This is something that's been going on for a while. I haven't put a whole lot of effort into it, and yet the pounds keep disappearing. I know, that should be a warning signal to go to the doctor and find out what the hell is going on, but I already know the answer....sort of.
Back at the start of the year I was having all kinds of problems with my stomach, which ended up actually being gallbladder issues. By the time I had the surgery I basically couldn't eat anything without doubling over with pain afterwards. Yes, I know, this is an old story.
So, basically for a month, I ate nothing but turkey sandwiches and fresh pasta with plain tomato sauce. After the surgery I expected that things were going to be normal again. I expected far more than I got.
I can certainly eat more than turkey sandwiches and fresh pasta with plain sauce, but there are many, many things I can't eat. Basically anything with fat in it. Not a big deal, fat is bad for me anyway.
So, I've lost all this weight. When last I checked it was around 30 pounds, but it's been a couple of weeks since I last looked.
The problem with this is that none of my clothes fit anymore. All of my pants fall down, both pairs of jeans that I own are so big that I can't wear them anymore, the pants that I wear to work are being held up with a belt. And it's getting annoying.
Of course, I could go out and buy all new clothes, but I can't afford that. So, I have to do it slowly. A few weeks ago I bought a cool denim skirt, and some new shirts. Today I bought new jeans. I'm terribly excited about my new jeans. In fact, every new thing I buy is exciting because it's all so small. And...did you know that smaller clothes are cheaper? I guess that makes sense, since there's less fabric in them. I guess....?
Posted by Michelle at August 16, 2003 06:40 PM