Success Thread!!!

So, since we're all coming up on our 2yr anniversary I'd love to hear about everyone's success!!!! How have things gone for you over the past 2yrs? Where/when have you struggled? Did you get off track and then find your way back on track?? Tell me your 2yr story!!!!!!! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Tracy, Your looking fantastic! Happy 2 years to you also! I'm doing great. I actually have my BA on the 3rd only one more day...which is why I can not sleep! I'm actually posting at 4 am how insane! I do find my way off track especially when it's that time of the month the chocolate calls me. But I am learning how to deal with that. I never thought in my life people would come to me and ask for help to loose weight or help with exercising! I'm maintaing my loss and loving life! How are you? Michelle 339/ 185 6'0

That's fantastic Michelle!!! I'm doing well and still trying to figure out all of this maintenance stuff! I've never been good at it, so I'm still a work in progress, but I've been maintaining at 150 for 9mths now. It sounds like you've done an amazing job and are an inspiration to many!!! Congrats on your BA~that's an exciting way to start the new year! Tracy B

Racy, you look fantastic! I am coming up on my 2 years and I swear that I get more scared every day. It is hard to maintain! I stay between 162 and 165 lbs and I don't seem to go up or down, even with the holidays. I guess thats good. I am horrible at exercise. Need to get back in the swing if things, as far as eating I tend to eat alot of the same things every day. I know, how boring! But it works for me, I still drink 1 or 2 protein shakes every day also. I tend to weigh every morning, I think it keeps me on track. I think each day will always be a struggle, because its hard to lose the FAT girl inside. But I am so very glad I did this and have never had a regret. Rhonda

Sounds like things are going great for you Rhonda~Congratulations!!!!!! I'm a daily weigher too and I agree~it helps to keep me on the right track!! Tracy B

I am doing well. I have not reached my goal, but have lost 144 lbs. I would like to lose another 30 lbs., but have been at the same weight for about 9 months now. I put on a few lbs. during the holidays, but am back on track now. I would like to start my ps journey this year, I feel great, and am happy with my results even if I don't lose another pound. My health is good. I too weigh every day because it keeps me honest. I had my gallbladder removed just before thanksgiving, and haven't exercised since. I need to get back into my routine. Exercise keeps me mentally grounded, and not as hungry. I can't believe it has been almost 2 years. This is still the best thing I have don for myself. Thanks for posting. I have been lurking over at the Grads board because I seem to relate with everyone there. I will need to not be so shy. I find that I need the support from you all now more than I did in the beginning. Thanks for being there. I look forward to a new year and hopefully some tighter skin! Hugs. Margo 334/195 /160

Hi Margo! Congratulations on 144lbs lost~that's wonderful! Don't be shy over at the Grad's Board~I love it there! Tons of support and friendship!!!!!!! Tracy B

greetings tracy it is amazing that 2 years have gone by...feels really quick to me. i started out at 463, with a bmi over 66. i'm down to 187 with a bmi of 26. i'm wearing size 12 pants! i used to wear 6X's. i feel GREAT! i do so much more now...flying is just a treat instead of a torment! i shop like a crazy person...i can't seem to get past the notion that if it fits me, i should buy it! so far, i haven't gotten off track, but i had a lot more to lose than most of the people on this board. i'd still like to lose another 15 lbs or so...i'd really like to get to a normal bmi. i know i'm hauling around many pounds of saggy skin, but just don't have the money for plastics (i was self pay for the rny). but even with the skin issues, i'm just delighted with my current life! best to all. deb

Wow Deb, Congratulations! You have done a FANTASTIC job!!!! I am so happy for you and for all of your success! Tracy B

Hey guys! I have my 2 yr. anniversary coming up on 1/21 and I can't believe it's been that long! I am doing well. I weighed 253 on the day of surgery and now I weight 139. I got down to 129 then back up to 155 then got control again and have maintained at 139-140 for about 6 months. I got a personal trainer for Christmas so maybe I'll be able to lose a little more and firm up. Everyone enjoy your success and keep it up! Jamie LAP RNY 1/21/05 Extended abdominoplasty 6/14/06 -114 pounds