Six Month Gift...

Hello All!

I have moved quite a few times over the past six years, and I have been schlepping around the same seven pairs of jeans in the hopes that I would magically fit back into them...

Well, after hitting 39 lbs lost as of Monday AND the fact that my six month bandiversary was on Tuesday, I decided I was going to be brave. I really wasn't expecting much, maybe I would be able to squeeze a little more (less) of me into the jeans this time - but definitely no zipping would be taking place...

FOUR of the seven pairs fit me, I can't believe it! The last time I tried them on they wouldn't go past my thunder thighs - now not only do they go up all the way - they actually ZIP!!!

So, I think the pants that fit this morning are sizes 20, maybe one 18W and one 3 (LB sizing).  I don't really remember, I just know that they didn't fit for many years and now they do!

Here I am in my "New" jeans this morning!

My face, just 'cause...

The timing of this momentous occasion could not have been more perfect...

1. My six month bandiversary.  The last six months have been a roller coaster for me.  I sent an email to Amy W. last night talking about the Vlog she did in the beginning of April.   She talks about how important it is to have a doctor that really works with you and that gives you total support.  This is 100% true and I have recently come to understand this since I had to switch doctors due to insurance issues, a blessing in disguise!  There were two months with my previous doctor's office (my actual surgeon) where I had no restriction and they kept putting whole cc's in and then taking them back out within 15 minutes because I couldn't keep water down.  Anyway, if you follow my blog you know all about this.  My new doctor, Dr. Ren, aka Kick Ass Doctor Lady, fixed me right up and now I am losing weight again!  I LOVE her and her office!  But, my point here was that I really have been down on myself for the two months of no weight loss.  However, a number sometimes, really is just a number.  I meet a NS goal - I fit into those jeans!
2. I am going on a cruise next week, I can't wait!  The cruise is to Bermuda and as I was checking the weather I realized that the temperature won't be that much warmer than it is here.  To me that means at night I will most likely want to wear jeans when it is chilly.  I have been really dreading this because my jeans (the one's I received from Jen W., ya know, the fabulous lady who just hit 99 lbs down!) are all too big and ubber baggy.  They look tragic - in the back I look like I have shit my pants and in the front - well, I have cock crotch.  Excuse my language, I usually am more lady like on my blog ;)
3. I can finally contribute some items to the Sisterhood!  YAY!  After I get back from my cruise and have eased back into work and the boring day to day of regular life without 11 am frozen cocktails, I will post pics and hopefully find happy homes for my clothes.  I am so grateful for the Sisterhood, it really has helped me tremendously and I can't wait to finally be able to give back!

You guys rock and I love each and every one of you!  Your support and comments over the past six months have been a HUGE part of my success thus far.  Thanks, Lovies!