6 months out

Nov 01, 2012

 

Hello my wonderful OH family! Life has been extremely busy and I've been trying to make it a priority to get back in tune with blogging and keeping up with all of you! I know how inspirational before and after pictures were to me and it was so amazing to look at other people's progress! I hope that I can provide that same inspiration and motivation for anyone out there who is thinking about having surgery or has just had surgery-maybe even those who are a few months out but are feeling a bit stuck. This journey has been nothing short of amazing and every day it gets better. I'd would have this procedure over again a million times. If you're contemplating whether or not you want to go through with this....do it. It will be the best decision you ever made. I know everyone is different but I saw a therapist for a while after my surgery and I absolutely loved it! I then moved to Florida and I have not found another one yet. I welcome everyone to add me and keep in touch! I'm always here to support! 

xoxo Jamie 

 

 

3 months out Photo: 

And now......6 months out and counting!!!! 

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4th month out Amazing Journey so far!

Sep 18, 2012

  What an amazing Journey this has been! It's not even close to being over! I have relocated to Florida, began a new life for myself, and I have more confidence in myself than I ever have before! I love you OH family! 

xoxo Jamie


BEFORE on Day of Surgery 

Me 2 months out 
 4 months OUT! WOOO HOOOO! 
 
Another 4th month
 
4th month
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Almost 3 months OUT! PICS!

Jul 08, 2012

 What an amazing 3 months this has been. It's had it's ups and downs, but for the most part everything has went very well. I love my sleeve. The best decision I've EVER made. 

xoxoxoxoxo
Jamie

  Embarrassing....but ....
 

 

  
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2 month out progress!!!!

Jun 10, 2012

   I'm almost 2 months out. Just got back from vacation and I thought for sure I gained weight because I didnt track everything like I usually do...but I lost 5 lbs and my clothes were falling off!!! So exciting! I missed my OH family! 

A couple before pics
 HHighest weight I go to
 
II'm getting there and it's so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!! After pics****
 

 
 
 

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Face Progress pics!

May 16, 2012

  Just thought it was really cool and crazy how much difference there is in my face! Sorry pics are so big! 

Pic of me around my highest weight

A week into the liquid diet-face already changing 
 Me just a few days ago-almost a month after surgery 
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Therapy

May 01, 2012

WOW! So a lot has been going on! Craaaazy! I got cleared for exercise yesterday! Cardio only -no weights yet. I also got to move onto the mushy phase. Man I must say...I could give a crap less about food now. I'm sure as the solids come into play that will change some. But I dont get to eat much ne ways so I'm never going to feel that "eating satisfaction" again. I"M SOOOO okay with that! 

I also went to my first therapy appointment. I'm so excited! We will be working on self worth, understanding and identifying my emotions and behaviors, healthy relationships and dating, and loving myself regardless of my weight. I'm super excited! She had me start a "Feelings" journal so I could start writing things down. I'll be going once a week for now. She wants to get me prepared for my big move to Orlando in July!!!! 

Workout News: Yesterday I did a walk/job interval warm up and then went to zumba!
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"Something's Missing"

Apr 20, 2012

Today Has been a little bit of a mental battle. I was really bored today. I didn't even want to do anything...that's how bored I was. I think it's just withdrawals from eating when I'm bored. If I can't have food then I don't want anything to keep me busy type of mentality. I know it will pass. It's only been 4 days since my surgery....once I'm cleared to work out and can start doing more I know it will get better. I'm also starting school so that will help. 


I know this song is definitely not talking about food....but I think lyrics are written to be interpreted how we see fit with our personal situations. 

I ask myself what I'm missing and my answer is: LIFE!!! I'm missing life. But not for long! 


 
"Something's Missing"

I'm not alone, I wish I was.
Cause then I'd know, I was down because
I couldn't find, a friend around
To love me like, they do right now.
They do right now.

I'm dizzy from the shopping malls
I searched for joy, but I bought it all
It doesn't help the hunger pains
and a thirst I'd have to drown first to ever satiate

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
something's missing
And I don't know what it is
At all

When autumn comes, it doesnt ask. 
It just walks in, where it left you last.
And you never know, when it starts
Until there's fog inside the glass around your summer heart:

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
something's missing
And I don't know what it is
At all

I can't be sure that this state of mind, is not of my own design
I wish there was an over the counter test, for loneliness.
For loneliness like this.

Something's missing
And I don't know how to fix it
Something's missing
And I don't know what it is
No I don't know what it is
Something's different
And i don't know what it is
No I don't know what it is

Friends -check- Money -check-
A well slept -check- Opposite sex -check- Guitar -check- Microphone -check- Messages waiting for me, when i come home
-check-

How come everything I think I need, always comes with batteries
What do you think it means

How come everything I think I need, always comes with batteries What do you think it means 
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One day post op....

Apr 17, 2012

Honest feedback: I remember right after my eyes first opened I kept repeating "It hurts! It hurts!" I think I only repeated it because I couldn't hear anyone answer me. I got to my room at my back was in so much pain I could cry. Finally I decided to walk and that helped tremendously, even though it's the last thing you think you want to do! DO IT! It doesn't help when you have a bitchy nurses aid who thinks she's knows it all. I MIGHT have told her "Is it necessary for you to be so rude?!" haha. Good ole pain meds! Gave me no filter. I can barely drink anything. When they say sip...they mean sip. Like barely feel it in your mouth sip. At one point I forgot I had surgery and I took my nasty liquid pain meds and went to chase it with a big ole gulp of water...luckily  I remembered before I swallowed all the water and i spit it out lol. It hurts really bad when you have too much to drink....and you get gassy and feel like you're going to throw up bad. But then you just end up burping afer a few minutes. The feeling isnt fun though. 

Would I do this again: Hell yes! I know this is the best decision I've ever made! 

I had a leak test today and everything looks fine! Woo Hoo!!! Should go home later tonight. 

So excited to be a part of the LOSERS BENCH!!!! :)  
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Let er' Rip! Let er' Fly!

Apr 14, 2012

  Well tomorrow is my last day with this big stomach. I woke up today feeling anxious and cried in the shower. My emotions are really high today and I have short patience with everyone or everything. Monday is my big day. Now I know what everyone means when you get cold feet for about 2 minutes and you ask yourself "What am I doing to myself? What the hell am I going to get myself into!" But it went away after a couple of minutes and I decided I was going to shop for some new make up and just enjoy the day with friends. I got irritated really easily today and I have been anxious all day long and it hasn't went away. On of my friends is a surgical tech and she works these surgeries all of the time. She sent me some messages explaining all the prep work they will do to try and help me not get so overwhelmed. She even did research on my surgeon and got very very good reviews about him. That was all comforting. I'm going to clean tomorrow so I can come home to a clean nice apartment!

I can't wait to get past the first few weeks and skip past the worst of it!!!! 



My Mom and I! We will have to get new pictures taken after I am on the losers bench!!!!! 
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I've almost completed my promise!

Apr 10, 2012

Well I've been on my liquid diet for 7 days now! I have 6 more days to go and haven't cheated once! My mental state is so strong right now and it feels great to have control of my mind! I've never wanted something more then I want this surgery. I can't wait until the final day comes and I can say tomorrow is my surgery! Sunday will be that day! It's normal that I'm a little nervous but mostly about the pain I will be in after and if I'm going to be nauseated for a long time. I hate that feeling! Either way, I cannot wait! Monday is my big day and this week is flying by! So far I've lost 6lbs on the liquid diet. I have a feeling by the end of this week it will be quite a bit more. 

Yaaaaay for changing my life! 
 
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