So so close

Well, tomorrow it will 19 weeks since my surgery. I am down 98 pounds - so close to that magic (albeit silly) 100 pound mark. Not that loosing 100 pounds is silly - but is the 100th pound anymore important than the 1st - or the 99th? Anyway from not being able to walk 1/4 mile pre-op without a lot of pain - knees, back, & hips - tonight I jogged & walked over 2 miles in 30 mintues. No pain! (Well some pain but the good kind). Pre-op I had chronic nerve pain for over 2 years - I never knew how much it was impacting my life. And now it's is 99% gone. I have done so much this summer and enjoyed it all. I went to: an amusement park (fit in rides) a water park (not that I got any cat calls - but no bad looks either), a baseball game (fit in the seat) resturaunts (fit in the booths and chairs with arms) I am down about 12 inches off my waist. I can teach for 3 hours and not feel like I need a stretcher to make it home. I can buy clothes at normal places at normal prices (or gasp sale prices!) I am not half way to my goal yet - so I still have a long long way to go. But, I am excited to continue. I am looking forward to seeing what I can do next. It seems like I surprize myself everyday with just the little things I can do now. Pick up a pencil off the floor without "getting in position". If you know what I mean stop laughing!!!! THANKS TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP SO FAR ALONG THIS JOURNEY.

I totally understand. I have been stuck at -95 pounds for two weeks. Things are great though. I understand the position and am looking forward to getting the next 90 pounds off as soon as possible. Keep up the good work. -Gerriann

Congrats John on all of your accomplishments! That is so wonderful, and it will only get better!!! Deb -80

John, I am so impressed with your success thus far! You are doing great! It's wonderful to regain parts of your life that seemed like they were lost forever, isn't it? Yep, I know all about the "position". I am nudging up to -70 pounds and am not halfway there either. We'll get there though. We just have to keep working with the tool. Congratulations again! Cheryl

john you are doing wonderful!!! Congratulations on your new found confidence!! be sure to get that century club card put on your file once you hit 100lbs. mine was added yesterday and i can't wait to get another one. all though it will be awhile before that one is added. lol feeling alive for the first time in years! lisa

John, congrats on being 'oh so close'!! I know you will make that century club very soon!! I feel kinda the same way about hitting the wonderful '180 lbs' mark. Seems I just can't quite make it...I'm all over the 190's, depending on which scale you believe!! I have to believe my doctor's ones, as they are official!! Hang in there...!! Hugs Debbie R. -60 lbs