http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/jhiggins5377's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2012/06/12/motivation/Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:21:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2012/06/12/motivation/I'm still not sure who that person was or who I am now, but this is what keeps me motivated<br/><br/>http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/936038/albums/110363/jessica%20ann.jpg<br/><br/>http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/11/11/who-are-we-/Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:47:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/11/11/who-are-we-/My 9 month anniversary is creeping up on Monday. It seems anymore that time is going so fast. Before I know it, its going to be February and I'll be going to my one year check up with my surgeon. Life has been nothing but a whirlwind since surgery. I've ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/10/19/8-month-before-and-after/Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:44:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/10/19/8-month-before-and-after/134 pounds lost in 8 months!!!! 106 more to go!!!<br/><br/>http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/09/26/where-has-the-time-gone-/Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:40:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/09/26/where-has-the-time-gone-/It just seems like yesterday I had my RNY, but here its been 7 months for me and I can hardly believe the progress I've made and the weight I've lost. As of today I am down 126 pounds. Its unbelievable to look at old pictures of myself and believe ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/06/14/my-big-4-months-post-op-celebration-/Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:43:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/06/14/my-big-4-months-post-op-celebration-/Today is exactly 4 months since I had my RNY. I have officially lost 100 lbs. today!!! I am so excited and in complete disbelief about it. I never thought I would look or feel the way I do.  I have reached by first goal by losing the 100 lbs., ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/05/24/3-months-post-op/Tue, 24 May 2011 18:42:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/05/24/3-months-post-op/I had my 3 month appointment yesterday.  I was told I was doing great.  I've lost 93 pounds so far. I do feel great and can't wait to see what the next 3 months are like.  I can now have raw vegetable's and most fruits. I have to admit lately ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/02/19/5-days-post-op/Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:21:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/02/19/5-days-post-op/I never imagined I would make it to this point of having my RNY, but I did. I don't regret having the surgery but I sure didn't know it would like this. I know it will only get better. I am just not good with pain management and let me ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/02/12/happy-valentines-day/Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:14:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/02/12/happy-valentines-day/Well Monday is almost here which means my surgery date is getting closer. I can't believe it is here already. I just feel like not long ago I got approved and started my 8 week liquid diet. It really hasn't set in all the way but I know it will ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/01/25/busy-week-a-head/Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:46:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/01/25/busy-week-a-head/The new few weeks leading up to surgery are getting very busy and hectic. I have 19 days until surgery. I will be up at the hospital every week to have something done or for a class. It is beginning to wear me out. I am happy that it is ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/01/19/its-a-down-day/Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:08:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jhiggins5377/blog/2011/01/19/its-a-down-day/This liquid diet is getting old. I thought for sure I would have settled into it by now. I've been on it since Dec. 19th. I have 25 days left. Its not the liquid part that I don't like. Its the not having an variety that is annoying. I just ...