I left Catherine's apartment with my backpack and two bags full of clothes. I got home and immediately went to hang up my "loot".
- 6 pairs of pants ranging from size 18 to size 14
- 1 pair of GAP jeans
- 1 blazer
- 1 sweater/jacket
- 3 sweaters
- 4 dresses
- 2 workout shirts
- 4 workout pants
I'm pretty sure that I'm now set for a while!! Catherine - I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity. Next time we get together, the mani/pedis are on me!
I went to dinner with a friend that I haven't seen in a long time tonight. Was so fun to catch up with her. I had my go-to dinner (a burger). This one is called the 5-Napkin burger from a restaurant here called Nice Matin. I ate five bites and two fries and was done! The pain in my chest didn't come, but I didn't feel comfortable. After about 10 minutes I felt better. Barb (my friend) mentioned that she thinks maybe I'm eating too fast. She said I wasn't eating any faster than the normal person, but since I had explained to her that I needed to eat slowly she was observing that. I did chew chew chew, but I think I'm not taking enough breathing time between bites. You know the whole "Put the fork and knife back on the plate" thing. So, that is my mission for this week. I was actually disappointed that I wasn't able to eat more of my dinner. Hoping that if I take more time, then I'll be able to eat normal (1/2 cup) portions again. I really don't want to get an unfill, and don't think that I should - I can still eat. But we'll see what next week brings. What I'm thinking may happen is that I won't need the fill I've got scheduled in two weeks. That would be great!!
We will want to see pics of every outfit. You look great and so deserved (earned) the new clothes!
ReplyDeleteomg my best friend is the manager of the restaurant! so fun!
ReplyDeleteOk def don't hate you but OHHHH you lucky girl! I'm glad you got some gorgeous clothes to tide you through. Catherine, really is the best.. not doubt about it.
ReplyDeleteNice Matin sounds very familiar to this former NYC chicka... sounds like you have a good friend who is trying to help, and I hear you. I better start trying to slow down my eating NOW-- my band date is 1/4/10-- and I know I scarf my food. Bad for band... glad you have some awesome new clothes.
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Jenny - wow... you look gorgeous! Such fun - I was wearing one of Catherine's running shirts in the race! She's amazing. Congrats, and definitely remind yourself to slow down. that is something I need to do too!!! Enjoy everything!
ReplyDeleteAww! This post is so nice!! :) I'm so glad that we got to hang out yesterday and that we found so many things that will work well for you! I loved that sweater on you -- fits perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI was so psyched when I looked at Sarah's photos from her 5K and saw that she wore an Adidas shirt that I gave to her!
Have a great day! Looking forward to seeing more photos!
Catherine
You look great.
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the sisterhood of the travelling XL pants...I have some super nice stuff that I searched high and low for and paid a pretty penny as well, so I will be happy to pass my stuff on to someone that needs it when it no longer fits me.
ReplyDeleteAlso, love the haircut! Did you straighten your hair as well? I am overdue for a Brazilian keratin treatment, but it isn't fitting in my budget just now...;)
You look amazing! It sounds like you hade a fun day.....and got some new clothes :) You deserve them, you are having such great success and you are such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI just sent Catherine a note saying that I would love it if you could think of me once you no longer fit in those fabulous clothes! I live on the UWS, so no postage necessary :) Also, I love the burgers at Nice Matin! My surgery was last week, so my mouth is watering right now just thinking about it. Although it doesn't take much to make my mouth water at this point - I am soooo hungry :)
ReplyDeleteJenny,
ReplyDeleteGasper did my 1st fill and my appointment is with Ann on Friday so hopefully it will go as smooth as the one Gasper did. After everything else I have been through the fill is a walk in the park. :-)
It is great that we go to the same office :-) I went to the support group meeting last week for the 1st time and it was pretty cool.
Love for you to read the blog, reading yours and everyone elses is so great as I dont know anyone personally that has the lap band and it is so good to have people going through the same thing I am going through :-)
As Catherine said, you made out like a bandit! I am so jealous that you two can visit with one another, that's great.
ReplyDeleteYou're looking so wonderful Jen, you are such an inspiration.