HOORAY FOR ME !!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone!!!! Just thought I'd toot my own horn a little. Yesterday was my 2 month out and I reached my personal goal of 40 pounds lost!!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!! I have also lost a grand total of 22 1/4 inches!!! My husband tood my pictures again and was able to put them up on our computer next to my day before surgery pictures. I hadn't really realized that I looked any different because you see yourself every day in the mirror, but boy what a difference!!!! Definately don't look as bloated anymore. Hadn't realized how much I had looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Well, just had to tell someone and I know you all are so supportive and like hearing good news the best. Hope everyone else is enjoying their trip to a new and improved life as much as I am!!!! All my best and lots of hugs, The Jenster (Jen Davis from Piscataway)

Hey Jen, You go ahead and toot that horn, what great news!!! Congrats on losing those 40 lbs and reaching your personal goal, you do the happy dance girl . Those 22 1/4 inches are really important !!!! I sure can identify with you in terms of not realizing that you look any different, I feel the same way. Others, on the other hand, see it before I do. I too, saw that I wasn't bloated anymore, especially in my face. Pillsbury Dough Boy is such a good description of what I see in earlier pictures of me. I am enjoying this journey for the most part but I still suffer from wanting more right now!!! I would love to be at goal at 4 months out. Food addict here...I want what I want and I want it right now... I still struggle with wanting Immediate satisfaction and gratification. That is what is so great about having all of you as support people...You can reel me in and remind me that I didn't gain all this weight in 4 months so slow down Fran !!!! Enjoy the journey, not just the destination.. Keep up the good work Jen... Fran (Flanders, N. J. )

Fran, Thank you so much. I thought that I was being somewhat selfish for posting my post, but in the end said, what the h*ll. I haven't felt this great in a really long time. My cholesterol has dropped something like 50 points in the last 2 months, I can get off the floor without feeling like I'm going to pass out when I eventually get up, my feet don't go numb anymore, my knees and ankles don't hurt and I can just make out my collar bones. I still need to loose 90 lbs, but at least I'm on my way. Again, thanks for letting me cheer for myself, and I'm cheering for you too. All my best, Jen

Congratulations Jen -- don't be afraid to post your triumphs (and your defeats - though with your spirit, they will be few). We're here to share them with you -- all the ups and downs. See you soon. Hugs, Nannette

Thanks Nannette, you're always so supportive. By the way, you are looking terrific!!!! I could have done that walk again too. I was so stoked and full of energy that morning. Thanks so much for always being so up, helpful and full of energy yourself. All my best, Jen

Hi Jen When i hear you have lost 40 in 2 months I feel like wow that is wonderful keep up the great work.I saw you jogging at the walk I was impressed you have a great out look and are a wonderful person.I lost 40 and my 2 month is Oct 1, but i still have times when the sclale doesnt move or i even gain 1or2 pounds it scares the life out of me.I do have to start abetter walking routine,I figured Disney will get me started. I am leaving on Sept 30.Do you still have lulls in the weight loss, What is you total weight loss goal?Mine is 110pounds I dont think it will be a speedy process for me. keep in touch Nancy