8 months out... who I was... WHO I AM! Redefining Jen

Wowza, 8 months have just flown by. How quickly we become who we are in this moment… and forget who we were in the last. I was reflecting last night. On who I was… and what I wanted… how I lived in comparison to who I am today, what I want right now… and how I live my life every day in every moment. It has changed drastically over the course of this journey. Right out of surgery I was so excited… a little nervous of what the future held for me. Then I saw how easy this was and enjoyed every minute. I feel like I became someone new by the end of this journey. I was apprehensive before, so concerned with how everyone else felt and what they needed that I always found myself on the back burner. My needs, wants and desires had no place. I was busy… and have always had someone to take care of seeing as I had my first baby at 17. I never planned out what I wanted and how to get there no time for such things. That has all changed. Surgery was one of the first steps in figuring out who I am as a person, what I want… and really figuring out how to get there. So Here I am today! No longer worried about what anyone thinks. No longer settling for less, I refuse to be anyones second choice, I refuse to dwell on the lil things. I am living in every moment taking it all in. I am going on rollercoasters with my kids… Im going to eat my half of the cupcake and feel no guilt… this is life, Im gonna finish school and move forward. I am going to live it and love it and have no regrets… we only get one shot at this right… Time to use this new body to live the life I always wanted to….

This is who I am today…. I am happy, excited about the future… I am figuring out how my new tummy effects me… I thought I had that one all figured out, I don't. I am going to take the world on an AMF in one hand and lipstick in the other (and maybe a cupcake in my pocket). I got this… and encourage anyone looking into surgery to take the leap and get your life back!

My new life in pictures… cause well.. I ******g love pictures:

Im gonna party! I never made time for me, The kids sleep at night, why not go have a good time?


**** happens.. when fires start… Im gonna put em out… move on and Ill be OKAY!


Im gonna wear a 2 piece stretch marks or not!


I share my WLS journey with my friends so they can enjoy the same success I have..


Im gonna let loose, go big and love the people who love me..


I fit in amusement park rides..


I love the beach… I go so much more often now


I love these pants… Im way to old to wear leopard print jeans… and I don't give a fuck! Im doin' me!


I have good friends… who get where I am … and where Im going.. and like me in inspite of myself


I do so much more with the kids… Firemans Pancake Bfast.. and don't feel like the frumpy mom


I love boots and skinnies… and love that I don't look ridiculous in them anymore



Im getting ready for the next step in my life.. decorating the new place getting ready to sell the old


I eat smaller portions… and I LOVE it!!!


Im gonna enjoy the new friends Ive found on OH… they get it… and I love them.


Im a mom with wonderful boys… and an almost wonderful teenager...

Adorable! This was the perfect first post read of my day. Keep up the great work and live your wonderful life!

 Thanks girl! Have a great day!!!

You my dear are an INSPIRATION...and I need to meet you in person!

You just let me know when you have your next hair apt and Ill set it up baby! Thanks girl!

Jen, this is a great post. I can't wait to be where you are.

 Thanks! Its an amazing journey and you're going to love it… cant wait to share it with you!

Wow. You look great. Keep up the good work.

You are definitely living your skinny girl swag and I love it! 

Jen,

Compared to you, I will *always* be the frumpy mom - no matter what I weigh!!  You go girl!  I love that gusto you're having for your life right now.  Don't be a stranger - you always make me smile.