BIG Update on me...

[Mingolvr]

First and foremost.......I totally quit analogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And to make things better I got my Lil' Chuck today, so I'm a very happy vaper!

I quit a week before my body make-over surgery, and I'm doing great! No desire for an analog. I'm so thrilled...I added a banner to brag a bit!

Next, my surgery went very well. I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants to undo what 27yrs of ignoring myself did to me. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG TO DO THIS?????????

The doctor removed 17lbs of skin, fatty tissue and stretched muscle. I lost a whole size in 7hrs!!! When I woke up I was fine, when I tried to get up and walk I felt like someone had stitched my knees to my chin it was so tight, but I feel so good now 2.5 weeks after.

I've had to go buy smaller PJ's since that's what I'm living in for now since I still have drains in, but from a 2X or 3X to a size Large already! And I still have 10 weeks or so more to go before all the swelling is gone and the doctor figures I'll be down another 15lbs or so by then.

I'm leaving tomorrow for TX. My son is returning from Iraq and is expected in on Tuesday. My S/O and I are driving his car out to him, we'll spend Thanksgiving with him and then fly home. I am so excited!

I feel like a whole new person. With what has been going on in my life the last 18months, I deserve this new start, and I"m going to make the best of life from now on! A new me, a new time in my life, and a whole new outlook. Less weight, no analogs and I'm feeling good!!!! Who could ask for more?

[marg]

Wow! Congrats!

[SudokuGal]

So glad you posted this. You go girl!!!!

[Mary Kay]

When you do a makeover you don't just touch up the roots!
Good for you! I am glad you gave yourself this new lease on life. I would love to do a bit of an overhaul myself but..that dratted being afraid of needles and procedures keeps getting in the way!
Rest as much as you can on your trip, it's easy to over do.
A big hug for you and your returning son!

[PatriciafromCO]

How Wonderful,,, got to love a post that leaves you grining from ear to ear.... Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your Son, wonderful he is home safe and sound too.... (((( sending good thoughts your way))))

[rocketvapor]

Holy crap! It's the 6-million-dollar vaper!

Looks like you'll have to post a new pic once the swelling goes down.

Good for you! And give your son a big kiss for me, a fellow vet! Happy Thanksgiving!