Almost a year!!!

Well, I am about 3 weeks shy of my one year mark from the date of surgery.  I can't believe how fast the year has gone by!   So...here is my progress:

I am weighing in at 142lbs, wearing size 10 jeans, and size medium shirts!   I am now smaller than I was when I started college!!  Wow!!!!
So, next on my list is a tummy tuck to remove the excess skin from stomach.   I had my consultation about a month ago (I've been pretty stable with my weight, and really don't wanna lose any more weight).....and my surgery is scheduled for this Thursday November 17th, the day after my birthday.....what a great birthday present huh??

I am nervous about the surgery, but excited at the thought of having a flat tummy for the first time in a very, very long time!!!!!

Wish me luck!!!

Time Flies!!!

Wow!!!   I can't believe it has been 8 months since my surgery!  I am feeling absolutely fantastic!!
I have lost 92lbs to date, and weigh in at 154lbs.   I am so happy!  
I started off wearing a size 24 jean, and as of today I am able to fit into a size 10/12!!!!!!!!  The last time I wore a size 10/12, was at the beginning of my freshman year of college, back in august of 1995!  

It's funny, I have many friends and family that tell me I'm beautiful, but for the first time in a very long time, I feel beautiful!!! What an amazing feeling that is.
I will be honest though, I have not kept up with my exercise the way I should....but I am determined to get back on the horse and work it hard!!!

Thank you all for your love and support in this journey.  I will try to update this blog more often :)

6 months

Well, it has been 6 months since my surgery.  All is going well, and I am still working hard.  The weight has slowed down, but it is still coming off.  When I started this whole journey, I was at 246lbs.....as of today, I now weigh 164lbs!!!!   I still have another 30-40lbs to go according to the doctor....but I am happy where I'm at now as well.

Thanks for all the support from my friends and family :)

Hey everyone! Im still here, still working hard. I've been busy, and haven't blogged. Quick update: down 70lbs!! I feel great!! Update more later :)

Sorry I haven't updated in awhile....life is going great. I am in a size 13/14 jeans now, but now I need to concentrate on toning :).

I am having great success.....i can now fit into size 16 pants/jeans!!!!!!!

Just to update everyone, I have lost 52 pounds total, and now weigh 194lbs!!!!!!! And i still feel amazing!!!!!!!!

Almost 2 months

Well, it has been a little while since I last updated all of you.  I apologize for not updating more often.  I am getting close to the 2 month mark after surgery.  As of right now I am down 47 pounds!!!  I am feeling great and have a lot more energy.  I am still not on a regular schedule with my exercising, but I am in the process of getting there with that.  

Today was my first day of classes at Massasoit Community College.  Wow, I'm an actual college student again!!!  I was really nervous heading to class this morning, but once I was in the classroom....it felt great!!!  I was really motivated and I'm really looking forward to this new chapter in my life. 

Now my mission is to get my schedule worked out between my classes, my exercise, and my home life.  It will be tough, but I am looking forward to it. 

I will try to keep you all updated more often.

Until next time.....

One Month Appointment

Well, I had my one month appointment and everything went very smoothly!  In fact, it went better than I had expected.  So when I started this journey, back at my first appointment on Oct. 6th, I weighed in at 246.3.   At my one week prior to surgery appointment I weighed in at 232.1.   As of yesterday Dec 5th, I weighed in at 209.7!!!  I have lost a total of 36.6lbs to date, and I have gone from a size 22/24 to a size 18/20!! 

I also got to start eating solid foods yesterday as well...which is quite interesting.  I am taking it very slow when I eat, and I also make sure that I get in all of my vitamins and supplements as well as my liquids for the day.   It is quite an experience learning to eat again, but I am seeing amazing results so I will not complain!!!!

Very tired right now, it has been a long day.  I will write more later.

Until next time....

Time Flies!!

Wow, I can't believe that as of tomorrow it will be 4 weeks since my surgery!!!  I am doing very well...I haven't posted in a few weeks.  I have my one month follow up on wednesday, so I will share more then.  I am waiting until that appointment to find out how much I have lost.  I refuse to look at a scale until then.  Right now, I'm still focusing on what I eat and making sure I get enough liquids in for the day.  

Other than that, I am doing fantastic!  I feel awesome!!!!! 

Okay, I will post again on wednesday :)