Week 16

Phew!   It is so nice to sit down and relax...I have had one busy week and an even crazier weekend!

But first.....I must say...

I made it to 60 pounds today!  That gave me just enough fuel to make it through the rest of the day!  It always makes things a little brighter knowing that I crossed another 10 pounds off my list!  I have 3 weeks until my GYN appointment and I am not sure if I will make my 75 pound goal..but I am sure going to try!

I am almost 4 months post surgery and right about now is when the hair loss tends to start for people who have lost weight or have had weight loss surgery.  I have been taking biotin and getting my protein every day, but even the best intentions can't override what tends to occur naturally, so I was a bit devastated when I wore a white shirt the other day.  By night,my shirt was covered with my hair that seems to be shedding.  I am no stranger to hair loss--due to PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) I have male-pattern baldness that is permanent.  This is due to the imbalance of testosterone in relation to female hormones.

  My crown is entirely visible, and it gets old trying to find ways to make it look thicker.  I lost the most hair in my early 20's and it has been gradually getting worse every year.  But just to see the shedding hair and get some in my hands in the shower was heartbreaking.  So...I decided that it was time for a change.

Meet my new best friend...my wig!   I had to drive 2 hours away to get her, but man..is she worth it!  Now I don't have to feel self-conscious-my hair can get a break from styling and products, and I don't have to do anything more than shake it and pop it on.  The Asian ladies that own the shop made me feel like a queen for an hour and I am not lying--it was a blast trying on different colors and styles.  I knew the minute I put this one on that it was ME.  I feel confident,beautiful,and it is truly a part of me.  150 is a small price to pay for radiance!  Wigs are so cool these days..not your Granny's wig anymore!  Some women have a shoe obsession...I could see my closet full of wigs!  I am still thankful for the real hair that I do have though.  As bad as I think my problem is..many are far worse.

While we were in Indiana we decided to go shopping, and my main mission was to find a pair of black pants.  I came home with those, plus..a new pair of jeans...size 20 even!  Just 4 short months ago I was wearing a 26/28.  Amazing!

Saturday, my husband's cousin got married.  Since my hubby's work refused to give him the time off plus made him work a 12 hour shift,I had to take one for the team and go without him.  I dodged a few oddball comments from the inlaws and managed to just eat pulled pork for dinner.  None of the food was appealing in the least bit,so no problem with that.  Cake has no power over me anymore.  This still blows my mind!

Today, I had church then went to my nieces birthday party.  There was  tons of food and my mom made pulled turkey that you put on buns.  Easy for me!  I just ate my turkey and that was it.  I got the dreaded  "so sorry we are all eating like pigs in front of you."  I just told  my sisters step mother in law that I am am just fine eating turkey.  Parties get a bit interesting when people notice how little you can eat! I am not used to my plate being the center of attention!

So I survived the weekend.  I am burned out on family time for a while though!  Ready to get back to normal.  I am out of protein powder, so I might have to make sure I eat enough until my order comes.
Here are  my 60 pound pics!