new pictures

Hey gang, I have new pictures up here: http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid5838246 I know our OH staff can not keep up with us, plus I feel bad because it's only been three months since the last time I asked them to do a new picture for me, so I figured I'd try to save them some work. Feel free to check them out. I'm standing next to my sister - she weighs 108 lbs and I weigh 151.5 (that half pound is key) We're dressing alike a lot lately - we never really could before. Jen

Wow girl, you look Awsome. I took more pics of me and my friend at work who has had weight loss surgery too today. I am going to check out the site you used so I can quit pestering OH so much. I want more pics available on my journey.

Jennifer, You look super! I know you feel like a new woman! Two pretty gals probably tearin' up the town! Are you at goal? It looks it! CP

Jen, You look just great!!! Hugs, Mo

Jen -- unFRICKINbelievable. You are stunning. You are glowing. You are the Poster Girl for this surgery as catalyst for total life transformation. Here's to your good health and positive spirit. Thanks for all the wonderful advice you've provided to this Board. As the lady in the restaurant said about Meg Ryan's character in "When Harry Met Sally"... I'LL HAVE WHAT SHE'S HAVING... All the best, sweetie, Reenie

You look wonderful. You must be so happy. Louise

Hi Jen... In just 2 words.... TOTALLY AMAZING!!!!!! Mike

A lot of people say that this surgery is a second chance at life... I feel more like it's a chance to have a life, period. I feel like a completely new person - it helps that I changed jobs at 7 months post-op, and I work with people who never knew me as obese. It's quite interesting. When I do see the people from my old job, and they ooh and ahh, it makes me uncomfortable because it means they still remember how I used to be. Not that I think I've changed my values or anything, but I think I prefer not to be associated with my old self. I took terrible care of that person. I do look normal, maybe sometimes skinny, but I am still composed of approximately 30% fat. If I was ground beef, I wouldn't buy myself. To achieve what I consider would be my optimal weight, I will need to lose another 10 pounds. It's not happening right now because I don't have the motivation, but I believe that I will get it together and do it. I really want to be *fit* - not thin, but fit.. I would like to be able to run two miles consecutively under twenty four minutes. I'd like to be able to pull myself up out of the water into a boat. Things like that are my goals now. I want to be able to 'carry my own weight'. Thank you guys for the compliments. It's been an incredible ride and I am so glad to have had our board for the journey. I appreciate the honesty, especially in the confessional posts, because we have ALL had the same issues, and I appreciate the support. Best of luck to all of us, Jen

Jen! You look ssooo awesome!!! Way to go!!! I am sooo happy for you! Elizabeth M