Six months ago

Donna, Great post and great thread. You look wonderful! I started out at 286 and am now at 180. Size 26 women's to size 16 misses. I had become a recluse and hated leaving my house, going to parties and had to force myself to go to work. 3 weeks ago we went to San Diego and I didn't care about my jiggly thighs on the beach. I ran, swam and played all afternoon without getting tired. 2 weeks ago, I walked ALL over San Francisco for 4 days and had energy to spare. No apprehension about fitting in the plane seat and had enough left over seat belt after buckling it to be able to smack my boyfriend next to me with the end of the left over strap. He never did figure out why this gave me such great joy. Last weekend I threw a large party and was still running full steam until the wee hours of the morning. Got up the next morning for a motorcycle ride and kept going until late Sunday. Life is just terrific these days! Connie

Hi Donna,,,,,,, nice name...lol I only weigh in at doctors once a month....of course I weigh my scales all the time but they are new so not sure if they are the same as his or not but as my last weigh in at 5 months......-84lbs start 249 5months -84 weight 165 Wow this is so kewl I used to be affraid to tell anyone my weight....its finnaly ok.........thanks to wls....... Donna :smile:

Donna, Congrats! Great job! it does feel great compared to what we were 6 months ago. Its amazing really. I am sometimes in such awe at how much weight I actually gained! I wasnt able to do the simplest things and now, everyday I am surprised at the ease with which I can do things. It's certainly a blessing that I thank God for everyday! I cant wait till I reach goal and it feels so great being able to wear nicer things. I wish you continued success! Elizabeth M 334/242/...

Here are my stats: Surgery date: 03/16/04 Starting weight: 340 pounds Set backs: 1, month to a month in a half long and gained 6 pounds Starting size: Tops, 3x or 24/26 -- Pants, 26 or 28 -- Bras, 44DD Starting food weaknesses: Sweets and chips (fried chicken, also) Starting exercise regime: None Current weight: 268 pounds Current weight loss: 72 pounds Current size: Tops, 1x -- Pants, 20 -- Bras 42DD Current food weaknesses: Chips and cookies Current exercise regime: 25-27 minutes a day (in the morning) 7 days a week Since I did have a significant set back, I guess I would leave my weight loss goal the same as it was for the first 6 months. What I mean is, since I lost 70 pounds in the first 6 months (when you would lose more rapidly), my goal for March 2005 is to have lost 140 pounds and be weighing no more than 200 pounds. I really want to be between 140 and 150 pounds down. Wish me look and pray for my well-being! Thank you!