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Hands Down the BEST!
Dec 27, 2008
Had to share. I am still so excited!
Christmas 2008 - 5 months out
Dec 23, 2008
I am one week back from Disney... my first trip there "thin" since I was in highschool! I must have walked about 800 miles (or so it felt like that many). Besides being BEAUTIFUL, it was the best experience. I never ONCE was out of breath. I just kept going and going and going. Just like the Energizer Bunny! LOL
My NY resolution is to work out more. I can't say that that has been one of my strongest traits of late, but I am going to do more come 1/1/09! I was blessed with the gift of this surgery and a new life and the least I can do is work out more.
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a WONDERFUL, HEALTHY, HAPPY AND SKINNY New Year.
Jen
3 plus Months..
Nov 12, 2008
I am so happy that I am finally back to "normal." I have energy, fell good, am not getting sick... it is all so wonderful!
One other great thing... I officially own NO CLOTHES I OWNED PRIOR TO MY SURGERY! I have had to throw away or donate EVERYTHING! Bathing suit body... here I come!!!!
6 WEEKS OUT
Sep 03, 2008
I can't believe it has been 6 weeks already! Well I am down 50 lbs; lost 21% of my body fat and lowered my BMI by 10 points!!! I can't believe it!
I started back to work the day after Labor Day and let me tell you... it was the best thing I could have done! I missed my co-workers and bosses so much! I love where I work and it is so nice to have real conversations, use my brain for something other than TV game shows, and to be around my peers.
I still am having the "gagging thing," but not as bad as in the past. Dr. Boe seems to think it should go away by my three month check-up. I certainly hope so!!! It is SO anoying.
More later....
Almost 6 Weeks and Can't Get Wait to Get Back to Work! :)
Aug 25, 2008
18 DAYS AND I AM FINALLY HOME
Aug 08, 2008
There are no words, expressions, or actions that can thank her enough. My family, friends and even co-workers are such a blessing in my life. I could not have gotten through this without their love and devotion.
My 2-week f/u appointment was this past Thursday and I did GREAT!!! My g-tube was removed, I graduated to pureed (a week early!) and I lost 23 pounds (in addition to the 40 pounds of water weight I put on in the hospital). I feel great and for the most part upbeat.
Thank you to all of my friends here for your support and well wishes!!!
WATCH OUT... I AM BACK!!!!! LOL
6 Days In
Jul 16, 2008
Well I am 6 days in and... I have certainly learned alot about myself... like that I can save a lot of money when I am not eating out all the time, and that I know what my "snacking times" are because I can't snack! LOL I just look at it like I only have 4 more days left before this is over and my new life begins... my new life with more to "eat" than water, milk, decaf coffee, crystal light and broth! LOL LOL
10 Day Liquid Diet... Oh My!
Jul 11, 2008
IT IS OFFICIAL!!!
Jul 02, 2008
I received a call from my surgeon's office today and got to pick my date. July 21, 2008 is the start of my new life!!!! I can not wait. Within minutes I made all of my calls (to family and friends) and let my boss and employer know so they can start my paperwork. Just 3 more weeks!
FLYIN' HIGH!!
Jul 01, 2008
I have to say that I do not think I have stopped smiling since I found out last week that my surgery was approved. I am ready to POP! I am now just waiting for my surgeon to sign off on my paperwork and then the schedulers will be calling me to schedule my surgery!
I started to really go thorugh a lot of the "crap" I have been holding on to. I have also started to weed through my clothes to see what I can really get rid of and what is going to need to stay... wait... EVERYTHING will be able to go!!!! Eventually! I feel like I could talk about this all day... to anyone that walks past me.
Just a little longer and I will be on my way!!!!!