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I was approved on Friday for my big tummy to be removed.  I'm having a tummy tuck!!  I'm so blessed they are paying for the removal!  Woohoo!

Surgery will be August 13th LOL Another Friday the 13th surgery like my lap band date!

Recently, I have had some disappointing things happen in my life. I met a guy who I thought had this potential and does, but his life is in turmoil with a baby on the way. I always say it has to be the right guy, at the right time, and in the right circumstance. However, I'll never lose site of what I want and who knows what my future is going to bring.

So with that said, I am back on the bandwagon. Its funny since I started this journey of losing weight, I feel like I do have a lot of things to be grateful for. I am confident to start with. I approach people and am not worried about their judgments. I remember being a little girl and teenager and people would make fun of me so much even family members would too. It really wasn't a healthy childhood. But I was fortunate to have a great set of parents and brother. Its funny many of the people who hurt me are in a worse position that I have ever been in; so I guess you can say Karma.

Secondly, I can wear clothing I wouldn't have dreamed of. I recently went to Macys, Dillards, and JcPenneys to shop for some clothes to start my wardrobe for Spring and maybe some smaller summer items. Lets just say I bought mostly Larges and it was FABULOUS! Going into a store and getting lost between all of the departments makes me think I need a gps for shopping.

Thirdly, my health has been given back to me. I have lost 155lbs and am in the best shape I've ever been in. I'm so lucky. Had to start taking Cholesterol medication and I wasn't happy about it. But it is hereditary and nothing I can do more about it. I found out too that I had blood in my urine and might be kidney stones. I am so lucky not! I'm not even feeling bad thats the funny part, but my PCP wanted me to go because my tests kept coming out funky. So I go yesterday, and VIOLA lucky me. I have to go back on the 22nd for a cat scan. OH how exciting.

Everything has changed. I don't ever remember be hit on; I am now. I walk into a place and feel incredible. Ready to take on the world. I just need to work on my personal life and get out there and continue to date. I've really tried to remember that sometimes that people aren't always out for the other person's well being that there are a lot of game players. BUT I will not assume everyone is the same.

Its funny, this recent relationship taught me that though it sucks the end results for me that I am really worth dating and getting to know. I think for me that though I see the ThinnerJen that in some ways we tend to see ourselves bigger than we are.

I have a great career, family, dog, life, etc. I know what I want out of life and will see what presents itself.

Well, everything went as expected.  I'm really happy that I did so well.  Lost almost 10lbs in 3 weeks since my fill.  Normally, the doctor likes people to come in once a month for a year, however he officially said I don't have to do that anymore.  Only come in if I have any issues.  Wooooohoo!!  And it has 7 months and 3 weeks.  So must be doing something right!  :)  Plus I told him its not like I dont know how much I weigh when I come into his office so its not a surprise.

I'm down 102 lbs officially today :)

Well all I am off for my first vacation since I was banded.  Vegas here I come!  :)  I weighed this morning so I know where I am at when I get back.  I was down a couple of pounds too.  Woohoo.. :)

I am down 86lbs and working out regularily.  I can say with this fill; I have learned that I can't eat some of the same things I did before.  :)  But thats ok, I will eat other things!

66.2lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

A total of 64.4 LBS woooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.  :)  Sorry I was so happy that I lost 19.4lbs last month.  The doctor thinks I hit a sweet spot so didnt get a fill and thats ok.  Next time he said he may just check it to make sure everything is good!   Saturday is the monthly meeting and they are doing a weight loss challenge and whoever loses the most will get an all expense paid trip to somewhere I dont know yet!  :)  Well, enough of my babbling.  I bought my second size 22/24 dress, however I am still wearing 26's for the most part.  BUT being that I was wearing 32/34s I dont care!!!!!!!!!! ;)

I'll keep you all posted.

Had it this morning...It was neat to see the barium go down before and after.  Helps me visualize the process.  I've lost 8 lbs more since my surgery woohoo.

Well the 16th is my first fill, I know it won't be so bad, but reading peoples messages makes me nervous.  But hey from something I also read everyone is different.