Happy 6 month anniversary April 7ther's

I can't believe that 6 months have flown by so fast. I am very proud of my weight loss accomplishments. I have lost 92 lbs since my surgery. Today I sit and I think back six months ago, I was scared out of my mind to have the surgery but I knew it was the best thing for my health. During the last six months I have compared my weight loss to others on the site, and I did become obsessed with the scale, but now I like to just thank God for bringing me this far without any complications, and for giving me this opportunity to take back my health. I know now that this Journey is so different for every person who takes it. Six months later I can: Walk with more confidence Cross my legs- I know it's bad for circulation, but it makes me feel so fem Jog 3 miles without having a heart attack Walk up a flight of stairs without loosing my breath Fit inot a size 16 Feel like I belong, when I'm in a room of regular size women Fit on the rides at the amusemnt park Look in the mirror and Like the person that I see looking back Fit in the movie theater seats Go through the day without letting food be on my every thought Feel in control when I eat a meal I know some of these things don't seem so big, but they are gigantic to me. I won't say that the journey has been easy, I have those days where I feel like I want to loose control and just eat, eat, and eat, but I keep in mind that I don't want to feel out of control anymore and I always pull out my before pictures, they always seem to bring me right back to reality. I just want to say that I'm very proud of myself, and I look forward to updating you guys with my 1 year anniversary complishments. Happy 6 month anniversary guys! Eternity SW-325 CW-233 GW-170

Eternity- You sound so happy! Congrats to you! Beth

Alright Eternity! And your list does sound big. Yeesh, we can all relate. High Five! Big Hugs and congrats, Rachel

Eternity! AWESOME POST sweetheart I am so proud for you, and for us all, ~Lara

Congratulations! I can relate to everything you said. Dianne 340/237/150

Happy Anniversary to you too!! i'm an April 7ther as well i had my 6 month check with my surgeon today, so far down 74 lbs.. and they did my measurements today too... i lost a bunch and dont even remember the exact numbers, but the one that sticks out the most is my neck measurement... I thought it was odd when they wanted to measure my neck before surgery, but figured what the heck. Well!!!!! today my neck measured 2 inches less than pre surgery.. 2 inches!! for a NECK.. that's a huge amt!!! My surgeon thinks i'm right on target for weight loss and i myself wanted to be at 189 by today, and this morning i was 188, another goal bites the dust!! WOO HOOOOOO!!! next goal, increase excercise.. or at least make it consistant!! will work hard on that now!! Congrats on your success, you're doing fantastic!! ~Kim

I can't tell you guys enough how much your support and words of encouragement make me feel. Thank you! And Congrats to everyone. I'm going to get another picture up when I hit the 100 lb mark.

Eternity- I feel many of the same things as you do...happy that I can cross my legs, wear clothes, feel at ease when I am with other women and not compare myself against them (and always wind up being the heaviest one!). I feel healthy, happy and not depressed! I eat when I am hungry and try not to stress so much on it. Congrats, and keep up the good work! Aimee