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@@gowalking I love it and u are adorable

@@gowalking I love it and u are adorable

You ladies will love this...
I went on a date last Saturday with another gentleman I met online (I am not exclusive though it feels odd to be dating more than one at a time) and he must have told me a half dozen times how darn cute I was. I am starting to get that the guys in my age bracket do find me somewhat attractive. I swear..one of these days I'll believe it.
But anyway...after telling me I was cute, he decides to give me a nickname. Instead of calling me Elizabeth, he's calling me dorabeth...as in adorable Elizabeth.
I know...a little sickly sweet but I kinda like it.
Now there's another guy sniffing around. He's from New Haven, which is really too far away for us to start anything in my opinion, but it's just so weird to me to get this kind of attention. As long as I don't do anything stupid, it's kinda cool.
Weather update...we're in the path of a true Nor'Easter and it's raining like crazy here. For all of you in the storm's path, be careful today. Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Chuckle of my week went to see the dr yesterday for an adjustment and this guy in the waiting room was like you are here why ? I said because I had the surgery he was in shock it blew his mind guess I look normal to him. I told him the lap band changed my life I lost 1/2 of who I was. One of those feel good maybe I look normal moments my eyes and brain will catch up eventually

Speaking of 'back of the closet', this trip to Florida was spent mostly at a store called 'Arlene's Closet'. Not a real store...my mom (Arlene) held onto some very high quality outfits that she hasn't worn in many years as she no longer fits in them. She told me she gave away alot of stuff over the years but held onto a few choice items. I fit into all of them. In fact, some are a little big.
She gave me an outfit that I can wear for any formal occasion that she wore for my neice's Bat Mitzvah. I remember it and I know she spent like $500 for it. She also gave me a beautiful pair of black slacks and a fancy matching top that she used to wear open like a jacket but I can easily close. I'm wearing it to my company Christmas Party next Saturday. She also gave me two silk blouses. I've never worn real silk before. And she gave me a couple of sweaters that I'm sure cost an arm and a leg as well. They are the first 'fitted' sweaters I've worn in years. You know....short and clingy instead of big and bulky.
I've been giving her stuff for months that's too big for me and now she's giving me stuff that's too small for her. The difference is that I'm giving her 'throwaway' type of items because I didn't want to spend alot, and in return, I'm getting the better stuff...including the two full length minks and the mink jacket.

Because of another thread, I remembered I kept this dress in my closet. Fifteen years ago I wore this and it was tight. Today it's loose and I need to buy some grown up lady shoes before I can't wear it this season! Happy day.  

Go walking a new baby grandson awesome !!!

Chuckle of my week went to see the dr yesterday for an adjustment and this guy in the waiting room was like you are here why ? I said because I had the surgery he was in shock it blew his mind guess I look normal to him. I told him the lap band changed my life I lost 1/2 of who I was. One of those feel good maybe I look normal moments my eyes and brain will catch up eventually

Go walking a new baby grandson awesome !!!

Hello there all you fabulous July bandsters. I've not checked in for a while. I've been furiously exercising for my FTT. I had it last Monday the 15th of September. It's very uncomfortable but not too much pain. I still have drains in which are very sore but apart from that after 8 days feeling tired but delighted. Had 3.6kg of skin removed. Had my band deflated from 11cc down to 2cc for surgery. It still swelled so much for 2 days I couldn't drink. My skin was very stretch marked so I wasn't expecting miracles but my new tummy is looking amazing. Being checked tomorrow I'll keep you posted on progress. . It does/did take more out of me than I expected and I'm really physically fit. Now fitting UK size 12. US size 8. From size UK 34 or US 28... I love my band

Thanks for the good wishes everyone. I'm so happy to know that I can walk him in the carriage, carry him up and down the stairs, sit on the floor with him...and a host of other things I couldn't do two years ago.

Go walking a new baby grandson awesome !!!

Go walking a new baby grandson awesome !!!

Go walking a new baby grandson awesome !!!

