Major NSVs!

[greensleeve 457]

I'm 7 weeks out. I'm down 56 pounds but more exciting to me is I have lost 5 inches in my waist and my hips.

I'm down from 24 pants to 18; and some 18s are getting loose!

I bought a shirt at the store last weekend. It was in the regular section so I didn't know if it would fit. I held up the XL and thought it fit.

Got home and I was swimming in it! Went back and tried on the medium. It fit well but the bust area looked odd the way it was cut because I'm still a D. So I got the L and it looks good even though its a bit big.

Unbelievable! I also lost three inches under my bust and I'm having to use the inner clasp. I'm putting off getting new bras as long as I can.

Also I talked to my daughter who is 9. I was talking to her about eating habits and told her I don't want her to end up over weight like me. She said she didn't think I was overweight. If only we could see ourselves through their eyes!

I'm able to walk up the stairs at work which are huge without grabbing the rail or feeling tired. I have a lot more energy too!

[630racoon 30]

Whoooo Hooooo green sleeve! I am having my surgery this June 25th cannot wait to experience what your experiencing! That is amazing!!

I know what you mean about seeing ourselves as our children see us, my 15 year old told me that to her I was perfect. Gotta love them hugh? Keep up the good work, add me as a friend and please keep in touch, so after my surgery we can keep in touch and compare shrinking together. LOL Pamela

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

My 20 yo son told me I'm not as fat as I think I am (his words). Then when I told him no more birthday cake, he freaked out! When I told my 14 yo about the eating plan, he said "so you're having medically induced anorexia". 23 yo daughter is like "so, you like going under the knife"

God made kids babies first so we'd have to love them. Then they develop the power of speech...

[Fullofitx3 146]

That's awesome, keep up the hard work.

[greensleeve 457]

Thanks guys! I never thought I'd get here!

[630racoon 30]

OMG Ginger snaps, your too funny, our kids are funny huh? I never thought of it as medical induced anorexia?

She is a smart one your daughter, her wheels are always turning, I can tell. Thats a good thing for the most part. lol Tell your son he has to have a mini birthday cake so there is none left after their done and not enough for you.

You know, I would never wish anorexia on anyone but you know its funny, I have always said just once in my life I would like someone to say to me "gain some weight your too thin" LOL Our kids love us and if they are expressing themselves thoughtfully and powerfully then we as parents I believe did a good job raising them. Good Luck to you. Pamela

[MichiganChic 3,262]

My 20 yo son told me I'm not as fat as I think I am (his words). Then when I told him no more birthday cake, he freaked out! When I told my 14 yo about the eating plan, he said "so you're having medically induced anorexia". 23 yo daughter is like "so, you like going under the knife"

God made kids babies first so we'd have to love them. Then they develop the power of speech...

That made me chuckle....and I think your 14 year old nailed it. It is a little like surgically induced anorexia (sort of) and it's a really good idea for some of us I've found my kids do what I teach them, even as young adults. Mine reacted similarly to yours, at first. I taught them we should focus on food, and lots of it. I didn't mean to do that, but it's how I acted. I fostered bad habits under the guise of yo-yo dieting, trying to 'eat healthy', and alternately paying no attention to diet at all. Now my oldest daughter is preparing to have the sleeve, seeing what is possible. I don't focus so much on food, and I LOVE that I don't need to eat so much. It is definitely a shift in thinking. I see my middle daughter struggling with her weight, exercising, doing all the right things, but she is so hungry all the time she is miserable. I'll support her the best I can and my heart breaks for her, but in the back of my mind, I see myself, and I wish she could have a little surgically induced anorexia (sleeve), too.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

@@greensleeve Good for you!

[greensleeve 457]

Thank you!