Little-Miss-Perfect
Doing it exante style :)
How's it going Jen? xx
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I will do this...
Hey everyone... I've had a really busy few days.
Well, I mentioned a few weeks ago that my OH was having problems with his ankles. He was in the Army and a few years ago upon discharge he had to have reconstructive surgery done to both of his ankles. He has been having massive problems with pain and he finally managed to get a referral back to the original surgeons. He had a CT scan done a week ago and then on Thursday he got his results. Turns out that the original surgery has failed and he needs further, more invasive surgery done. They will do one ankle at a time, take the pins that are in his ankles out, clean the joint, do a bone graft, more pins and he will be in plaster for 3 months, a moon boot for a further 3 months and then 3 months of intensive physio and then the other ankle will have the same. He won't be able to weight bare on the ankle in plaster and because he has the same condition in his other ankle that will mean that mobility will be about zero.
We know how bad the surgery is from the previous time. So its all been a bit rubbish really but all we can do is just deal with it really. Hopefully this time it will work but the surgeons did warn us that 25% of this type of surgery fails - and obviously with it failing the last time it makes it even more nerve wracking. But you just have to think its going to work.
I did get good news on the job front but I will let you all know about that soonish
We started to prepare for the surgery by going out shopping in the big smoke I decided that I needed some new trousers because I really don't have any. It was quite an achievement really because I went to Primark and I got myself some size 20 and 18 tops They actually look tiny - when I hold them up I think to myself, I am not this size. Went to Next and bought a pair of size 22 trousers - I actually put on a pair of size 20 trousers and they fitted!!!!! Didn't like the style of them though so I kept the 22's which, get this, HAD ROOM - they actually are a little baggy around the mid section It's the first time, ever, that I've shopped in normal shops and haven't went anywhere near Evans. Its also the first time ever that I have shopped for clothes for myself in Primark or Next (in the shop if you get my drift lol).
Even now, I still think to myself, surely I can fit in those clothes... my brain hasn't caught up with my weight loss. I'm wearing clothes that are between 4 and 5 sizes too big for me. 17 days ago at work I was wearing trousers that were size 28 (which when I got them in the Christmas sales and were really tight) and they were really baggy. I put them on yesterday and they were beyond baggy - they were obscene.
I sold all my really nice clothes on Ebay a few weeks ago. And the rest of the clothes - work clothes and things I've had for years are going to cash for clothes - 6 bags worth. I now have one rail of clothes I'm just buying a few things to tide me over - there isn't any point in buying lots. Hopefully I won't be an 18/20/22 for much longer
PS.. Nee - how the hell do you get your score so high???? xxx
Well, I mentioned a few weeks ago that my OH was having problems with his ankles. He was in the Army and a few years ago upon discharge he had to have reconstructive surgery done to both of his ankles. He has been having massive problems with pain and he finally managed to get a referral back to the original surgeons. He had a CT scan done a week ago and then on Thursday he got his results. Turns out that the original surgery has failed and he needs further, more invasive surgery done. They will do one ankle at a time, take the pins that are in his ankles out, clean the joint, do a bone graft, more pins and he will be in plaster for 3 months, a moon boot for a further 3 months and then 3 months of intensive physio and then the other ankle will have the same. He won't be able to weight bare on the ankle in plaster and because he has the same condition in his other ankle that will mean that mobility will be about zero.
We know how bad the surgery is from the previous time. So its all been a bit rubbish really but all we can do is just deal with it really. Hopefully this time it will work but the surgeons did warn us that 25% of this type of surgery fails - and obviously with it failing the last time it makes it even more nerve wracking. But you just have to think its going to work.
I did get good news on the job front but I will let you all know about that soonish
We started to prepare for the surgery by going out shopping in the big smoke
I decided that I needed some new trousers because I really don't have any. It was quite an achievement really because I went to Primark and I got myself some size 20 and 18 tops They actually look tiny - when I hold them up I think to myself, I am not this size. Went to Next and bought a pair of size 22 trousers - I actually put on a pair of size 20 trousers and they fitted!!!!! Didn't like the style of them though so I kept the 22's which, get this, HAD ROOM - they actually are a little baggy around the mid section It's the first time, ever, that I've shopped in normal shops and haven't went anywhere near Evans. Its also the first time ever that I have shopped for clothes for myself in Primark or Next (in the shop if you get my drift lol).Even now, I still think to myself, surely I can fit in those clothes... my brain hasn't caught up with my weight loss. I'm wearing clothes that are between 4 and 5 sizes too big for me. 17 days ago at work I was wearing trousers that were size 28 (which when I got them in the Christmas sales and were really tight) and they were really baggy. I put them on yesterday and they were beyond baggy - they were obscene.
