8 Weeks Out Today

Well.. this time 8 weeks ago I was in recovery.  Time sure does fly.  And what changes have happened since that time.  Since July 16th I have: *Lost 43 pounds from the day of surgery... 68 total since I started my journey in April. *Went down almost 3 sizes..and that is from the day of surgery.  I walked into Mercy wearing a size 24.. now I am sliding toward a 20.  :) *Started to get more active.  I wear my pedometer everyday and while it used to be HARD to get in 10,000 steps.. I do it quite easily now. *I still throw up a good bit, but I am tolerating about half of the new foods I try quite well.  I am still only eating 1/4 per meal.. but that is okay.  I am also still eating a good bit of soup, but that is okay too.   *I have found a new "vice"... Unsweet tea with Splenda.  It makes me feel like I am treaing myself.  LOL  I honestly have to say thanks to the good Lord for allowing me this opportunity.  I feel better and look better than I have in years!!!   :)... I also have a whole bucket of clothes to take to the support group tomorrow night.  I have on a nice pair of black slacks.. that I will probably have to carry next month.. :(  Some days it seems I am melting away!  YAY!!

Congrats on your success so far!!! Sounds like you are doing wonderful :-)

Thanks!!!  I am trying to catch up with you!!!  :)

WOW Jenn you are such a inspiration!!! that is wonderful!!! 43 lbs is a LOT of weight!! Im so happy for ya!!! You go girl!!!

Darcie

I am excited for you too!!!  Just think.. you will be melting away in a few weeks!!!

Congratulations! You're doing fabulous. I'm happy for you. Isn't having to give away clothes an awesome 'problem' to have??

If I had to have a problem.. getting too small for clothes would rank up there on ones I would choose.  At least I am not giving them away because they are too small.  LOL :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!     68 pounds is wonderful. Keep up the good work. I know about the clothes, I just gave away 2- 30 gallon garbage bags full of clothes. My closet is looking bare now. But that's OK. I'll never need them again.                                                         Tiffany

Thanks!!!!

Jenniffer -

It's delightful to hear of all of the wonderful changes you are experiencing! Congratulations on everyone of your successes from the pounds lost to clothes you are having to pack up!

I know you must be feeling great!

All the best,

Barb