My Banded Time

Friday, January 14, 2011

It's All Good: Loose granny panties, benign tumors, normal hormone levels, and weight loss









Granny Panties:  Noticed an uncomfortable feeling of sliding granny panties while at work.  Prior to WLS, my matronly granny panties were embarrassingly tight.  But recently, as the panties kept falling down at work, I realized that the granny panties are no longer tight/snug.  They were falling down because there wasn't enough tummy fat to keep them in place.

Benign Tumors:  Got the pathology reports from my thyroid surgery...the tumors were benign.  Thyroid cancer is very treatable but I feel lucky to be able to skip treatment and just deal with benign tumors.

Normal Hormone Levels:  Two weeks post op, my blood work reflects that I have normal thyroid hormone levels.  I'm feeling better everyday.

Weight Loss:  I'm losing weight.  Will change my tracker once it stabilizes a bit and stops fluctuating.

Irregularity GONE!:  I really think the flax seed has helped...its made me consistently smooth and regular.  I just put a TB in my morning cup of cereal.  

Hope you are well.  Thanks for all your support.  Checking my blog is like going to support group everyday.  I've said it before, but I think after people go through the internal struggle of obesity, they usually emerge as really kind, sensitive and insightful people.  I have found so much support online, I appreciate you!

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12 comments:

  1. Hahah @ the Granny Panties!! Now it's time to start wearing something a bit more silky, lacy, and.... uhm..... Less!

    And, thank you for answered prayers!! I'm extatic to hear the tumors are benign!! What completely awesome news!! Yay!! Happy dance time!

    And thank you for YOUR support! You're so very special to me!

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  2. Great news about the tumors and the panties! Keep a pair of the big ones just to remind you. I wish I had of!

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  3. Wow, great post full of good news! Sounds like you need to buy some new panties :) Glad to hear the tumors were benign!

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  4. You've got to wear the grannies above your pants-- it keeps them from falling down ;)

    Yay for the good news, all around! I'm so excited for you.

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  5. Yes! Wonderful news on all fronts!! Congrats and I'm glad to hear you're doing well and feeling good!!

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  6. I bought all new undies a couple of months ago and they are getting loose too. Time to go down another size! Love it!

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  7. I am a panty freak! Back in my skinny days I could not walk past a panty display without dropping $50. The problem went away with the weight gain. But I told my husband as soon as I hit 200, I'm buying all new panties! I can't wait! And awesome for you as well, on the thyroid thing especially!

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  8. Great news! I have to try the flax seed oil. I have been using Miralax and can't be on that forever.

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  9. Oh Rachel.. I am so relieved..what a scary thing to go through.. so very happy that you are going to be OK... and get rid of those granny pants and get yourself some sexy hip huggers to show off that new shape!! hugs

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  10. Hey Rachel! Don't forget to come get your award! I want to read 7 things about YOU!

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  11. too funny! I have one pair of panties that are falling off too!

    Crumpets are the size of an English muffin and they have holes kind of like an english muffin (so that all the butter melts in there nicely) but it is like a spongy crepe like bread. Very very good. I won't be able to eat them after my fill on tuesday I feel sure as it is hard to have them now.

    I am so glad that the tumor is not cancerous. I think that means sexy panties are in order!

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  12. Loose granny panties rock! Sounds like you've got some amazing things to be thankful for in your life right now...keep it up!

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