I sold all my really nice clothes on Ebay a few weeks ago. And the rest of the clothes - work clothes and things I've had for years are going to cash for clothes - 6 bags worth. I now have one rail of clothes
I'm just buying a few things to tide me over - there isn't any point in buying lots. Hopefully I won't be an 18/20/22 for much longer PS.. Nee - how the hell do you get your score so high???? xxx
x Nee x
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Hey everyone... I've had a really busy few days.
Well, I mentioned a few weeks ago that my OH was having problems with his ankles. He was in the Army and a few years ago upon discharge he had to have reconstructive surgery done to both of his ankles. He has been having massive problems with pain and he finally managed to get a referral back to the original surgeons. He had a CT scan done a week ago and then on Thursday he got his results. Turns out that the original surgery has failed and he needs further, more invasive surgery done. They will do one ankle at a time, take the pins that are in his ankles out, clean the joint, do a bone graft, more pins and he will be in plaster for 3 months, a moon boot for a further 3 months and then 3 months of intensive physio and then the other ankle will have the same. He won't be able to weight bare on the ankle in plaster and because he has the same condition in his other ankle that will mean that mobility will be about zero.
We know how bad the surgery is from the previous time. So its all been a bit rubbish really but all we can do is just deal with it really. Hopefully this time it will work but the surgeons did warn us that 25% of this type of surgery fails - and obviously with it failing the last time it makes it even more nerve wracking. But you just have to think its going to work.
I did get good news on the job front but I will let you all know about that soonish
We started to prepare for the surgery by going out shopping in the big smoke
Even now, I still think to myself, surely I can fit in those clothes... my brain hasn't caught up with my weight loss. I'm wearing clothes that are between 4 and 5 sizes too big for me. 17 days ago at work I was wearing trousers that were size 28 (which when I got them in the Christmas sales and were really tight) and they were really baggy. I put them on yesterday and they were beyond baggy - they were obscene.
I sold all my really nice clothes on Ebay a few weeks ago. And the rest of the clothes - work clothes and things I've had for years are going to cash for clothes - 6 bags worth. I now have one rail of clothes
PS.. Nee - how the hell do you get your score so high???? xxx
Im sorry to hear that about your OH, must be really hard, I hope the treatment works for you as you deserve it and he definitely does. When will the surgery start?
Wow on the clothes hun, amazing!! really impressed, must be a fab feeling!! Im getting back on it today, had a week of munching normally, but from my big gain I have managed to sts so am pleased with that at least!
and yes, what an awesome score...All I can say is pure focus, determination and love of the game hee hee...no purely was a good go, and my best ever score recently
xxx
*jenjen*
I will do this...
Hey his first op is on 24 May. I actually think I'm a bit numb about it all. I think we both remember how awful it was the last time. We just have to get on with it I suppose.
How did your first day back on it feel?
There is some good news though. I got the job!! It's working for First choice I applied for the apprenticeship but was offered the travel advisor. I've chosen part time and close to home as this will help me look after OH. It's came right on time too - I travel about 2hrs now to get to work and the same back and it's full time - I couldn't have done that, looked after OH and everything else it wouldn't have worked. Xxxx
How did your first day back on it feel?
There is some good news though. I got the job!! It's working for First choice
I applied for the apprenticeship but was offered the travel advisor. I've chosen part time and close to home as this will help me look after OH. It's came right on time too - I travel about 2hrs now to get to work and the same back and it's full time - I couldn't have done that, looked after OH and everything else it wouldn't have worked. Xxxx
cybill
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Congratulations on the job Jen, that's fantastic news. It's brilliant that you've had the confidence to apply for and get what you want to do. Great too that it will be closer to home. Sorry to hear about the difficult times you've got coming up with your OH, I do hope all works out with the surgery, it's a lot to go through, but really hope the results will be worth it and make things easier for both of you.
Exciting times too with the clothes, it's amazing to discover 'normal' shops! I hope I never step foot in Evans again! You're doing really well
When do you start the new job? I really hope all goes well as you get stuck in there xx
Exciting times too with the clothes, it's amazing to discover 'normal' shops! I hope I never step foot in Evans again! You're doing really well
When do you start the new job? I really hope all goes well as you get stuck in there xx
*jenjen*
I will do this...
