so I purchased some 2X tops a few weeks ago, that are too big on me now. I tried both Lane Bryant and The Avenue for pants with no success.:bored: I was between sizes and nothing fit right. I was kind of dissapointed, but did not allow it to make me get upset. I knew that in a week or two, I would fit into something.

 

Well, today I purchased 2 pairs of pants at JC Penney - a pair of jeans and a dress pair of pants. Both were a size 18.:laugh: I haven't been in a size 18 in many, many years. I was so excited. They are a trouser fit because the regular fit jeans or skinny jeans are still too tight in my thighs. Also, I bought a few size AXL tops. Wow, what a great feeling to not only get into things, but they actually fit. I don't look like a sausage.

 

Then this afternoon I went for my first fill. I can't believe how well that went. There was absolutely NO PAIN involved. Yes, you feel the needle but no more painful than getting a blood test and I would say actually less uncomfortable than that. I got 1cc and was told to come back in a month, but if I needed more to go in whenever I needed to. I asked why only 1cc and I was told that since I have been doing so well since my surgery and not really feeling hunger or over eating, although I can eat more than I was eating a couple of weeks ago, she wanted to start small. I drank some water after the fill, no problems, and I went on my merry way. Everyone in the office was very complimentary on how I am looking, so that made me feel really good too.

 

And to make things even better, my husband, who is a writer, was asked to write a column in a magazine he has been reading and collecting since he was a young man. He is also on cloud 9 today.

 

I hope you are all having a great day, too.:thumbup:

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LAP-BAND Patients

Good for you! I just love days like that where everything just clicks. You can really see a change when you buy smaller clothes. I bet you look fabulous in them. Congrats to your hubby also that's very exciting! I can't wait to buy smaller clothes:) You are inspiring!

Seanamw

LAP-BAND Patients

Fantastic all around for you & your hubby! I am glad your first fill went so well. And I hope you bought those clothes on sale because I bet you're not going to fit in them for long!!!

finallyncontrol

LAP-BAND Patients

Now that is my type of playing hooky!! When you are doing things right good things happen! :-) As for your fill...you will find out that very small increments really do a lot! You might need more but give it a little time and see what it does for you! Keep on doing what you are doing because you are doing terrific! Take care!

marw

LAP-BAND Patients

So happy for the new clothes size . . .how great! And congrats to hubby too!

1019Joanne

LAP-BAND Patients

Congratulations on the shopping trip! I can so relate to the feeling of putting on a size that you have not been in for a long time - I was shopping tonight after work, and bought shirts in a large! who knew I could fit in a large! Whoo hoo!

Keep up the good work! You are doing great!

P.S. congrats to your husband as well - what a great day!

qtney1

LAP-BAND Patients

What a fabulous day! It must be exciting to buy smaller clothes!!

chriper

LAP-BAND Patients

thanks for sharing your day with us. I hope it continues to go well.Keep up the good work!

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