JenniLeen

Ok so it hasn't been that long since I had surgery. However, I was taking some pictures for a scrapbook project and I noticed a difference in my face. So I'm gonna post them for the world to see, that a simple 17 pound loss can really make a difference!

day 2 worked out again. I just can't get over how much energy I get after a workout! I love it! Did 30 mins on the bike, and then walked alot today. Whosya-congrats! thats an awesome time and HOORAY for xl shirts!

took my babies to the pool again today! we had a great time! even wore a diff suit and no shorts over it! that was a big step! loL! the greatest thing happened today though. I needed something to throw on over my suit while drivin to the pool and I looked in my closet and pulled out a skirt that is a 20 (pre-surgery was wearing a 22(but it was a tight 22)/24, so it was WAY WAY WAY exciting that it fit! Could not be happier about this journey!!!

I hope I'm not too late to join. I'm setting a pretty low goal for myself this month. Considering it's been, oh I dunno about 3 years since I've done any real exercise! So my goal is simply to work out 3x a week this month, but I am really shooting for more. I know that if I have to come and check in every day that I'll be accountable and get it done! Today I swam 20 laps and walked for 30, so off to a good start for me! Already feeling a nice burst of energy from that too! I love this feeling!! :thumbup: BTW you are all doing awesome! I can't believe some of the numbers you are putting up! VERY inspiring! keep up all the hard work!

grrrrr that'd make me mad too! but good for you for bein polite! good luck on tuesday! i hope the fill goes beautifully!

geez i dunno how you didnt say anything!! huge congrats on the loss! i bet you look great!!! she's just mad thats all. don't let it get to you. like one mentioned for every one naysayer there are 3 supporters! but seriously i'd have told her off! lol! keep up the awesome work!!

First off DO NOT FEEL DISCOURAGED! I went in for my first appt today and my doc was amazed that I lost. He said that almost all patients gain some or lose very little at their check-up appt. This is not an easy process but you took the very first biggest step already! Please go see your doc and get your fill! You will be so happy that you did! I am sure that someone else will provide you with better inspiration, cuz I'm not all that great at it but I can totally be your cheerleader! Your a Zonie and we gotta stick together! So go on in and then check back with us and let us know ya did! We are here to support you!!

sorry so late in seeing this. I do hope that you have called dr. monash. He's an awesome surgeon! I had mine done on the 16th and I feel wonderful! Give him a call if you haven't already! Keep us posted!

Hey JJ's! Such a cool thread! Thanks again Cathy! You are awesome!! Had a doc appt today and thats also in the fill line-up but I get to go in 2 weeks! When I was getting dressed this morning I put on a pair of my jeans and they were too big!!! So darn exciting! I haven't really noticed my weight loss yet but my clothes are showin it! HOORAY!! I've dealt with my hunger well today! I had the yummiest lunch. Spinach (i can eat iceberg lettuce, never have been able to), 3oz of a grilled pork chop, and a sprinkle of craisins. Sprayed it with the "spritzers" salad dressing, the raspberry vinagerette (sp?) one and man it was so great. and kept me full all day until about 20 mins after dinner time normally is! It was awesome! Oh and another nsv I went with my friend and took my babies to the pool today! I haven't gone out in public in a bathing suit in forever, dd has never been, so that was HUGE for me! I still felt like a whale but I didn't care, because I know that I am on my way to a new me!!! Sorry this got so long! Totally didnt expect that to happen!

welcome Kelly!! I live in Tucson!! Congrats on the marriage!! Big huge hooray for teachers! you guys rock!!!

I agree with your first post 100%! This is a total new contract on life! its awesome! I've only lost 17 pounds but I am so friggin excited for whats to come! I find that I have so much more energy now than ever before! it's fantastic! I also agree that you def. need to get those calories checked out! Let us know what the nutritionist says!! btw awesome weight loss so far! you are gonna do great!

big hugs and lots of prayers. i wish i could smack that wife on the head! thats just rude and disrespectful. hang in there girl. if you need anything call on us, totally happy to help.

holy smokes thats crazy!!! keep up the good work fellow JJ's! Can't wait to see us progress!

double sigh! dh(who is stationed in MD) and I both went to ours. He was there at 7:15, and I was there at 8. Mine was totally sold out, he was one person in line too late. total pita! his should be getting them again next week so lets hope that he can get one! I'm keepin my fingers crossed!

hooray Cathy!! glad you got your fill!!! I can't wait to feel that restriction!! Insky- I'm already eating regular foods. I started mushies on day 7/8, my doc said to slowly start adding in foods and if it upset my tummy to go back to my mushies, but so far nothing has made me sick. I think each doc is totally different though!

*sigh* i wish i could find one anywhere! i so want one because much like TX, AZ is just way too hot right now. I don't get out of bed before 7:30 and then it's too late to go outside and when it's nice enough to go in the evening I have to get the kids in bed. ugh! so one day I'll have one, but that day is no where in sight!

lol i have no clue! hopefully the event i'm at will have some sort of salad. but a little bit of steak is a possibility. I'm on to full foods today so hopefully there will be something good and healthy there!

went in for my 2 week check up and doc said that normally he waits 6 weeks but because I have healed so nicely and I feel zero restriction he'll do it in 2 weeks. So I go in the 17th!

man that stinks! i can't help at all, sorry! but i hope that everything gets movin quick!

i agree it could be not enough water. that was always an issue i had when i was prego and i knew i needed to drink more H20. let us know if you get it worked out! hopefully it goes away soon.

I dunno as I have not gotten a fill yet. But maybe someone else can answer??

oooh those syrups are great! i didnt think about that one! duh!! i'll have to go get some of those! thanks for that tip!

Hi there and welcome!!! I guess this goes to show every psych is different cuz mine was approved and dh is gone! But glad to have you with us! There is a ton of useful stuff on here about Tricare. I had a very easy time getting approved! Tricare is the best! The ladys answered my questions and were so sweet! Happy to have you here!

thats so awesome! congrats girl!!! and just think this is all BEFORE your surgery! I can't wait to see your sucess after the band! :ohmy:

everyone is doing great!!!! I have lost a total of 20 pounds, 5 pre-op and 15 since being banded on the 16th. I know thats totally not normal but I have been having to chase my kids around this week, as my hubby is deployed and his mom could only take off work until Tuesday. So I HAD to get up and be active with them, but it's been ok. I'm so excited to be on this journey! I can't wait to see my hubby's face when he comes home!