Hello All- I decided to utilize this blog function just for fun. So forgive me if I dont update everyday.. still new to it all.

I wanted to say that today I bought 2 pair of jean in a size 16!!! A what? A 16!!!! After telling my self that jeans are all cut differently and blah blah that dont get upset if they dont fit, they will soon... and then just like that a button and zip later there I was in the dressing room wearing a size 16! I was elated to say the least. I took the jeans I had on and held them up to the new ones and near fell over.

I had mixed emotions after the purchase. I said to myself, "Is it more disturbing that the old jeans used to be sung around the thighs and hips or is it more disturbing how big they are now?" It was one of those moments when you think back to two months ago and I rembmer the day before surgery measuring my thighs and my arms and hip and waist and my thighs were 31 inches each.. today they are 26 inches. I can fit my whole are in there. :thumbup: Crazy!!!

This whole journey has only gone on for 2 months I cant wait till I am one year out and looking back on this blog entry.

Keep up the good work everyone... It just keeps getting better!

Way to go KEtlinger! If you don't mind me asking, what size were you when you started two months ago? I just got my band Friday, March 13th, and I am a size 20 - I'm really short so I look even bigger! Keep up the good work!

I was on the edge of becoming a Womens 24 and now I am a Misses 16. I am also a short one 5'4. Congrats on the band!! If your looking for a good protein for week 2 I did the Nectar in Lemonade and Ice Tea. It fulfilled my juice wants

Congrats again!

You give me so much hope. My date is 3-23 and it can not come soon enough!! Congrads!! I can not wait to have those WOW moments!!!

Wow! That was fast! Congratulations!!!!

What is "the Nectar in Lemonade and Ice Tea"? Is that a protein drink? Who makes it? Thanks, and keep up the good work...you're going to have the best summer ever!!! -BG

The Nectar is a protien drink. I found mine in Vitamin Shoppe. I drink 3 of them a day one when I wake up then one right before the gym and then one before bed.

I was so tired of vanilla and chocolate from my pro-op diet that i needed something else. I love lemonade and ice tea so i decided to try it. I recommend mixing it with a fork or spoon; shaking it makes too much foam.

Here is a link to the protein. Bariatric Advantage - Nectar Protein Products

Just curious...do you know how many calories the Nectar has (it doesn't say on the website). Thanks! -BG