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Congrats on your amazing journey. I'm happy to hear you are gainfully employed once again. I walk around the house in my heels. I gotta look and feel sexy doing mundane chores ????

Thank you kindly ???? @

My last thing I remember was talking to the anesthesiologist. The topic was boyfriends. I recall waking up to two voices a male and female trying to tell me that I had to take the BP med sublingually because my BP was too high and I remember saying " I'm cold I need blankets twice."than I went out again.

@@Inner Surfer Girl thanks for sharing.

I love plain old water so does my tummy. I will sometimes drink chamomile tea. Never was a soda or flavored drink fan even before my surgery. But was a big fan of calorie laden dessert like coffee beverages. On rare occasions I may have a cup of java with cream and stevia( if I want it sweetened) post surgery. I still love a good chai. Not the coffee shop kind but a good Indian restaurant kind. That I don't need to sweeten because it gets too sweet. So that's my treat a cup once every month. I do keep a few bottles of Powerade or Gatorade in the refrigerator incase I get leg cramps due to strenuous exercise. Haven't had leg cramps post surgery. It's just a mental thing.

Did you say yes?No... I didn't because there's a fireman pursuing me since before my surgery and if and when I decide to go out it will most likely be him first. It's a men in the uniform thing ???? in the meantime I will enjoy getting healthier and enjoy the side effects of looking sexier ???? Update: have started accepting invites for drinks now. First date of course was with the fireman. It was lovely and he has talked about a second date. Also, I had coffee date with another gentleman whom I find very attractive this week. Both these guys have known me since before my surgery. And I had a great time conversing and laughing with both.

When men you have known for years start asking you out for dates. My latest two - the produce guy at the grocery store and my insurance guy. I have known both of these guys for several years.

Besides all the health and exercise related changes I have decided to have a change in jobs. Between 3+HR daily commute and work( Bay Area traffic) I was away from home over 13+ hrs a day. That prevented me from having a more balanced lifestyle. Miss my work family but I think it's time I became more worried about my own health and well being and spend more time with my loved ones.

Once I increased my workout and cardio I stay warmer longer and don't feel cold like before.

When friends and family want to join you for workout sessions or walking because your weight loss is inspiring them to get healthier, too.

When I go out with my family or roommate I'm not allowed to order anymore. Because they say I only eat three bites so I should just take it off their plate. And save my money. It's a hard concept to grasp mentally. Going to a restaurant and not ordering. But it makes sense. These people are aware of my surgery and are always accommodating me. I do pitch in with the tips at the end.

When people say you look younger ???? When the owner of the restaurant ushers you to your table arm in arm????

I treated myself to one for my 3 month surgiversary. It was divine as always only this time I felt I really deserved it. From now on it will be a monthly thing. Heck I'm not buying clothes or eating out. Gotta treat myself for all the hard work I put in. Four to five nights of night walking, four days at the gym and all those little weight sessions and squats I sneak in at home. Thinking about getting a trainer, too.

I might try this. Thanks

I might try this. Thanks

I have taken up night walking. I bundle up and off I go walking downtown. The street is lit up nice and people are walking in and out of restaurants and bars. I feel safe doing so alone. I park my car at the bottom by the Water. Walk up to the end of the street and walk back down. About three miles altogether. Would be lovely to have a walking companion for safety purposes so I could increase the distance but for now I can honestly say this beats staying in at night. Feels great.

Thanks @FrankiesGirl. My only obstacle would be presents from our four legged canine furbabies if the owner didn't take care of it.

Slight shoulder discomfort after surgery. No pain at all. Only had nausea the first night. It was my first surgery ever.

A cousins fiancé said "I hope you are saving up for skin removal or have already saved up". How was that any of her concern. Hmmm.

Have you all started decorating? I know some folks will go all out. I would love to see. I think I will put up a few things for the kitty and I indoors. We all know how much the furbabies love to re arrange the ornaments from the tree to the floor. Or having to rescue them from the trees because these silly brats are stuck. Never a dull moment around the holidays.

I'm dreading wrinkles. One thing I always had going for me even at my HW was my younger looking face. I may even have slight rhytiphobia or full blown one. Post surgery I have amped up my skincare regimen. I am currently using and loving M- 61skin care line. And am hoping for good results.

Protein shake or one soft boiled egg. And if I am going out to breakfast with friends or family I will have a cup of coffee with cream and order a scrambled egg which never gets finished.

My sis n BIL did a Star Wars themed tree. Wish I had taken a pic to post.

Now that my energy levels up I have not a single clue what to do with myself on a Saturday night. I have been mostly just cleaning up everything, organizing and purging all day and walking. Even the carpets got shampooed yesterday. Tonight, I'm staying home for the first time in a long time. I went and grabbed some lentil vegan Soup with a couple of people and then returned home. I have lost desire to go out to parties or bars for a nightlife. I can only go shopping so many times a week. I think it's high time I find new hobbies or Bari sis/bros to socialize with. I do read and I also make jewelry. But these don't require company and are sedentary. I don't own a TV by choice. Wish there was a support group meeting for folks like us on Saturdays.

Yesterday while visiting my cousin we started going through our family photo album going back 40+ years. My weight gains was chronicled so well. From being a chubby baby/toddler to a skinny pre adolescent. Healthy fun active high school years. Hot young youth years. Somewhere in my mid twenties after marriage the weight just crept on rapidly. Pics from these years I see a smiling lips but there's sadness in the eyes. A pic not only speaks a thousand words but it also brings out some strong emotions. Those years have gone past now. A new healthier and sexier me is starting to emerge slowly but surely. Will use some of these to motivate me.