As I have Wednesday and Thursday off this week I get a weekend in the middle of the week. So I am down visiting a friend and while I wait for her to get home I have some quiet computer time with no feelings of rushing because I have somewhere to be or things that need doing. So here comes the two year post surgery post...
What I have noticed or how my life has changed...
the obvious first...
I was wearing a 4x now I wear larges some mediums
I could barely walk ( though I never realized how true that was)... now I walk at least 3 miles a day and have done a half marathon and still planning on the full marathon next...
I used my fat to hide...though it probably made me more seen...now I walk and talk with confidence... well most of the time anyway.
I never seemed to care about style and clothes and girlie things...now I am very aware of what looks good on me what I like and don't like and wear more jewelry and makeup than ever. Oh AND I love it!
I was wearing size 11 shoes now 9's
I can wear chokers and not feel choked
bracelets fit
rings fit
belts look good
some things about me I have noticed or rediscovered...
I have great eyes and cheek bones. I know sounds vain but I really lost my eyes under all that weight and they are one of my favorite things about me.
I actually have things like collar and hip bones. a rib cage does exist on me.
a lap I have a lap!
My lips, while they are small, actually fit my face!
some things I can do...
walk and walk and walk...
run if needed
sit anywhere
go to normal department stores for clothes!!! YIPPEE!!!
wear my moms "old" clothes
sit here with a lap top on my lap typing
work all day walking and standing and not have my feet or back hurting
squat down and get back up with not even a thought about it
dance the night away
wear heels
fit in boots
wear a seat belt in the back seat
fly and wear the seat belt, fit in the seat completely with room to spare
heights don't bother me like they used I can go up and down ladders with very little thought
have my puppy in the recliner with me and still be able to type and all be comfortable
not worry about "space" issues mostly I can fit somewhere if it made for an adult
see my feet forget that see my legs
receive a hug from a child easily
not be worried about what people think if I order dessert though now people are overly concerned about what I don't eat...
cut my hair color it whatever it can shine and be bold I can be noticed!
make fool of myself having fun doing a stupid line dance
dance alone or nearly alone in front of silly non dancing people at a dance
stand up for myself and my ideas
and hopefully I do a better job of encouraging others I feel like i do but that is a subjective thing and hard for me to really judge. But I think I try to help and encourage others more than I used to.
3 comments:
That's alot to notice about yourself! Congrats!
hugz, Pinkie
I think this is so marvelous!! I relate to just about all of those things. I still do. The one that sticks out to me is the airplane thing. Every year I go away for a work conference and the plane seatbelts never fit me. I think about it continually about 2 weeks before I go. Thankfully I'm not going to the conference this year so it's not a worry. With all of the changes I'm trying to make now hopefully those things will get better. I'm so happy for you doll and you've accomplished so much. I'm so proud of you Gayle!
Joy
AWESOMMME !!!!! I know the feeling kiddo. I sat on a bench next to a friend the other night... and there was room in between us !!!
I too am noticing new (or old) things about myself, and you're one of the only people I don't have to explain that feeling to. I'm soooooo proud and happy for you sister friend you are my hero.
luv u T
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