This morning I went to a "prayer breakfast" that was held at the union hall that I usually work at. I was asked to video tape it for the local, so I took my video camera. The Breakfast I did good with - had scrambled egg and a sausage patty and 1 bite of hashbrowns (I was given about 1/2 cup that ended up being thrown out). I ate my Protein first and then had the bite of hashbrowns and I was full. I spent a couple of hours on my feet holding my video camera - so now my back and arm are sore. It's the longest I've been able to stand/walk around, so even though I'm sore, I'm very happy about that.

There were a few people there that I haven't seen in a while (like since 2 months before surgery), as well as a couple of people that I have seen off and on since the surgery. These people all called me "skinny" today. I'm still not "skinny" - but, I am now wearing size 24W pants for the first time in 5 years (down from my 28W which will be going to the local thrift store) and a 1x top. I'm definitely slimmer than I was, but still have a long way to go. On the other hand, I am feeling really good about all the "skinny" compliments.

congrats! Sounds like a good outing. Keep up the good work!

hahaha I bet that DID feel good!!! Congrats Nancy!! Keep it up, it is soooooooo wonderful to be heading in the right direction!! PTL

Thank you ladies.

Tonight I went to a concert at a casino and had a longer than normal walk. Then my seat was in the balcony, so I had to go up about 2 flights of stairs to reach it. I did it all without losing my breath or needing to take a break. That is a real accomplishment!