5-Month Bandiversary! Down 57 Pounds! Photo link!

Hi all, Time flies! Today is 5 months since I got my lap-band! Including the pre-op diet, I've lost a total of 57 pounds as of this morning! I am two pounds...a mere 8 sticks of butter...from Onederland! I'm really excited for this, but after a big drop this week (partially due to lack of appetite due to my cold/flu), I don't expect to see further loss for a little bit while my body catches up. No complaints though - considering I weighed 258 at the start of my pre-op diet, and 262 back in June - I'm thrilled with my progress! - My blood pressure was 102/70 this week - My resting heart rate was 60 - I'm wearing a size 16 on the bottom in most brands, and a 14/16 or a regular'ole XL or even L on top! - I feel much, much better! - I have good restriction and other than around my period, it's not too tight. - I still struggle sometimes to eat well and eat right, but mostly I do ok and am comfortable with the overall life change. - It's not a total walk in the park, but it's easier than any diet or other weight-loss program I did before - and I don't hate it at all, whereas those diets, programs, etc. *I hated* My big goal is to be at 185 by April 1st - that's 15 pounds in about 6 weeks - lofty and likely not doable, as my pattern seems to be lose 10 one month, 6 the next, then 10, then 6 or 7...so we'll see where I land! Check out my photos at: www.shesshrinking.blogspot.com And my general lap-band blog is at: www.sheshrinks.blogspot.com ~Jenn

You look great Jenn. Keep up the good work! Rosa

and from a fellow bandster - goodonya Charlotte

Thank you for updating, you are doing a wonderful job.

Congratulations, you look wonderful, and soon you will look onederful!!! I am glad you are doing so well, and feeling so well. Maureen

Jenn, Sweetie you look great. I looked at your pics and wow what a difference a few months can make. Keep up the good work, and who knows you may just make it to your goal. Melissa