OOoooOOhhhh... Hello everyone - how are you all doing? Well I hope.
Thanks for all the messages of support about OH, starting my new job (start on 6 June) and fitting into a different size clothes. You don't know how much it means to me.
The ooohh part of my message was because I just finished (pah, who am I kidding, I didn't complete it all but I gave it a good shot) at the 30 day shred. Oh word. Hard going isn't it. I feel all hot and bothered right now. Hopefully it will get easier as the days go on.
Well today I got another pair of trousers, a pair of jeans (size 20 - oh yeah - they are stretchy, not quite at the 20 size yet but getting there), few tops and a cardi - mixture of 20s and 18s - feels good
Just wanted to drop in, going to go and get myself something to drink after all that exercise xxx
Thanks for all the messages of support about OH, starting my new job (start on 6 June
) and fitting into a different size clothes. You don't know how much it means to me.The ooohh part of my message was because I just finished (pah, who am I kidding, I didn't complete it all but I gave it a good shot) at the 30 day shred. Oh word. Hard going isn't it. I feel all hot and bothered right now. Hopefully it will get easier as the days go on.
Well today I got another pair of trousers, a pair of jeans (size 20 - oh yeah - they are stretchy, not quite at the 20 size yet but getting there), few tops and a cardi - mixture of 20s and 18s - feels good
Just wanted to drop in, going to go and get myself something to drink after all that exercise
xxxLittle-Miss-Perfect
Doing it exante style :)
Woo hoo for smaller clothes
I bought the 30 day shred, watched it, and it's been in the drawer since
I will start it, someday xx
I bought the 30 day shred, watched it, and it's been in the drawer since
I will start it, someday
xx
cybill
Gold Member
Great news on the clothes. I think it was one of the size changes I found most satisfying, when 20's started to fit properly and then I could actually start buying 18's, that first number going from a 2 to a 1 is very good
And I totally get where you're coming from on the 30 day shred... I've still not quite perfected a push-up that's worthy of the name. But each time I do it, bits of it do get a bit easier... I'm still on level 1 though!
Hope all goes well as you prepare for the new job, it's very exciting
And I totally get where you're coming from on the 30 day shred... I've still not quite perfected a push-up that's worthy of the name. But each time I do it, bits of it do get a bit easier... I'm still on level 1 though!
Hope all goes well as you prepare for the new job, it's very exciting
*jenjen*
I will do this...
Hey - glad you are doing good, the scales will start moving soon hun, its frustrating when you want them to start heading downwards and they stick at the same spot. But you will have a swoosh of weight loss soon.
Well today is WI day and I've lost 6lbs and I can actually see my first goal. When I set it back in February it felt like it was unachievable. But I've got 16lbs to go until I do achieve it. 3 more lbs to go and I will be saying bye bye to the 18s (I was ever so chuffed to be saying hello to the 18s in the first place lol).
The 30 day shred is quite difficult eh - I was that sore that I haven't done it since that Sunday. I can still feel it just now lol. I need to get back at it though. Eventually lol.
Oh ketosis is making me very very cold just now... My hands are freezing as I type this. At night I go to bed with my big fleecy housecoat, a pair of socks, nightdress and joggy bottoms lol. My OH thinks I'm mad - before doing this diet I would be too hot in bed and the house was always hot to me. Now I'm forever complaining about it being cold. And the house is never warm enough lol.
Its not a complaint though because as long as the weight is coming off I'm not really bothered about my temperature to be honest.
Well today is WI day and I've lost 6lbs and I can actually see my first goal. When I set it back in February it felt like it was unachievable. But I've got 16lbs to go until I do achieve it. 3 more lbs to go and I will be saying bye bye to the 18s (I was ever so chuffed to be saying hello to the 18s in the first place lol).
The 30 day shred is quite difficult eh - I was that sore that I haven't done it since that Sunday. I can still feel it just now lol. I need to get back at it though. Eventually lol.
Oh ketosis is making me very very cold just now... My hands are freezing as I type this. At night I go to bed with my big fleecy housecoat, a pair of socks, nightdress and joggy bottoms lol. My OH thinks I'm mad - before doing this diet I would be too hot in bed and the house was always hot to me. Now I'm forever complaining about it being cold. And the house is never warm enough lol.
Its not a complaint though because as long as the weight is coming off I'm not really bothered about my temperature to be honest.
Little-Miss-Perfect
Doing it exante style :)
Woo hoo Jen that's a bloody great loss xxx
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