Hands Down the BEST!

Dec 27, 2008

Well I had about the best day today ... I went to Kohls to pick up a few things and for shits and giggles tried on a shirt ... from the regular Ladies section ... and IT FIT!!!! It was an XL, but I don't care ... I FIT IN AN XL LARGE SHIRT FROM KOHLS ... AND IT WASN'T A PLUS SIZE!!!!!  I wanted to grab the ladies around me and scream with excitement!!!!  It was soooo awesome.  Of course I started trying on every shirt I could get my hands on.  Then I headed over to Old Navy ... and got clothes there too.  Like I didn't have a spending problem to start with, this is just going to put me in debt ... but debt I gladly accept if it makes me this happy  :)

Had to share.  I am still so excited!
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Christmas 2008 - 5 months out

Dec 23, 2008

Well it is just a day away from Christmas and... I survived without eating a cookie, piece of cake, candy or other sweet!  I would have never thought I could have gotten through a Christmas without any of that, but I did, and I never missed a thing!  :) 

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
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3 plus Months..

Nov 12, 2008

Well, I have not posted in a while.  I have been doing GREAT! I am at my thinnest in 17 years!!!  I can not believe it!  I have not been hitting the scale much at all...otherwise I will be obsessed.  At my last visit I am down over 93 pounds.  Now...  that is total weight loss from January 2008 (when I started this journey) through the present.  Not too shabby!  

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

Well today is just one week from my 6 week check-up.  I have not been hitting the scale because of all things... I like to be surprised!  LOL  I just came back from 7 glorious days at the beach.  I needed to sink my piggies (my TINY piggies!!) in the sand and just let all of my worries drift away.  It was perfect.  I am officially eating "regular" food and am doing a pretty good job at getting meals together.  I am having some problems with gagging... but not vomiting.  I think the main problem is some post nasal issues and am now taking something for that so hopefully the issues resolve.  Will update everyone after my 6 week.

18 DAYS AND I AM FINALLY HOME

Aug 08, 2008

My surgery did not go as smoothly as one would hope.  My first surgery was July 21, but on the 22nd, my surgeon felt something was not right and on the 23rd, I had a second, "scope."  I had a leak, and an abscess had formed.  Luckily, Dr. Boe was as on top of things as he was or it  could have been much worse.  Because of the second surgery, I had a G-tube placed which required me staying with my sister so she could clean it every night. 

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

I had my PATs yesterday.  Everyone at Barix was AWESOME and totally thorough.  I never had so many tests.  Everything is good.  Got my clearance and .... started my 10-day liquid diet.  Oh CRAP!  Well one day almost down.  I planned a weekend at the Jersey Shore so that should be fun...  :)  Then there was the big dinner with old co-workers that was to celebrate my upcomign surgery... Don't get me wrong, I know that this is just a small price to pay for the new life I am going to have... but it still sucks!  LOL  Here's to another Crystal Light and protein supplement!  :)

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!!!!!


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07/21/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 14, 2008
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IT IS OFFICIAL!!!
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