Hey Fam!!!

I know it's been a while since my last update, but things are a little crazy.. However, I just wanted to share a few things... So...

I flew to DC over the weekend and I think my anxiety about flying is almost over.. So, I get on the plane... I didn't get any "no, I hope the fat lady doesn't sit here looks" and neither did I have to say excuse one time as I walked down the aisle w/ my very cute Anne Klein carry on (LOL, hey.. it was my gift to myself!!)... So, I sit in the seat and get ready to ask for an extender and then I remember, I can buckle this thing now!!! So, it was a little snug over my sweater, but hey.. I could breath!!! I dropped something on the floor and bent to pick it up w/o thinking about it.. (That's huge for me, using I mull it over for a few minutes!)

At the hotel, I could actually soak in the tub w/o touching the side!!! Also, there was no fear about fitting into the chairs in the conference room or walking a few blocks from the hotel to meet w/ colleagues!!.. i may not have lost a million pounds, but I've gained so much more in terms of who I am and what I am capable of doing physically, emotionally and in every other kind of way!!

I can now go into a department store (my favorite this week is Carson Pirie Scott) and grab things off of the rack.. in a few sizes smaller than the largest size they offer.. This is HUGE for me!! Before being sleeved, I couldn't wear the largest women's plus size in ANYTHING!!! Now, I have fixation w/ the Kleins (Anne and Calvin)... LOL.. I have to get a new winter coat or 3.. and boots..

So, I am 2 pounds away from kissing the 300s goodbye FOREVER!!!...Here are a few stats..

Starting wt. 382

Current 301 (and falling)

Starting size 28/30 (3x/4x)/48DD

Current size 20 (1X/ some XL)/42D

Starting Waist 56

Current 43.5

Tina-isms:

• The sleeve can give you a great start to changing your life overall, but you still have to do the work!! Yes, I have bad days and eat BAD stuff... my body let's me know that it doesn't want it.. I can keep eating or I can allow my sleeve to do what it was meant to do.
  
• Don't beat yourself up, just tell yourself the TRUTH!!! I know when I'm not doing enough of the right things and I can't be mad at my surgeon, the scale or DOVE chocolate for making those delicious dark chocolate/raspberry bits of goodness!!! But, I don't have to beat myself up.. I just make a better decision at my next meal!
  
• Life, even the sleeved life is meant to be lived to the fullest and enjoyed to the fullest!!!
  

THanks!! You're hair is cute in your pic!! I work for a natural hair care company (my best friend's).. let me know if you're interested in trying some new products.. very reasonable and all natural!!

U have done realllly amazing for yourself am 5weeks today post opp and i just moved from 338 post op to 295!!!! I know the feeling of being more comfortable soooo happy for you!!! I have natural hair as well but living in london there arent alot of products to keep my hair soft can i pls order some stuff from you thrn to try??