Okay, sooo....When you undergo Weight Loss Surgery (WLS), you become familiar with the different lingo that the forums and blog sites use. One of them that I've used here and there is what is described as a "Wow Moment". You see, when you gain a lot of weight, you see yourself differently that the slim people in the world. When you lose the weight, you still think like someone who is overweight. Often, you don't realize how well you're doing but then, something wonderful happens, even if it's suddenly being able to sit in a chair comfortably, that makes you realize just how far you've come in your weight loss journey. So, yesterday I had my first real "wow moments", and now I'll share.
I went to Walmart after work, kind of in a hurry because I still had to make dinner for Lou and I, and then the two of us were heading over to Sacramento to watch our daughter, Brittany, play in the semifinals for TCC Sections (she's a varsity player for Pioneer High School & only a sophomore...but, I'm not proud or anything). Anyways, I got sidetracked there...Okay, so I go into Walmart looking to get some household supplies and stuff. Since WLS, I've discovered that I get cold much easier than I used to. Prior to the surgery, I was hot if it was over 70 degrees. Now, I get cold if it's under 85. Just one of the many wonderful changes (no, really, I'd rather be cold than sweaty!!) of WLS! So, I've been looking for a cheap sweater and haven't been able to find one anywhere since it's now hot outside. Well, I see this cute little beige number lying on top of a rack and I see the size (12/14) and think there's no way that's going to fit. I mean, I was a 18/20 or 1X prior to the surgery, I don't think I've shrunk that much. But, what the hell, I try it on and it's a perfect fit!!! Okay, so now I'm wowed and of course, I grabbed it and threw it in my basket.
So, I'm walking over to the hair supplies, you know shampoo and the like which is supposed to make my unruly curls gorgeous and irresistible, only to pass these cute little shorts. Well, I see there a size 14 and I think, "I'll probably be in these in another 6 weeks", so I throw them in the basket. I found some size 16 jean shorts last week at home and they were a little snug, but I can wear them. Well, when I got home, I tried them on and they fit perfectly!!! Wow # 2!! lol...So, I'm down from a size 20 to a size 14 in 7 weeks!!! Yahooooo!!!! I know, it doesn't seem like much and I know all about different brands run different sizes, but the fact remains that I haven't been in a size 14 shorts in at least eight years!! And so far, all is going well, body wise except that my round, bubble butt is now going flat! lol...Never had that issue before but if it means smaller clothes, who cares???
On to other things....This week has been softball every night and so, I am getting pretty darned tired and not wanting to cook at home. This makes my life difficult because I cannot eat out, really. I mean, I can have stuff but who wants to spend five bucks on a meal to only eat fifty-cents worth? lol....Me, suddenly becoming frugal? What's with that??!!!!
Okay, just wanted to share...enjoy your humpday and until next time.....
I went to Walmart after work, kind of in a hurry because I still had to make dinner for Lou and I, and then the two of us were heading over to Sacramento to watch our daughter, Brittany, play in the semifinals for TCC Sections (she's a varsity player for Pioneer High School & only a sophomore...but, I'm not proud or anything). Anyways, I got sidetracked there...Okay, so I go into Walmart looking to get some household supplies and stuff. Since WLS, I've discovered that I get cold much easier than I used to. Prior to the surgery, I was hot if it was over 70 degrees. Now, I get cold if it's under 85. Just one of the many wonderful changes (no, really, I'd rather be cold than sweaty!!) of WLS! So, I've been looking for a cheap sweater and haven't been able to find one anywhere since it's now hot outside. Well, I see this cute little beige number lying on top of a rack and I see the size (12/14) and think there's no way that's going to fit. I mean, I was a 18/20 or 1X prior to the surgery, I don't think I've shrunk that much. But, what the hell, I try it on and it's a perfect fit!!! Okay, so now I'm wowed and of course, I grabbed it and threw it in my basket.
So, I'm walking over to the hair supplies, you know shampoo and the like which is supposed to make my unruly curls gorgeous and irresistible, only to pass these cute little shorts. Well, I see there a size 14 and I think, "I'll probably be in these in another 6 weeks", so I throw them in the basket. I found some size 16 jean shorts last week at home and they were a little snug, but I can wear them. Well, when I got home, I tried them on and they fit perfectly!!! Wow # 2!! lol...So, I'm down from a size 20 to a size 14 in 7 weeks!!! Yahooooo!!!! I know, it doesn't seem like much and I know all about different brands run different sizes, but the fact remains that I haven't been in a size 14 shorts in at least eight years!! And so far, all is going well, body wise except that my round, bubble butt is now going flat! lol...Never had that issue before but if it means smaller clothes, who cares???
On to other things....This week has been softball every night and so, I am getting pretty darned tired and not wanting to cook at home. This makes my life difficult because I cannot eat out, really. I mean, I can have stuff but who wants to spend five bucks on a meal to only eat fifty-cents worth? lol....Me, suddenly becoming frugal? What's with that??!!!!
Okay, just wanted to share...enjoy your humpday and until next time.....
