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You look great and from the smiles obviously feel great too!
Kate 😀

Congratulations for getting back on track. Not easy to do by any means 😀

Wait until you're pregnant and complete strangers walk up and rub your belly like you're a statue of Budda!

“ I never know it’s you from the back”. One year in.
”Wow you’re still eating small meals “ Three years in
”Dont lose anymore, you will look like you’ve just come from a concentration camp” From a Jewish work colleague. I was so shocked. Was glad to hear the next week she was moving not only to a different department but also to another town. Usually she’s such a lovely person 😕

My 78 year old aunt and I were discussing my upcoming surgery a couple of months ago and I was explaining what actually happens (removing 80% of my stomach through a hole in my abdomen). We talked for a bit and then she asked "soooo, what do they do when you are done losing the weight, put in back in through the same hole?" I was laughing so hard it was difficult to answer. Gotta love her!!

“ I never know it’s you from the back”. One year in.
”Wow you’re still eating small meals “ Three years in
”Dont lose anymore, you will look like you’ve just come from a concentration camp” From a Jewish work colleague. I was so shocked. Was glad to hear the next week she was moving not only to a different department but also to another town. Usually she’s such a lovely person 😕

“ I never know it’s you from the back”. One year in.
”Wow you’re still eating small meals “ Three years in
”Dont lose anymore, you will look like you’ve just come from a concentration camp” From a Jewish work colleague. I was so shocked. Was glad to hear the next week she was moving not only to a different department but also to another town. Usually she’s such a lovely person 😕

“ I never know it’s you from the back”. One year in.
”Wow you’re still eating small meals “ Three years in
”Dont lose anymore, you will look like you’ve just come from a concentration camp” From a Jewish work colleague. I was so shocked. Was glad to hear the next week she was moving not only to a different department but also to another town. Usually she’s such a lovely person 😕

Yay on the sleeping AND the holiday Kate!!! After all your hard work, you deserve it!!! ((hugs))!!!

My weird weight loss comments:
I had a family Dr's appointment. I walked passed the receptionist sitting at her desk. She latched both hands around my thigh and exclaimed "your so small" I don't know this woman well enough to have her attached to my leg....lol
dinner party with my husband and several other couples. A guy across the table looked at my husband and said " you must be having sex all the time now"
My surgeons office - Dietician said I would look less skeletal if I gained ten pounds - The dr that same day told me I'd be at my ideal weight if I lost ten pounds.
Local bariatric meeting - A person told me "you didn't have to work as hard as the rest of us to lose weight"

I know I’m a day late but never mind lol.
Friday was great, I worked 11 hours but managed to get a ton of work done which means I’m on top of everything for my holiday... I leave next Thursday for two and a half weeks in the sun... hurrah. I slept so well last night, a first for the past ten months or so which is fantastic.
What FluffyChix said !!!

"You look great, but is it rude to ask...do you have cancer or something?" ---neighborhood teen boy I often encounter while riding my bike. LOL
"Nope. I had weight loss surgery."
"Oh! That's cool. Glad you're not sick."

I posted this in the February Sleevers already, but it seems appropriate here!
I have had a fantastic week!
My weight loss is finally becoming noticeable. Three colleagues I had not seen in over a year this week commented that I’ve lost a lot of weight. It was all separate meetings, so it’s not like they could discuss amongst themselves.
I’m finally getting too small for my clothes. First I had to get work slacks the next size down. This week I was on a trip and packed a couple of dresses and jeans that fit just a week or two ago. The jeans were way baggy and the shirt was too long. The dresses looked ok, but it were quite loose on me. I ordered some jeans in 1 and 2 sizes down. They were here when I got home, and the ones 2 sizes down are what fit! The only downside is the thought of the expense of replacing or altering my wardrobe.
I misconnected on my flight home and instead of getting my upgraded seat, I got stuck in a middle seat, exit row. Not only are middles always awkward. Exit rows have solid arm rests, instead of the moveable arm rests that can be raised and lowered. And because the seats have the solid arm rests with the tray table in them, it makes the seats even narrower. I usually avoid these seats at all cost, but today I had no choice. I was so surprised and happy when I fit in the seat and was completely comfortable!
It’s getting much easier to lie to people about WLS. I don’t know if lying is a good thing, but at least I’m not stressing about people asking why I’m not eating.
Oh, and this happened!

I had two five pound months.....then, this month, had a ten pound month. It's crazy. Stay the course:)

Ok, thanks for this:
top photo, 169lbs and near-goal, close to normal and dressed in colour (a new thing),
versus bottom picture, at 210lbs - somber suit to hide fat arms, chin (and I cut out my idolised prime minister who I was chaperoning on this trip, she too slim so shame made me cut her out!)
I Celebrate the change from shame to ‘I don’t think people are staring in shops’

Kate you are my hero. Congratulations!!
Before committing to this surgery, I was a daily drinker. A relaxing cocktail after work was just part of my routine. I had to come to terms with letting go of that lifestyle. I am feeling much better for it, not to mention a little richer:)
Also, my mother is a recovering alcoholic 29 years sober.
Keep putting you first, one day at a time!

Five weeks and two days since my last drink and back at the gym three days a week.
I went to the rehab support group, which was rubbish. I have decided to do private counselling, one on one.
Fifteen pounds down.... That’s 15!!!!!!!
🤸🏼‍♀️🤹🏻‍♀️

Five weeks and two days since my last drink and back at the gym three days a week.
I went to the rehab support group, which was rubbish. I have decided to do private counselling, one on one.
Fifteen pounds down.... That’s 15!!!!!!!
🤸🏼‍♀️🤹🏻‍♀️

Congrats Kate!!! You're one strong lady. Respect!

I will hit my two year mark in a month and can say sobriety is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself to date. Next is WLS on Thursday. With sobriety there will be good days and bad but always remember that booze never makes anything better in the end. Praying for you! If you ever need support, please reach out.

Five weeks and two days since my last drink and back at the gym three days a week.
I went to the rehab support group, which was rubbish. I have decided to do private counselling, one on one.
Fifteen pounds down.... That’s 15!!!!!!!
🤸🏼‍♀️🤹🏻‍♀️

Congrats on being sober. My dad is 8 years and I am 2 this year July from opiods

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Keep doing this Kate, have faith in the recovery.

Good for you. Taking care of yourself is what this journey is all about. Good for you getting a counselor. I wish you the best of luck and encourage you to continue one day at a time- like all of us must- whether the addiction is food or booze- or both. Good luck!

Omg Amazing!