One goal reached!

I had bariatric surgery on 3/21/05. I weighed in at 250 lbs. My highest weight was 265. Yesterday I went out and bought a suit in a size 6 and it fit perfectly! When friends would ask me what my goal is I would jokingly answer that I would someday be a size 6. I can't believe I am there! My weight goal is 125. I am currently at 140. My goal weight is so close I can almost taste it! I cannot believe how successful this surgery has been for me. I thank God every day that I chose to have this surgery. It has truly changed my life. It hasn't been easy but it has been soooooo worth it. I am living life to the fullest. Less than a year ago I could hardly climb a set of stairs. I don't post much but I love to read the message board every day to see how my fellow Marchers are doing. Thank you for the support! Elena

Elena, I am very impressed with your weight loss! I am happy for you - that is an amazing loss! I am trying to decide what I think a good weight would be for me. Can you tell me how tall you are? Becky

I am 5'2". I'm a shorty! It's amazing to me that we're talking about reaching our goals at just 10 months out. I thought it would come much later. Exciting, huh?

congratulations Elena, We are surgery sisters. I had my surgery on the same day as you. I was my Doctors first patient of the day. I had to be at the hospital at 5:30 am. What a day I'll never forget. You are so right about your life changing and that it's not been an easy road but it's been so worth it. So far I've lost 121 lbs. I still wear a 12-14 but I'm 5'8 so I look very good. I too would do this surgery over again if I had to in a heart beat. Keep up the good work! Deborah W.

121 lbs gone. That's amazing! You should be so proud of yourself. One thing about losing weight in Minnesota is that it feels so much colder without the extra insulation.

WOW ELENA THATS GRRRREEEEAAAATTT!!!! I had surgery 3/22/05 I also started at 250 lbs I am now 150lbs and I am in a size 7/8 OMG THIS IS A MIRICLE FOR ME!!! My goal was to put on a size 10 pants!!!! LOL I know how you feel!! I am so alive now. I went to Hawaii and hiked all the way to the valcano/lava flow!!! WOW LIFE IS GREAT!! Elena I wish you a most peaceful and blessed days CHER

That sounds so exciting! My gift to myself for reaching my goal weight is a South-Western Caribbean cruise with my best friend, Jane. We are departing on 2/6/05 from Fort Lauderdale and will be white water rafting in Costa Rica and canopy diving (swinging through the jungle on bungee cords) in Belize. If someone told me a year ago that I would be doing those things I wouldn't have believed it. Now I say, "Bring it on!!!" I hope you have a great week! Elena

Congratulations Elena! After reading your profile, I discovered we have a lot in common! I had surgery the day after you did at Unity with Dr. Johnson - also the first patient of the day. I love Brenda and she's very supportive and helps keep all of us on track. I'm having a bit of a harder time at this point, sticking to the plan. I need a kick! Do you attend any of the support groups? If so, which one? I'm thinking that's what I need. Congratulations on your success so far! Stacey

II love Brenda too! She is the nurse I always ask for when I call the bariatric center with questions. I usually attend the support group at Unity on the first Thursday of every month. The support group is truly my life line. It is so great being with people who are going through the exact same things I am. I have made a lot of good friends there. It is a lot of fun seeing how much weight everyone has lost. I'm not sure if I will make it to February's meeting because I am leaving town the next morning. However, I will keep an eye out for you at March's meeting. I would love to meet you in person. If you need anyone to chat with, please e-mail me. I have bad days too, when I need some moral support. Those last few pounds are tough to lose! Elena