GOAL!!

Rusty2
on 7/27/04 12:19 pm - Golden, CO

I rarely post on this forum but I keep up with all of you, lurking a bit, bu****ching to see how all the other 2/2004's are doing. I usually post on the forum with all the other "oldies but goodies." However, I simply had to write to share my news with my February sisters and brothers. It's 2 weeks and 2 days until my 6 months' out day...and I've reached goal weight! I think I could lose another 15-20 lbs but my doctor and dietitian are encouraging me to begin maintenance eating now so I don't lose too much more. I hadn't really thought about whether their goal for me would get me out of the obese category but it does...barely. I've got a BMI of 25 now. I'm 5'6" and weigh 155 today!

I am smaller now than I've been since 8th grade! (and I'm an antique at 55...so you figure out how long that's been!) When I got under 200 lbs I thought I'd died and gone to Heaven, having not been under 200 lbs in over 20 years. But this is even better!

I'm healthier than I've been since my teens, wearing size 10 slacks, crossing my legs at the knee, walking a 10K race/walk, flying in a plane without the tray cutting me in half and oh! a zillion other little things that thrill me each time I discover a new one. May God breathe on you! Rusty 244/155

LeDoux27
on 7/27/04 3:48 pm

RNY on 02/11/04

CONGRATULATIONS RUSTY,

I am so happy for you, it must feel great to have accomplished so much in 6 months.

Good luck to you in the future. Lulu

DeniseS
on 7/27/04 10:34 pm - Harrisburg, PA

RNY on 02/16/04

Your news is incredible. Congratulations on meeting your goal. It seems like I'm a far way off, but making strides. So happy to hear you've made it. Save a seat for me. Denise

Danny's girl
on 7/27/04 11:42 pm - York, PA

RNY on 02/12/04

Way to go! I am at the "century" mark myself and I have 56 more lbs. to go before my goal weight of 150 lbs. You rock!

DEBFINN
on 7/28/04 12:31 am - West Warwick, RI

RNY on 02/20/04

HOLY COW !!!!!!!! That must be a record reaching goal & not even 6 mo out...

I bet not too many people can say that

well i know you've beat most of us on the Feb. bds

CONGRATS !!!!!

D. K.
on 7/28/04 1:23 am - AL

RNY on 02/05/04

Rusty, I can just hear your excitement through your words. I know you feel wonderful. Life is great! You did a great job in a short time. Hugs, Debbie -60

Foxyrikki
on 7/28/04 2:05 am - Woodlawn, MD

RNY on 02/17/04

This is wonderful news, Rusty. I am so happy for you. Reaching your doc's goal within 6 months is spectacular! I can only imagine how you must be feeling. I'm not even close to reaching my goal, but as you stated, each new thing makes this journey so rewarding. Take care and God bless.

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