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23 Weeks Post-op | 75 Pounds Off

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It's been a while, but I've been doing great! This Friday will put me at 23 weeks post-op. This morning I was pleased to see that I am 75.6 pounds lighter than I was on the morning of my gastric sleeve surgery. A lot has happened since I last wrote.  I changed jobs, back to that commuting job I really loved (and which paid better than the local job) but now I only have to commute 2 days out of the month. The rest of the month I can work from home! This is exactly what our family has been needing: me physically close and able to be involved with my family, but fulfilled in my work with a paycheck that someone with my skills and qualifications deserves.  Working from home has allowed me to prioritize my health, which is especially important right now with the pandemic situation. In the shape I was in before surgery, I would likely have been one of the casualties of COVID-19. Now, my body would stand a much better chance of surviving should I contract the illness. We're still ...

Clothing Sizes: January 2020

Bras:  I'm really not sure. A couple months ago I ordered some new 50D bras and they fit. I also accidentally ordered a 50DD bra and, to my surprise, it also fit. So... my cups runneth over.  Shirts:  3XL from clothing stores like Belk or regular t-shirts.  2XL or 26/28 from online retailers Woman Within, Jessica London, and Roaman's Because the type of moisture-wicking fabric used in our work polos doesn't stretch, I had to order men's 4XL. Depressing and embarassing.  Pants:  Size 26 from Lane Bryant Size 26 or 26/28 from Woman Within, etc.  Socks:  I used to wear ladies' 9-11. They don't stretch enough now so I gave up and bought men's ankle athletic socks. They feel great.  Shoes:  New Balance 9.5 or 10 Yellow Box Wedge Flip Flops, size 11 Dresses:  I don't own any that fit right now and I don't intend to buy any more for the time being.