Sunday 22nd April, 2007

I had a lovely experience this morning. I was walking through the lobby at the Royal ( the hospital) and I saw some mates I used to work with on 7C, so I walked over to them. One of the nurses had not seen me since probably before my operation, and her chin really did hit the floor. It was such a buzz for me to get this reaction because it really does show me what a massive achievement I have made. She then asked all the usual, how much, and how, and where and when etc, which is fine by me, I love talking about my operation ! So, my friends from 7C, thank you for this morning. You made my day and I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement !

So.. what else has been happening. Well, we had our week in Frinton visiting my parents. Their reaction was favourable too, with Dad saying that I actually look better than he had imagined ! Not quite sure how to take that, but I think it was a complement ! They are now booked to go and see Simon Dexter in Leeds on May 25th to see about some form of Bariatric surgery for themselves. I hope Simon considers Mum for the RNY, and Dad for the Sleeve Gastrectomy. I think this would be the best option for both of them. The trip over and back was a long way for the kids but they really behaved themselves and it was a good week had by all. I ate more than usual while there though, and put a couple of lbs on, but I have them lost again now and then some, so that is ok.

We are still waiting on the right people to come along and buy our house. We have the house of our dreams sitting waiting on us, but no buyer as yet for this one. Here's hoping that it works out ok and they come along soon. I would be so gutted to lose out on the other one because of delays here.

Am in size 16 jeans now and feeling good. I got wolf whistled a couple of weeks ago too, and spent at least 5 hours with a grin on my face !! I am sure Al was bemused by it all, but I have no recollection of ever being wolf whistled before, and I am certain that 6 months ago it really would not have happened. Al said that these guys were just seeing now what he had seen all along, that I am sexy ! Grin got even bigger after that !! Oh, and while we were away, he pulled a pair of jeans out of the hold all and said, 'Are these yours or mine. It's getting hard to tell now !' my reply... ' Yessssssssssssssss' by way of triumph at this simple comment !!!

That's about it.... nothing much more to add.