JessicaLynn04

Thank you everyone. It's the best feeling ever to be able to do the things I use to struggle with.

It's been a while since I weighted in. I'm over 90 lbs lost. I went from a 22/24 to a 12. I haven't been in a 12 since middle school. I have regained my life and haven't been more happy.

I'm excited about 2014. I accomplished a lot in 2013 and I can only imagine what god has planned for me in 2014. In 2013 I moved back to Texas, started a new job that is actually using the degrees I have, learned to relax and not to worry about everything, got back in church and got my momma to go with me. I bought a new car, went to Destin Fl, swam with dolphins, made the decision to have the lap band surgery and lost 58 pounds, several sizes and gained a lot of confidence. The clothes I'm wearing now are from 6 years ago back in my college day. My knee pain is pretty much gone. I no longer have the excuse of not being able to do something because of pain. I hoped that by having surgery I would be able to decrease my BP medicine but so far I haven't been able to do that but I'm okay with it. Even though it's not decreasing I feel great. 2013 was a great year for my church family. They started in March in the Holiday Inn conference room but by September we had a building and the congregation is continuing to grow. We have had several baptisms in Jesus' name. It's amazing how god works the church needs an accountant and guess who has a degree in accounting? That's right this girl. We need a music ministry and god provided it to us. 2014 is going to be full of a lot of learning and remodeling for the church. I normally don't do this but In 2014 I have the following goals: 1) Get down to 140 lbs. 2) Better my relationship with god. 3) Learn more about non profit accounting. 4) Grow professionally. 5) Grow emotionally. 6) Run a 5k.

Yay! Congrats. I just hit it with my last weigh-in.

You look awesome. I found that pictures of me before surgery is a big motivator for me when I feel like breaking.

Funny story... Last night I when laying on my back I thought I found a bump on my left side by my incision and started freaking out until I felt my right side and realized it had one also. I was feeling my ribs. For the first time in a long time I can feel my ribs with out pressing extra hard. It's amazing what 48 pounds has done.

Thank you guys. 2 weeks was a long time but I honestly don't think I could have had anything more than liquid before now. I would feel full quickly. The issue was I didn't stay full for long.

It's been too weeks today and I'm feeling great. I started walking again. Already with just 29 lbs down I am able to walk without my legs/knee killing me, I can tell I have knees and ankles for the first time in years and people are complementing me on my weight loss. I can't really tell but apparently others can. I'm on to mushies tomorrow. I'm ready for something besides thin liquids. I'm 2 lbs away from only needing to lose 100 lbs.

So sorry about that. I recently had to put 2 of my elderly pups down and I didn't think I would stop crying it was like losing a family member. Hope the other babies adjust okay. :-(

You look great. Yay for your success! I can't wait until I am able to say the same.

Great post. Its a good thing to remember how much one pound really is.

I had the same issue except I was allergic to the antiseptic that they used to clean my stomach. It was horrible.

Thank you.