New Member-6 months post-op as of 8/16/04
Hi Everyone,
I just joined this group today...look forward to getting to know people and both supporting others and leaning on a few as the need arises.
I had my 6 month follow-up Tuesday and I'm down 93 lbs!!! 
(of course my personal goal was 100 but I'm not upset) I'm very pleased with that. I work very hard at not focusing on the numbers and yet I admit it is important to me of course. I had a mini-shopping spree last week which really boosted my confidence. Down from size 28 and 30 pants to 18's (except for a pair of jeans which are a 20 but they did some shrinking.)...tops were 26/28's and are now mostly 16's a a couple 18's. Feels great to actually have flattering shapely outfits. And suprisingly (at least to me) my favorite purchases were my new work out clothes!!! No longer need to use binder clips to hold my pants up!!! 
I was trying to hold out on buying clothes but now I'm so glad I did buy some...plus they were cheapie Walmart stuff...a lot of bang for your buck! 
The best part of all of this is how great I feel...how much I actually ENJOY exercising now!?!?!? I still can't believe that one. Plus physically I'm feeling just so much better. Not that I ever had to really bad...the entire post-op period has went well...with only minor frustrations.
Okay I've babbled enough for one day I think...
God Bless Everyone in there search for peace and happiness.
Jennifer 
(of course my personal goal was 100 but I'm not upset) I'm very pleased with that. I work very hard at not focusing on the numbers and yet I admit it is important to me of course. I had a mini-shopping spree last week which really boosted my confidence. Down from size 28 and 30 pants to 18's (except for a pair of jeans which are a 20 but they did some shrinking.)...tops were 26/28's and are now mostly 16's a a couple 18's. Feels great to actually have flattering shapely outfits. And suprisingly (at least to me) my favorite purchases were my new work out clothes!!! No longer need to use binder clips to hold my pants up!!!
I was trying to hold out on buying clothes but now I'm so glad I did buy some...plus they were cheapie Walmart stuff...a lot of bang for your buck!
The best part of all of this is how great I feel...how much I actually ENJOY exercising now!?!?!? I still can't believe that one. Plus physically I'm feeling just so much better. Not that I ever had to really bad...the entire post-op period has went well...with only minor frustrations.
Okay I've babbled enough for one day I think...
God Bless Everyone in there search for peace and happiness.
Jennifer 
Wow Jennifrer, Your results are inspiring. I have lost 60lbs in 4 months. I hope I can get to the 90's by 6 months. Did you have surgery locally? I am not hesitating to buy new clothes. Although I have done the same thing for the most part. The shopping at Walmart. I love more bang for my buck. I have replaced my eating habit with the shopping habit. Are you currently attending a support group? If you are interested we are forming a new one in the Toledo area. If you are interested please email me. Best of luck. Keep up the good work.
hello! welcome to the boards!
congratulations on your losses! fantastic!!!
i have shopped alot at the goodwills and salvation army stores as well as walmart-nothing wrong with a bargain when you aren't going to stay that size for long!!!!
i'm part of the group that deb lisk mentioned- feel free to email either of us - we have a mtg scheduled monday nite -8/30- at 7pm if you can attend--would love to meet you!
congratulations on your losses! fantastic!!!
i have shopped alot at the goodwills and salvation army stores as well as walmart-nothing wrong with a bargain when you aren't going to stay that size for long!!!!
i'm part of the group that deb lisk mentioned- feel free to email either of us - we have a mtg scheduled monday nite -8/30- at 7pm if you can attend--would love to meet you! Most Active
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