Week Thirty

Well, it's been 30 weeks. Yup, 7 1/2 months since my surgery. It' been long enough, I sometimes forget that I used to be "that" person.

I've lost 127 pounds since December, I like to round up and call it 130. It feels like more of an accomplishment that way. :)

I have talked about this before, but I still see myself bigger than I am. I walk into a store and instantly head to the plus size. Now, I have to walk back and hit the regular womens or juniors sections. I'm officially a medium and a 14-16. yay. (and I know, still total ghetto booty) I feel great though.
When I go into a store, I'll hold up a medium, look at it and think "eh, that's way too small." Then I pick up an XL to try on, and it's WAY too big. You'd think I'd learn, but it happens every time. It's funny, because every time I go shopping it's a happy surprise!

I've been out of my routine for the last week. I rode my bike 13 miles tonight, came home and jogged with the dog. I feel much more like me again, the sluggish Lauralee is starting to leave.

Lack of motivation

Well, my parents went to San Diego for a week and with no babysitter, I've completely fallen off my work out schedule has fallen by the wayside. I haven't worked out in about a week.

I feel really blah and my legs are achy. I'm just feeling old. I do feel like I look good, but I don't feel as sunny as I usually do.

On the brighter side of things, my parents are home, so hopefully,I can start working out again today. NO, I will start working out again today.

Trip to Vegas

So I flew for the first time this week since March. It was amazing. This is going to sound really dumb, but it's exciting, so I'm going to share. I was so stoked that the seatbelt fit! Not only did it fit, but I had an extra 8 or 9 inches of seatbelt! Also, on the way home from vegas, we got the bulkhead seats. The arm rest on these don't lift, but my bootey fit there. I was worried that the lift up tray table wouldn't fit over my lap, but I fit fine. The last time I flew, I had lost 60 pounds, but I still couldn't even lower the regular tray table. It was so exciting. I may be chubby, but It feels so good to be "normal."

Bike riding

I've had total motivation issues this week. This is what I've realized, it's been a hard week and I've let myself get away with no excercise. This is the first time since December I've done that...and I can feel it. I felt BLAH today. When I got home from work, I went on a 16 mile bike ride and I feel amazing! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

Old Navy

So I got into a size 18 months ago, I'm down to a size 16 now in everything else, but lately, I've noticed my new favorite pair of jeans is getting too big. I went to the closet to try the pile of hand-me-down jeans that I have in there. Today, I was able to get into the size 18 old navy jeans. When I got them, I couldn't even fit them over my thighs (when I was able to wear 18 in all other styles) It made me so happy.


I had planned on going private this week. I have mixed emotions about that though. The reason I finally made the decision to get gastric bypass is because I saw the photos of how amazing my friend Nicole looked on the pictures she posted on facebook. My reason for starting the blog was to help anyone I could to make a decision to change their lives.

I've always been a open book. I've had problems with people in my ex husbands family reading my blogs, twisting what is said, and using the information against me.

I have been annoyed by constant drama, but after changing my phone number and email addresses, I've done everything I can to eliminate unwanted contact. I'm going to change the comment settings so that they have to be approved by me and see if that mitigates any problems.

So, in other words, I'm not going private yet. If it becomes necessary later, I may have to, but for right now, I'm going to just be me.

Again, like me, hate me whatever. I'm good with me, and I'm hoping leaving this open allows those trying to find out about gastric bypass to find out about my experiences.

Legs and going private

Ok. So I think I've talked about my legs. They seriously looked like the legs of a 65 year old woman. They were so saggy and wrinkly and awful. It's a miracle, but today, I looked down, and the skin is tight, and they look normal. *sigh of relief*

Also because of events in my life right now, I will most likely make my blog private. If you'd like me to invite you to read it, please let me know.

Week Twenty Six

Week 26-120 total pounds lost.

Changes

Sometimes, you have to make changes in your life. Especially when you feel good about yourself and know that you deserve something better than your current life.

I filed for divorce at the beginning of this month. Since then, the rumors have been flying. Please, anyone who has any questions, please ask me. Don't participate in the nasty gossip and lies that have been so prevalent, not with my soon to be ex husband, but his family. I am an open book and willing to answer any question.

I am above the poo flinging that has been taking place, so I'm not going to post any details of my personal business here, but ask, don't assume. Thanks.