5 months today ...pics

Just wanted to share. Today is my 5 month surgiversary. I knew going in that this weight loss would be slow so I'm not too terribly disappointed to say I have lost 40 pounds. If I were able to exercise more, the numbers would be better but I've had a few issues regarding my pain medication. Finally get THAT straightened out and then got a bad respiratory infection. I guess its that time of the year. I have been exercising more since I got my Schwinn Three Wheeler. I take Bella for a 30-45 min ride at least 4 times a week.

I'm just going to keep plugging along at this turtle pace. I see my endocrinologist next week so maybe I'll have some good news concerning my BP, diabetes and Cholesterol. Hope springs eternal.

Best decision I ever made :) I started out in size 22-24 and now wearing some 18's. Most of my 20's are getting real baggy. Most of my clothes are getting too loose, adding to the Goodwill bag I have in the closet.

Heres me 1.before surgery 2. at three mo. 3. at 4 mo. 4. today

Way to go! Your doing great!

well done, i am having mine in 3 weeks. hope i look as good as you within 5 months.  keep up the good work!

You look great. Keep up the good work.

Jessica

Yay !!!! You look great !

Wow, Jolena! I've seen a lot of great before & after photos, but I don't think I've ever see any quite as amazing as yours - that 40 pound loss has made a HUGE (pun intended) difference in you!

And you can't knock the 40 pounds in 5 months - that works out to 2 lbs/week average - you're a model bandster!

Jean

Congrats Jolena. You are looking great and doing an awesome job.

Kim

Thanks so much y'all.  I really don't feel like the poster child for the lapband but  I'm happy!  See me in a year. THAT's when I'll be over the moon if this rate keeps up.

You've done fabulous!!

Looking good, keep up the good work!