I woke up this morning and my butt cheeks are sore.. It was weird because I felt fine yesterday and didn't go to the gym all weekend, I didn't do any extra bedroom activities so that's out too

So as I am sitting there wondering what the heck is going on I realize I wore heels all day yesterday!!! For the first time in about 2 or 3 years I can't remember. And they were high wedge heels too and so comfortable..

That's a pretty good reason for my butt to hurt..lol

I guess I should wear them more often and give my butt an extra workout..

On a side note it was awesome to go to my Family easter party and not eat myself sick. I had one small plate I picked off of and that was it. Last year I ate so much I felt sick. I have a cousin who is well over 400 lbs and she had eaten so much she just laid back on the couch and let it all hang out. I saw myself only a few months ago and it was very eye opening. I really want to tell her I had the surgery and how awesome I feel but I don't want to offend her and I know I will because that side of my family are very against any kind of dieting and weightloss.. (of course they are super obese) My Aunt once cooked hamburger meat with crisco in it!! I refused to eat it and she didn't talk to me for months. As unhealthy as I was I knew that was too much! No one except my parents, siblings, and boyfriend know I had surgery. It was interesting to see peoples reactions to me. I have lost 46 lbs total now in 2 months. I feel fantastic. Not only did I have an awesome easter I was able to move around and help my daughter hunt eggs and I never felt sick or too full. AND............. I lost 1.5 lbs since yesterday morning!!!

I am so ready for what the future has in store for me..

GREAT JOB! I'm soooo happy for you! Changing your life isn't easy but you made the decision and I can tell you are going to be 100% successful!

On a side note it was awesome to go to my Family easter party and not eat myself sick. I had one small plate I picked off of and that was it. Last year I ate so much I felt sick. I have a cousin who is well over 400 lbs and she had eaten so much she just laid back on the couch and let it all hang out. I saw myself only a few months ago and it was very eye opening. I really want to tell her I had the surgery and how awesome I feel but I don't want to offend her and I know I will because that side of my family are very against any kind of dieting and weightloss.. (of course they are super obese) My Aunt once cooked hamburger meat with crisco in it!! I refused to eat it and she didn't talk to me for month. too much. It was interesting to see peoples reactions to me. I have lost 46 lbs total now in 2 months. I feel fantastic. Not only did I have an awesome easter I was able to move around and help my daughter hunt eggs and I never felt sick or too full. AND............. I lost 1.5 lbs since yesterday morning!!!

I am so ready for what the future has in store for me..

Merydia,

Really enjoyed your post. Especially your last sentenced. "I am so ready for what the future has in store for me"

To me its always interesting to hear about families that make these large delicious meals that people love to eat that have millions of calories and fat upon fat. When someone (like you) says no thank you to certain fods they get upset.

You are right that usually these families are obese. They don't want to see anybody of a regular size because that might eventually make them haveto look at themselves in a negative way.

In my situation its the opposite, I have 4 siblings and my mom . they have always been normal sized or less. Very athletic as is mom who keeps "mentioning" me being overweight. Every year for my b'day she gives me a weght watchers cupcake.

Anyways, instead of my family pushing food on me, they watch to see if i could please eat less. Oh well, what can you do? Well i guess doing the sleeve is the best thing for me.

Glad you had a great Easter, eating well, yet still enjoying your meal.

best to you

kathy

You are really Rocking your Sleeve! Congrats! If your cousin asks, then tell her, but otherwise, don't waste your breath! Just enjoy the new you with the healthy eating habits! You ROCK girl! Keep going forward and don't look back!

Nice story Congrats, it sounds like you are doing fantastic so far!

I agree with Dorrie, don't mention it unless she asks one on one. Be open and honest, you could save her life. Otherwise it's probably not a good idea. This sort of intervention should only be done when someone is in it 110%.

Cheers on your awesome journey!!!

I love your post Merydia!!!!! You go girl!!!!!!!

Congrats on your success! My mom has a friend who sounds like some of your family and is literally obsessed with food. She's about 350 pounds (she claims 250, but there's no way in heck I weighed more than her at my highest weight when she's twice my size). She eats four plates at a buffet, plus two Desserts and she's diabetic! She has no interest in losing weight and even goes so far as trying to find doctors that basically coddle her. If a doctor tells her she needs to lose weight or that her co-morbidities are because of her weight (she has to take 30+ pills a day for them), she'll find a new doctor who will say what she wants to hear. It's sickening.

I wish I was balanced enough to wear heels. I'm scared to wear anything higher than one or two inches. Part of the reason before was because my weight. I mean, how embarrassing would it be to walk in heels and one of them break off? Now, while I'm still heavier, it's mainly because I'm so uncoordinated and graceless, I'd break my ankle or fall flat on my face, lol.

Maybe once you get closer to goal, you're family will be more open-minded about surgery or at least be willing to listen to what it's about. They'll be jealous of your success.