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Well, I am at 166 and only 16 lbs. from goal.  I cant tell you how that makes me feel.  I have never made it to goal before, and I think I am finally going to make it this time.  What a feeling!!!!!

Things are great.  Would be better if I was with my Hubby in San Diego.  The kids and I are going nuts here in RI without him.  When and if this house ever sells, I am OUTTA HERE!

The weight loss is SLOW now, but I am doing well.  I need to get in more workouts.  I have been bad with that.  My kids keep me real busy, so the timeing is just not there.  I really want to invest in a treadmill so I can do it at home.  Then there would be NO excuse.

Cant wait for plastics.  I know I have a while to wait, but I am really excited about it.  I would really like a Lower Body lift, breast lift, and Brachioplasty.  That would complete my transformation.  I would be soooo happy then.  Some day it will come!

Bye for now!

Jen

Wow, this journey is amazing.  I have met so many nice people here on OH.  The support we get from one another is just incredable.  Here is my newest stats.....

I am at 190.  As of today I am down 84lbs 89 since I began this process.  I am only 4 1/2 lbs from being Overweight!!!  YEAH for me.  40 lbs to go to be at my goal.

We are STILL trying to sell our home.  We reduced the price to try for a short sale, but still nothing.  I feel like I am going to loose my mind sometimes because of it.  I literally feel sick to my stomach when I think about Tom going to San Diego without us.  SD is my all time FAVORITE place to live.  I want to get there so bad I can taste it.  Someone will want to buy it, I hope.

Thanks for the great support....

jen

Wow, it has been so long since I have updated.  I am doing great and I feel wonderful.  I am down 60lbs since surgery and 65 since I started this journey.  I could not have done it with out the support of my family and friends and the help of you all at OH.

It has been a really tough few months.  We are getting ready to move in August, and the house is on the market.  If it does not sell, I have to stay behind and my Husband will move to San Diego until we sell.  I am really stressed out about this.  It is one thing to go on Deployment, but it is another to do a "Forced Deployment" where the spouce really has no choice but to leave without his/her family.  I can only pray and hope that we will get beyond this and the house will sell so my kids and I are not seperated from my husband.  All prayers are welcome too!!

I have my 4 month check up on Friday and I am really excited about it.  I love going to the Dr. now because I know they are not going to Ragg about my weight.

I finally made some mini goals.  I weigh less than my DH, I bought a belt, (it was toooo big so I added extra holes), and I met my Easter challenge to be at 215, (I am actually at 213).  It just feels so good to be on track and doing so well.

Thanks for all the support OH, I love you all!!!!

Jen

I have not been on in a while but things with me are great.  Had a really nice holiday, my kids once again were spoiled rotten.  I even lost 5 lbs. over the holidays.  I was looking in my book from when I was a Curves member, I am down 15lbs from when I was there last.  That is amazing.  I cant believe how this is going and how good I feel.  

I joined a gym and I am on my way to a more "Fit" body.  I want to do everything I can to make this work.  I think as of today I am down 26lbs since surgery day.  34 since I began this journey.  I need to post some new pictures, I think I look different.

Jen

I have not posted in a while, but I am here and doing well.  I had my RNY on Nov. 27.  I made out great!  I am down about 15lbs.  I cant believe how this has changed my life.  I love my new tummy!

Getting ready for Christmas.  It will be great with the kids, but this year is especially difficult for me.  I lost my dad last Feb. and this is the first year without him.  I find myself looking to buy him gifts when I go shopping.  I cry whenever I hear Christmas music.  I have had a really rough week dealing with that.  My sister explained it perfectly, so I think It might get a bit easier now.  She said Christmas is about celebrating Christ's Birth, dwelling over your years losses.  I need to re-adjust my way of thinking and I think I will be fine.

Jen 

Well, part one of my stress test is done, and I could not be happier.  I thought I was going to die right there.  I have a whole day of testing to do on Wed.  Thurs. I have PFT, and Friday part 2 of the stress test-THEN I AM DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting very excited, a bit nervous too.  I worry about my kids the most.  I am doing this not only for me, but for them too.  I want to be there for them and be able to keep up with them.  My fear is that I will have one of those "Side effects" from surgery, and I will be worse off.  I also worry about who is going to care for them while I am in the hospital.  I have not quite figured that out yet.

Trying to find some post op foods that I will like.  I figure I better try some now so I dont have to play with my food later.  I am having a real issue with Protein drinks.  I ahve not found one I like yet.  Got a lot of good suggestions today so I will give them a try.

Jen

Well, after a few sleepless weeks, I finally got word today that I am approved by TriCare.  I am so happy.  I cant seem to get the grin off my face.  I can't believe I am on my way to a healthier me.  I need to thank everyone that has supported me through this.  There were times when I had a million questions and did not know what to do next.  My OH family pulled together and got me through the approval process.  I am sure you will all be there for the surgery process too.  I have an appointment for my Echo. on Sat. morning.  After that I only need the Chest X-Ray, Gallbladder Ultrasound and Hida Scan, bloodwork.  Sounds top me like I can bang them out in no time.  I really hope to have this over by the end of Oct. or the beginning of Nov.  I would like to be restricted for the holidays, but also be at the food stage where I can eat at least the soft foods.

I will post more as great things happen....

Jen

Well, It is going to be hard but all I can do it wait.  I had my EGD test yesterday.  It went really well.  Not half as bad as I thought.  Kathleen at Dr. Roye's office sent for approval today.  I called TriCare ad they got all the information.  They told me it could take 7-10 days for approval.  I wont sleep until I know.  If this does not come through for me, I am not sure what I will do.  I will post when I have an answer.......

Jen

Well, I met with the Dr. that will do my EGD test today.  He is great.  He actually did my Colonoscopy a month or so ago.  Once that test is done, Kathleen can send for approval w/ Tricare.  I am so happy and very anxious at the same time.  I am really freaking about the EGD test.  I HATE the thought of them sticking anything down my throat.  YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chat Later,
Jen

Well, I got good news.  I don't have Apnea, YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!Lets hope the good news keeps on coming.  Just 2 more appointments until they can send in for approval.  I need an angel by my side for that one.  Having a really hard time sticking to my diet.  I was doing so well until all the stress with my husband leaving, then as usual I got off track and can't get back on.  I need someone to kick my butt back into gear.  I must retire early, had a LONG day at the Wrentham Outlets.  I am tired!

Jen