Found out earlier this evening that a grandson is on the way. I am truly blessed to be able to say this little guy will have a healthy and mobile grandma to love and help take care of him.

I totally understand. I saw my doctor a few weeks ago and they share the area with another practice, non WLS. But a man checked in with my doctor and he was so thin and small, I felt like saying, great job, but kept quiet. I don't know if people want to be noticed and called out about a great job, so I just say nothing.
You are 1/2 the person but a wonderful woman!!
Enjoy the gold star.
Arlene

Chuckle of my week went to see the dr yesterday for an adjustment and this guy in the waiting room was like you are here why ? I said because I had the surgery he was in shock it blew his mind guess I look normal to him. I told him the lap band changed my life I lost 1/2 of who I was. One of those feel good maybe I look normal moments my eyes and brain will catch up eventually

Happy birthday !!! Debbie

Chuckle of my week went to see the dr yesterday for an adjustment and this guy in the waiting room was like you are here why ? I said because I had the surgery he was in shock it blew his mind guess I look normal to him. I told him the lap band changed my life I lost 1/2 of who I was. One of those feel good maybe I look normal moments my eyes and brain will catch up eventually

Chuckle of my week went to see the dr yesterday for an adjustment and this guy in the waiting room was like you are here why ? I said because I had the surgery he was in shock it blew his mind guess I look normal to him. I told him the lap band changed my life I lost 1/2 of who I was. One of those feel good maybe I look normal moments my eyes and brain will catch up eventually

Happy thanksgiving to the group of people I am so thankful to have found at my darkest hour and have been here through my greatest time of my new life. Thank you all for your post advise wisdom laughs etc. life has been crazy in a good way and im out living it but you here are my rock and anchor so thank you. Wishing you all a happy healthy thanksgiving and if u want a fork of pie or two have it that's my plan and my band will def keep me accountable and in check. But just in case I hit the gym early this am lol .

Happy thanksgiving to the group of people I am so thankful to have found at my darkest hour and have been here through my greatest time of my new life. Thank you all for your post advise wisdom laughs etc. life has been crazy in a good way and im out living it but you here are my rock and anchor so thank you. Wishing you all a happy healthy thanksgiving and if u want a fork of pie or two have it that's my plan and my band will def keep me accountable and in check. But just in case I hit the gym early this am lol .

Happy thanksgiving to the group of people I am so thankful to have found at my darkest hour and have been here through my greatest time of my new life. Thank you all for your post advise wisdom laughs etc. life has been crazy in a good way and im out living it but you here are my rock and anchor so thank you. Wishing you all a happy healthy thanksgiving and if u want a fork of pie or two have it that's my plan and my band will def keep me accountable and in check. But just in case I hit the gym early this am lol .

Happy thanksgiving to the group of people I am so thankful to have found at my darkest hour and have been here through my greatest time of my new life. Thank you all for your post advise wisdom laughs etc. life has been crazy in a good way and im out living it but you here are my rock and anchor so thank you. Wishing you all a happy healthy thanksgiving and if u want a fork of pie or two have it that's my plan and my band will def keep me accountable and in check. But just in case I hit the gym early this am lol .

**yesterday at work**
i am pretty insecure but i do try hard to hide that..what is it called, thin skinned? i always think people are looking and laughing at me or that anyone with me is embarrassed due to my size and what i look like..
jenny, my co worker….we were talking last week about walking. my office building has a nice gym and i never go (are you nuts…..people may see me)
she came over to me and said lets go walk..and so i got up…thinking i could say my knee is hurting (which it is..rain is coming btw) and i did not have my sneakers (i took off my wedges and went barefoot) and well ran all these excuses through my mind BUT said fuck it ….and went to the nice gym and got up on the treadmill (*it had a tv*)..never seen that before
as nervous as i was, i tried not to let it show..i think she thinks i am more in control or self assured than i am…and trust me i am not..i am so scared of people judging me and lets face it, they do..
so there i was…up on the treadmill, walking and talking and thinking to myself..people may see me but maybe they will say if she can, so can i....