I did a LOT more incessant posting and a started a thread very similar to yours during my first week too...it was called "physical vanity".....i was so utterly amazed that i could look in the mirror without disgusting myself.
at 3 months, my bp is way down, i am on a 1/2 dosage of the meds, my HRT is not needed and i have few hot flashes...more energy, thinner hips, much less bloat in my face and less depression....people comment on the change in my personality and say i look and act different.