Slimpip's Sleeve Jan'14

[slimpip]

Argh I forgot to log my weight loss again!!! -2lbs this week! That's me at bang on 16st! Soooo close to being in the 15's. Whooooop.

I sort of resigned from my job today. I say sort of because I'm not leaving the company but I shared with them that I don't think I can continue in my role. I am going back to delivering hands on care, rather than sitting behind a desk and I'm so excited!!!!! I'll be out by the end of September and what with my 2 week holiday coming up...that's only 3 weeks left sat behind my sodding desk!!! Can you tell this has made me happy, eeeeek! x

 

[JennaMeri]

That's awesome! I'm trying to do the opposite and move from hands-on to behind the desk option. lol

 

[slimpip]

Haha, i've done the behind a desk option for 2 years and it hands down the most stressful job i've ever done. The elements of it that I love, the training, the care, the relationships you build etc...I'm not giving up. Just giving up the ridiculous hours for no extra pay, the ridiculous expectations set on us from people who have no idea what we do and well...I could go on! It's definitely the best move for me! xxx

 

[cupid1964]

Haha, i've done the behind a desk option for 2 years and it hands down the most stressful job i've ever done. The elements of it that I love, the training, the care, the relationships you build etc...I'm not giving up. Just giving up the ridiculous hours for no extra pay, the ridiculous expectations set on us from people who have no idea what we do and well...I could go on! It's definitely the best move for me! xxx

Well done with your decision Hun being happy in your job doesn't always pay well but it beats hating a job. Oh and congrats on the 2lb loss x

 

[slimpip]

I just had to share this picture with you. The before was the morning of my friends wedding (you've seen me as bridesmaid that day, but even those pictures I had spanx etc on lol) and the second picture was taken yesterday. I'm really hoping this doesn't come off as boastful but I feel this is the only place I can share these joyous moments.

I went to Sainsbury's to just try on clothes....not with any intention to buy anything, just wanted to have a good try on. I was brave and picked up everything in a size 18, even shift style dresses and pencil skirts and EVERYTHING FITTED. This skirt, with a tight slip underneath, fit past my gigantic hips and thighs and git perfectly in a flippin size 18. I was in the changing room just smiling! Now, you can see I'm starting to get a bit of a problem with my flabby arms, but it's a trade off I am willing to put up with. Next stop, size 16's and I genuinely think I will cry when that happens as in my mind...a size 16 is a really nice, womanly size and I think is the turning point size wise and fashion wise if you know what I mean???

I love my Sleeve. I love the opportunities this surgery has opened up for me and I'm just loving life at the moment. I have made that big decision to leave the job I hate and am so excited to start my new job. I have a wonderful boyfriend and am off on holiday a week tomorrow and so the only word I can use to explain how I feel is Blessed. Happy bank holiday everyone x

 

[JennaMeri]

You're awesome!

 

[Madcatwoman]

That's fab Slimpip, I love Sainsbury's clothes too, have a few size 18 from there and one size 16 pair of jeggings. Have to say you look smaller than an 18 though! x

 

[slimpip]

Thanks Jen

Thanks Madcatwoman, that's so sweet of you to say. I have a smallish waist which can be decieving, but believe me my hips, lower tummy and arms would make you think otherwise lol!! I do love Sainsbury's but like anywhere they go through phases of being a bit fuddy duddy. I would have bought the skirt, but now that I'm leaving the office at work, there wouldn't really be an occasion to wear it!

Just had another clear out of the wardobe...getting to a bit of a tricky phase now where I really don't want to spend money on anything new (except stuff that I have to, like work trousers) but my stuff is starting to look silly! And although it's incredible, it's a bit annoying to the thrifty side of me that all these clothes I have for the holiday next week, probably won't ever see another outing (shorts, summer dresses etc). Ahwell, small price (literally) to pay xx

 

[kurstywursty]

Just amazing. Xxxx

 

[cupid1964]

Wow go girl looking fabulous well done x

 

[HelenAngelfish]

You look blooming amazing!! And much smaller than the clothes size says!! xx

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[slimpip]

Thanks everyone!!! My mum said to me today that she thinks my head is behind reality, as in I'm not seeing how much I've lost and still thinking oh that can't possibly fit me, and she's right!! I do do that, and it's a very strange feeling! Last day off before back to work for a busy 3 days then holidayyyyyyyy, whoooooooop x

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Pip your looking amazing girl i love the pics and the skirt really suits you hun I'm loving sainburys clothes too, and am at the same dilemma not sure what to buy now as the summer clothes will be far too big next year (we hope) lol so am opting for autumn/winter stuff. Hubby is my bug bear he goes out and comes home with clothes lol some from sainsuburys the other day and right old fuddy duddy so took em back lol today he did better and came home with patterned tights from lidls and a nice denim skirt too But it take a while for the head to catch up, i hold stuff against me saying never in a million years and slip it on no problem lol so completely understand. Anyway sweetheart congrats on you fantabulous losses you look amazing (did i mention that) a wonderful other half, new job and holiday coming up soon................... yes blessed indeed ................ you have earned it all hunni, sit back and enjoy it x x x x x hugs

 

[slimpip]

:gen126: Shucks, thanks Crystal!!! Really making me blush xxx

 

[slimpip]

Weigh in day, -2lbs!! What a lovely pattern to have fallen into, nice and steady and healthy. Long may it continue (although I'd be happy to STS whilst on holiday). Off to work now, nice and early as lots to do. I cannot wait for Friday x

 

[slimpip]

I am off to Spain tomorrow for 9 days, but i'm leaving my laptop with my mum so this will be the last you hear from me in a while. I'm so excited. See you all soon xxx

 

[Stacey83]

Have an AMAZING time! You've worked so hard for this break! X

 

[xkirsty88]

Have a lovely holiday Hun!! X

 

[2nd timer]

Fantastic and sooooo well done you x

 

[WeightlossDreamer]

just read all 44 pages of your diary. Pip you have done so incredibly well and you look stunning. Done so so well! Fingers crossed for the new year for you x x