Nsv... I Went From 5:45 Am To 5 Pm Without Using My Wheelchair...

[New_Hope 54]

WTG TJmom. I haven't been on our group for awhile. I am so proud of you!!

[tjmom 200]

thank you.... today i walked this morning but by noon my left calf developed an ache/pain....like a Charlie horse.... so i used my chair awhile....walked awhile..... back and forth rest of day...

hope everyone had a great day...

[notime 340]

That's it! Keep doing what you can each day. I admire your strength and will.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Just curious if you ever use a cane to help you out? Might make this transition a bit easier on you. I hike alot and I love using my hiking poles. You could get one of those and you would look sporty.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I love that idea!!

You're doing fantastic Tjsmom

[tjmom 200]

Sporty .... can't say i have ever been sporty, but worth a try....now, off to find a knarly polished walking stick....thank you for the great idea!

[tjmom 200]

My husband took me shopping today at Goodwill....

Before surgery i was wearing:

pants (all elastic waistband) - 26/28 - 3x

tops (all knit) - 30/32 - 4x

shoes (black only) 9 - 9.5

Today:

jeans (with zipper & button) 20

tops (knit AND some cotton ones) 2x

shoes (colorful) 8

For the first time (in i don't know how many years) i had fun (yes, fun) trying on clothes.... played "dress up" again when we got home.!!! it will continue to get better and better each month.... I LOVE MY SLEEVE!

[chad2rad 491]

Tjmom, you are fierce!

[tjmom 200]

thank you !

[tjmom 200]

now, if i could only figure out how to get my picture the right direction BEFORE posting it...i wouldn't feel like a goof ball..... sorry, it was an exhausting day... lol

[Lissa 2,631]

I'm so happy for you on the size changes!! I think you need to post a new face pic for your profile, too! That's where I first noticed my weight loss and I'm betting your face has slimmed down a lot.

YOU are amazing! You go girl!!!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

That is so cool! You are doing so well, I'm starting to get jealous;)

[tjmom 200]

Lissa,

i looked at my pictures and i don't see a change in my face.... it's hard for me to think i am changing... thank you for your suggestion, and i will be watching my face from now on....here is my latest pictures.... thank you all for your wonderful comments

[dar1983 752]

AMAZING!!!

[TracyLynn 30]

Wow, what an insipiring story. Good luck to you and congratulations! I have not had my surgery yet (tenativly scheduled for Aug 14th pending pre-tests) but I love to hear stories like this. It confirms that I am making the right decission for me. Keep up the good work!