199.8 and 8 month reflections

I made onderland this morning by the skin of my teeth. WOOOO HOOOO I posted my 8 month picture on my profile and updated my avatar. Under 200, I cannot truly remember the last time I weighed under 200. It has to have been at least 14 years ago. I know 10 years ago I was in a 26/28. Today I am comfortably wearing 14s and some 12s. My shirts are XL or L. These last 8 months have been something else. I feel like a whole new person. Most would agree that I look like a whole new person. I feel and look younger, many have commented that I look like I did when I was in HS. That was 17 years ago. Or in other words ... half my life ago. I met with some friends for lunch last week. I had not visited with them since before surgery. Thye asked where my other half was, I answered that he was home with the kids. They said "NO I MEAN THE OTHER HALF OF YOU, where did it go?" That was pretty cool. These 8 months I have earned so much freedom that I did not have before. I never realized how much I had to sacrafice for being so freakin fat. I cannot ever go back to that point, 300+ pounds. So much of life was missed or jus****ched from the sidelines. I was kidding myself to think that I was able to fully enjoy, participate and live life to the fullest. I made a big plunge and put all of my over 20 sizes on Ebay. I made some pretty good money. I might buy myself something nice or maybe I will put it towards Christmas. If I do not lose another pound I would consider my surgery and myself a success. Words cannot describe the changes this surgery has made for me. Thanks for reading my ramblings... God Bless! Jen

Jen, you should be so proud of how far you have come. I am proud of you. I know that people who have not lived in our shoes will never totally understand the transformation both inside and out. Congrats on your success... ~~hugs and well wishes~` Chris

Congrats Jen you look wonderful.

Congrats! I know exactly how you feel re: living life to the fullest-Before surgery I was just existing NOT really living-what a change! Ive told my surgeon several times how by him giving me the tool and me doing what it takes I have received a second chance at life and I will never take it for granted again-Cheers to you! ~ Lori

Welcome to onederland!!!!! You look great!!! Anyword on the filming? I don't see how they could not ask you to be part of it, no one else could look as good as you do!!

You have done soooo well Jen! I am so excited and proud of you. You sure are an inspiration to me and probably alot of others! Jaci

Congratulations Jen You've worked hard and you've earned it. You always have such a great attitude an I'm sure that's what's helped you these past 8 months. I know you will continue to do great. I hope I can get to meet you in person soon - either in Vegas or in March when I'm back in the Houston area Sending hugs, Ronna

Jen, WOW! way to go! I am so happy for you and all you have done for yourself. All that hard work paid off. I may try the E-bay thing I have lots of large cloths that need to leave my home for someone elses. God Bless you and may you loose many more lbs. Joyce

Congrats, Jen. Who care if it's by the skin of your teeth - you're there! You look great in your new picture - dressing kind of snazzy, now aren't we? Cute outfit. Did you decide on Vegas w/ Veronica or not? HOpe you can make it. Karla

Wow Jen you look beautiful and are doing really great! Congratulations on being in Onederland. It sure does feel good and I can feel your excitement through your posting! Yes this surgery is like a miracle when we look back at how it has changed our lives for the better. Nothing can come close to the freedom we are experiencing. Karen S.