Three months ago today I had my gastric bypass surgery. It was Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, and I was nervous and excited as hell. I was able to sleep for a few hours the night before, popped up at 4:00am and was ready to go within a half hour. I cried before we even left the house. After that I kept myself together, but according to Dan I started panicking when they wheeled me out of pre-op and took me down the hallway to the operating room. I don’t remember that, thanks to the oh-so-awesome anti-anxiety meds they doped me up with, but I do remember entering the OR, transferring to the operating room table, and tearing up when my surgeon leaned over me and gave me a hug. I begged to be put out, and all I remember after that is the oxygen mask being placed on my face. When I next opened my eyes, I was in recovery, and it was all over.
I weighed 286.6 lbs. on the morning of my surgery. Today I weigh 233 lbs.. I’ve lost 53.6 lbs. since surgery, and 98 lbs. altogether.
In pre-op.
The next day.
One week post-op.
Two days ago.
I have exactly 73 lbs. to go until I reach my goal weight of 160 lbs.! Whoo!
Looking fantastic Jenn. Keep it up! I’ve got 45 pounds to go
I’m happy for you Jenn!!! Keep up the great work!
Well, you didn’t really *panic* panic. It was more a culmination of all the last-minute doubts and regrets kinda giving away before it was too late. I think a lot of it was also knowing that your mom and I weren’t coming any further with you. But you did great
BTW, call me at work! I forgot my cell phone today
congrats! you look great!
Jenn, I’ve been following your blog for years (since before you had Alyssa), and your story is really inspiring. You look fantastic, and I know you will reach your goal. You should be proud of yourself, and should know you inspire others to also make a healthy change in their life.
Happy weight loss!
3 months already ? Wow .. time flies
Keep it up !
You are looking amazing Jenn!!! You can totally see the changes. You’re doing great!!!
Congrats! You look amazing!
Very noticeable difference! You are really looking great and I hope you are feeling as great as you are looking. Most noticeable is the legs…imo.
Great job!
Congratulations! Keep up the awesome work =)
Jenn you are looking fantastic! I can’t believe it has been three months already! The time has flown by! Before we know it, you will have reached your goal!
You are looking great! Keep it up!
Looking Great. How often do you work out?
Yay for improvement! Good luck on reaching your goal…you’ve come a long way.
You look great, Jenn! Woot!