2 year anniv and my surgery today

I am home from surgery and typing one handed. cannot lift the kids ... this is gonna be rough for a couple of days. 2 years ago, yesterday, I had RNY to begin eating right, exercising and become healthy. Yesterday, I joined a bible study that is focused on eating right exercising and becomming healthy from a biblical perspective. 2 years ago I topped the scales at 315+. Yesterday I weighed 210. At the bible study yesterday, a woman larger than me went with her intro and talked about her sister havinh GBS and blah, blah, blah with all the negatives and how she did not want to end up like her sister, annoyed me a "tad". Yes, sitting in church, I was annoyed as a hornet being swatted at. Well, when it was time for my intro ... I'm Jen and 2 years ago today, I had GBS, ""pin drops"", it saved my life, I weighed obvver 315 pounds blah blah, blah ... you all know my story. My last statement was ... fixes belly - not head. I have the d=same head problems the rest of you do and am here to get help with that area of my WL journey. The woman was walking down the stairs after class with me and proceded to say I hope I did not offend you. I said everyone d=has their won deal and for me GBS was a tool to help me. I had a great surgeon, no puking, no diarrhea problems, lost almost 130 pounds in 9 months and had a baby, no I need help getting back on track. Your sister is her own deal ... So, in 2 years; I lost 127, gained almost 50, lost 30 and have the most gorgeous baby you would ever want to see. I still feel like a big failure and am having a pitty party. I need to lose the last 20 pounds. I cannot nurse for 24 hours b/c of the drugs, also cannot drive... End of my ramblings.. i gotta go lay down feeling nauseaus (sp) love jj

Please don't party for long! You've done wonderful and should be joyous!

Just look at an old picture and feel blessed at how far you've come...and with a beautiful baby girl to boot! Sending hugs, Ronna

You are so blessed and while life throws lemons, they are only challenges that God wants you to work thru to make you stronger and deeper in spirit. There are so many obstacles you have overcome and blessings that have come your way. Grab the strength, toss out the pity party and celebrate!!! God bless, Tiff

Hi Jen as everyone has said and I know that you already know this is that you are blessed and Faith is so precious and beautiful! This pitty party is understandable but also you need to look beyond the weight! You are beautiful and have come so far and WILL get to goal I am sure! I am sorry you had surgery and hope it was nothing serious and the pain is minimal! Congrats on all your successes! Hugs, Chris

You all are right. I was just having a super down day. I had carpal tunnel release on my left hand, the pain is not so bad. I have a sling to keep me immobile. I had my lt hand done but it might as well been my right - it is hard trying to use just one hand. I had my rt hand done 10 years ago and this one was bad so I bit the bullet and had it done. I was gonna ask you to be my surg angel but figured with school and all you are busy. I was afraid to fall asleep last night and finally took a pain killer and passed out in the recliner at 3am. love an God bless Jen

Jen I would have loved to have been your surgery angel (although that is not a word my family would use to describe me) Feel free to call me or email me anytime! I am never to busy for friends! Hugs, Chris

Hey there! Congrats on the 2 years! I'm sorry you are (were?) feeling down. I think it's sooooooooooooooo great you had a baby. I'm so happy for you! I wish I could have had one more! And look at it this way... you were up 50 you lost 30 already? Pfft!! Over half way there again!!! Hope you feel better soon, hugs n stuff! Renee

Jen~ You have done so well - be proud of your accomplishments and those cute, beautiful babies - all of them. Rhonda

Dear Jen... I don't know what you have in your mind. But to me it looks like you have had a very successful journey!!!! I wish you to have the most memorable surgiversary ever!!! You will find in few months that your last 20 pounds are gone!!! I am sure of that you have done awesome so far, and I don't see why you wouldn't be able to hit your goals... My deep respect to you You (honored) friend Alex