When I was meeting with the doctor on Thursday he was explaining to me the risk factors which make it difficult for reattachment. He said, "the good thing is you are skinny." That's right folks, you heard it here first. Thirty years old and someone seriously looked at me and said the good thing is you are skinny. I needed a recorder to capture the moment.
In fact, loosing weight has been one of the experiences I have had to go through. Since January 2007 I have lost around 50 pounds. I have lost around 35-40 since the cancer diagnosis and treatment. Although this is a well documented experience of most cancer patients, there is a small consequence which is often overlooked through all the other mess. I HAVE NO CLOTHES THAT FIT!!! I went from a 44 waist to a 36. I have dropped from a 17 1/2 in a shirt to a 15 1/2.
I got some new pants around Thanksgiving, but I have nothing formal to wear to nice events. Also, Kimberly's friend Savannah is getting married in a couple of weeks in Athens, GA. So, Kimberly treated me to an early Christmas present. She bought me a new suit. In fact, this is the first suit that I have ever owned. It is super nice, black, and feels great. I have lost so much weight I can pull off the three button coat (athletic style) versus the two button. So, now I have a really nice suit that I can wear in a few weeks when we attend the wedding.
Well, just thought I would share my excitement about my new suit and the fact that I have reached my target weight for the first time in my life. Not that I recommend the diet; but hey, just let me enjoy it while it lasts.
Peace
Josh
3 comments:
Switchin' teams on me, Josh? Can I make skinny jokes now?
~WADE, your chubby childhood pal
Hey Josh,
Remember the buttons: Sometimes, always, never. It will be great to see you and Kimby in less than 2 weeks!
Savannah
Ma Jones was happy to hear you were feeling better and she talked about your excitement all this past weekend.
We think about you often.
Love ya
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