Jennifer C.

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I can't believe it's been so long since I have updated my page! Well, it's been almost a year (11 months) and I am down 95 lbs. I weigh a whopping 135! Who would believe a year ago I would look like this. Going to the gym 3 times a week, still not drinking soda's or alcohol... have faith in me!

Just a quick update from my end... well, as you can see I posted some new pictures. Those overalls are my 'goal' overalls... I can't believe they finally fit! I wore those my sophomore year in high school... over 15 years ago. I have lost 70 lbs and weigh 163. I can't believe how happy I am. I hope that all of you are having the same experiences that I am! We all know it's tough, but it's definately worth it! Good luck to you all! Talk to you soon!

You know I am constantly amazed at how the scale just keeps dropping... I weighed in today at 175, that's 57 lbs lost. (Personally I think my dog is gaining my weight.) I have noticed some shopping differences though... such as... I don't wear an XXL anymore and yet I continue to try them on. I don't know where to go in the 'juniors' department to find a great deal or the clearance rack. When I shop with friends... I can actually 'shop' with them now... and not have to meet them in the dressing room. It truly is amazing!

Well I am just over 6 weeks out and at a 44lb loss. I am losing so quickly! It has been a huge adjustment! My hubby calls me the incredible shrinking woman. Yesterday I had a job interview and he said that I looked like a little girl playing dress up. My dress clothes were obviously a bit too big for me know. So, I came home and gave them to a friend of mine last night. I continue to go to the support meetings and meeting a lot of nice people. I hope you all are having the sucess that I am! Best of luck!

Well it's already been one month! I'm down 34 lbs and feeling great! I see small differences in my body. I see my chubby cheeks going away, my bust getting smaller, the muscles in my arms beginning to appear. I am going to start the gym this week. Walking is great, but I need to tighten up some of these muscles. I started back on the bowling league last week and had no problems. I even bowled a 189! (That's high for me.) 
My favorite thing is cruising the neighborhood. Triana loves to be in the stroller and looking at the trees. So, in the end we both get something out of the walk. We often walk the 2 miles down to grandma and grandpa's house, visit them and then walk home. That way I'm not too tired to walk back up the hill to our house. 
Food has been interesting. I can't handle sugar. My body dumps sugars quickly. Also, I have had a problem with scrambled eggs. I find myself eating instant mashed potato's... I don't feel guilty because I do get my exercise. Also, I have to watch myself and eat slowly. I have been eating way too fast and my new stomach doesn't like it.
Thanks to everyone for your support. Keep it up and if I can help any of you...

Timeline	Date	Weight	Weight Loss
Pre-op	Sept. 4 2007	232
Surgery	Sept. 11 2007	227	5
1 week	Sept. 18 2007	213	19
2 weeks	Sept. 25 2007	209	23
3 weeks	Oct. 2 2007	203	29
4 weeks	Oct. 9 2007	198	34
5 weeks	Oct. 16 2007	194	38
6 weeks	Oct. 23 2007	189	43
2 months	Nov. 11 2007	183	49
3 months	Dec. 11 2007	167	65

Ok, well today is my 1 week surgiversary. I have lost a total of 14 lbs. I am feeling great and walking every night with my mom. I can't wait to be able to start bowling again... in a couple more weeks. The only thing I am having problems with is my daughter. She is 15lbs and I can't pick her up... tee hee. So we play on the floor. She is a good baby luckily enough. She is trying to get her little legs under her... I'm thinking she is going to start crawling soon! She is scooting already! Leave her for 5 minutes and she is 2 feet away from where you left her... oh well. Life is going well, just trying to get all that protein in. Any suggestions? Protein drinks are making me gag. I am still experimenting with the powder... so far all I can do is Vanilla powder in vanilla yogart. And that still is gag worthy... ha ha... wish me luck! Love you all!

Well it's Sunday, and I had my surgery 6 days ago. And today I'm starting to feel a little wierd. 

I have been having cold/hot flashes since I was in the hospital. I have a little discomfort on my left side. I am still burping and belching a bunch. And I just don't feel right. I called my docs office but... it's sunday. So I will wait until tomorrow morning and call again. I just want to know if any of this is normal... anyone deal with this?

Well, Tuesday is my pre-op. I am just a little nervous. I had a ciggarette today. I know, I know. I quit. But, ciggs were my best friend, they were always there for me and so I slipped. No excuse. Do I now need to worry that they will postpone my surgery because I had a ciggarette? Do you think they will test me for nicotine... what if I fail? What if I can't do the surgery now? I have so many questions... I will just be honest. And hope for the best. Wish me luck!

I got a date! September 11th... talk about tragic! Just kidding. It's definately one I won't forget. It'll be just great though.... Oliver will be home between deployments and I will have him here to help with Triana! I'm so excited! Yeah! I think the hardest things so far were quitting smoking and giving up my coke habit... Coke the soda... silly people...!