5 months out & 88 lbs down!!

I am just so excited I had to share with my May sisters and brothers! I am down 88 pounds and yesterday was my official 5 month anniversary! I have run out of pants that fit well and am now called "baggy butt" at work! I am also called "the incredible shrinking woman"! Sometimes the comments get a little old, but I'm enjoying them anyway. Too soon they will stop and I will just be one of the girls again. This surgery is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. I never thought I would EVER see this weight again and I'm just getting started!! Thanks for listening and best wishes to all of you too!! P.S. Tonight when I get home I am going to download a new picture to my profile! I was going to do it last night but got too tired. I will let you all know when it is up!! 324/236/160????

Dear Laura, Way to go!!! My 5 months was yesterday too, I am down 81 pounds. I have plateaued here for a couple of weeks. I am not concerned however, if I didn't lose another pound I would still be the happiest person I could be. I never dreamed a year ago that I would be wearing the same size I did in 11th grade! Looking forward to seeing your updated pictures. Keep up the good work! -Krystal 270/189/155

Thanks Krystal!! I said the same thing-if I didn't lose another pound I'd be happy anyway! It's nice to hear from another May 18th person! You are doing awesome too!! I can't wait to get my new picture up!! Here's to us losers!! Have a great day!

Laura, CONGRATS!!!! Isn't it great???????? I LOVE going through clothes and giving to resale shop all those too big!! Isn't it great??? And crossing my legs easily???? And having my hair dresser say WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!! I've hit a kinda plateau but know it will PASS!! Hugs Debbie R.

Dear Debbie-Yes it IS great!! I LOVE crossing my legs. I sit in booths at restaurants because I finally CAN!! I can bend over and tie my shoes without huffing and puffing. I can finally see past my boobs to see my feet!! Yes, it is wonderful and I am happy. Thank you for being happy for me too!!

Hi there - I am almost "with you" Congrats on your great loss. Any loss at this point is positive. I am down from 332 to 240 and the results have been dramatic also. I have not been able to cross my legs yet like you have - my thighs are still a little big. Best wishes to "everyone" on the May message board!!!!!

Dear Lisa, Thanks for the well wishes, they are most appreciated! I agree with you, any loss at this point is wonderful! You'll be crossing your legs anytime now. I think it is just funny sometimes the little things that can make us happy!! I also wanted to tell you that I have seen your posts in the past and I think you are a very pretty woman!! I can't wait for you to update your photo! I sent mine in last night but it can take up to two weeks for them to get posted, so I will have to wait awhile. But anyway, thanks again for the congrats-same to you!! You are doing awesome!!

You go girl!!!!!!!!! We are about in the same spot on our journey. My 5 month will be 10/24 and today I am down 81 pounds. I can't wait to see your new pics. I also need to get busy and post one of me, because I look nothing like my before picture. Keep up the good work! Christine 307/226/150

My 5 months was May 17 and I'm down 91 lbs. Its a good thing that I'm retired because I go through clothes so quickly, I'm living in second hand shops. I love being a normal size 10 (I was a lightweight at 248) and being able to move my body and fit in regular seats.

Dear Sara, I know what you mean! I plan on going to Goodwill this weekend to see if I can find a couple of pairs of pants for work. I work in a bank so they have to be semi-dressy. I found a couple of pair in the closet that fit a little better, but are still baggy. You might think you were a lightweight, but you still lost the weight and that makes you an awesome loser!! Keep up the good work and thanks for writing.