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Arklahoma · by **Arklahoma** » April 18th, 2006, 10:45 pm

Just wanted to share my story from this past weekend that was a terrific morale booster. I've lost about thirty lbs in 2 months and I hadn't purchased any new scrubs for work yet. This past week I finally broke down and purchased some new ones and the response was almost too much. Everyone totally freaked out and couldn't believe how much weight I'd lost. These are people I work with every week and only one or two people had previously noticed. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I heard, "You look amazing" or great or wow. They weren't shy about it ... I'm talking eyes bugging out of their heads with animated tone of voice and gestures.

Even though nursing is a female-dominated profession, the unit I work in is almost completely male and I've never received such a reception from male co-workers before in my life. The last couple of weeks, I've had slow losses and I guess I was starting to feel a little down but now I'm completely rejuvenated! Who knew work could be so fun?

DogMa · by **DogMa** » April 19th, 2006, 12:20 am

That's awesome. Those compliments never get old, do they?

FORMOMMY · by **FORMOMMY** » April 19th, 2006, 6:40 am

That is so great! Those compliments certainly do help keep you going don't they?

It is funny how clothes really do tell it all. When I finally broke down and bought new pants because my 24's were falling down and REALLY baggy, that was when many of the people at my work noticed the weight loss. The girls in the Exec. Area where I worked new but as I walked around the company....suddenly I was getting all these looks and comments.

I am sure your scrubs must have been hanging off you!!! Watch out because you'll be buying new, smaller ones soon!

Congrats Arkie!!!

falisamarie · by **falisamarie** » April 19th, 2006, 6:44 am

Congratulations Ark! I love it when those compliments start coming in, especially when you are starting to get down and need them!

Keep going girl you are doing great

Lisa

lauradr · by **lauradr** » April 19th, 2006, 8:04 am

Arklahoma, What a great story!! i am so proud of you !! It want be long until you will be buying smaller

Denise · by **Denise** » April 19th, 2006, 8:29 am

Thanks Ark...that is inspiring!

Jan · by **Jan** » April 19th, 2006, 9:43 am

Wow Arklahoma!!!
That is soo great. I'm happy you finally got some scrubs that fit!!
As to the rest of us:
--- we need to get out there and get us some clothes that fit too!!! Even if we go shopping atthe Goodwill. I know I hang on to my "tooo big clothes too" and wear them all the time. I am frugal to say the least :mrgreen:

It finally dawned on me ..... hmmmm with the help of Nancy, Bonnie, Becky and my daughter .... that my clothes were hiding my progress. It is sooooo much fun to have people notice the missing pounds

jan

MISSANNE · by **MISSANNE** » April 19th, 2006, 11:37 am

Thats so wonderful! :yay:

I can't wait until I have the same results!

Arklahoma · by **Arklahoma** » April 19th, 2006, 1:43 pm

Thanks for all the + replies to my post. I felt so good that I went to the park for a walk, today. This is huge for me b/c I absolutely abhor exercise and try to find any excuse that I can to NOT do it. Anyway, I figure I need to make exercise a regular part of my regimen b/c I'm in this for life!

supermom · by **supermom** » April 19th, 2006, 3:09 pm

Weigh to go ARK!!! To look good in scrubs.....well, that is tough. Not many people can say they look good in their scrubs. They just don't do a shape justice. Keep up the good work. You will be there before you know it!!
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Ct. Yankee · by **Ct. Yankee** » April 19th, 2006, 5:39 pm

Hi, Ark,

Hope you chose a striking color for those scrubs to go with a striking weight loss!!! Really great!!

Joan

ChiNut · by **ChiNut** » April 19th, 2006, 8:11 pm

That is so great! :whoohoo:

I bet you are floating on cloud nine. I think it helps validate all our hard work when people start to notice. :bravo:

Arklahoma · by **Arklahoma** » April 19th, 2006, 8:59 pm

Unfortunately, our facility mandates white scrubs, across the board. No color allowed b/c white is the symbol of a medical professional ~ so they say

supermom · by **supermom** » April 20th, 2006, 10:21 am

UGH...I HATE white scrubs. We have to wear white as well. I feel like the Stay Puff Marshmallow man walking down the hall. Poor you. Oh well, you look good in them anyway...your male counterparts even said so.

jump4joy · by **jump4joy** » April 20th, 2006, 11:00 am

You had me laughing out loud with your "Stay Puff Marshmellow" imagery Laurie!!!!! :lol:

How exciting for you Arklahoma! I'm happy for you and glad you got that needed BOOST! :boing:

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