Onederland!!!

Wow!!! After what seemed to be weeks & weeks of hanging right above 200 lbs., I FINALLY made it to Onederland this a.m.!!! I weighed in at 199.5 lbs... just barely there, but I'm claiming it! That makes for a total of 120.5 pounds down, and, 99.5 lbs. of that since surgery on June 6th. YIPPY-KAY-AYE!!! Thank you to everyone for your support... it REALLY does help!!! And, Lisa's "Just 3-Bites Rule" really made a difference in helping me get through Thanksgiving (Thank you, Lisa!). The Traditional Thanksgiving meal has always been my most favorite meal of the year... I particularly love Pumpkin Pie, and was able to have some of one that I got at Der Dutchman that was sugar-free (following the 3-bite rule). I also love stuffing... again, got through that with just 3 bites vice the 1/2 plate that I would have had in the past. Wow, have things changed! I was probably the only one who did not come away from the table holding their stomach in disbelieve of what they had done to themselves! What a good feeling!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving... I know that I have alot to be thankful for, especially this year. Hugs to all, Karen

Congrats on your wonderful loss! I hope to get to onederland someday. I was pleased that I actually lost 3# over Thanksgiving week. I have lost 95# post-op & 20# pre-op & more importantly I feel lots better. Take Care. Kathy O.

Kathy, You are doing GREAT!!! A 3 lb. loss over Thanksgiving is WONDERFUL!!! Keep up the good work. Thank you for your congratulations. I agree with you... "more importantly, I feel lots better"!!! This statement couldn't be more true. When I reflect back on how bad my quality of life was before surgery and how far I've come, I can't believe what a difference this WLS has made in my life ALREADY! I know that it has saved my life and I am truly grateful... for both the surgery and all of the support the folks on this site offer. It really does make a difference. Thanks again, Karen

Oh KAREN thank you im so glad it helped you. I too was blessed on thanksgiving morning to make that 199.5 goal and it was great! I know how happy you are! LISA

Thanks, Lisa!!! Congratulations on your success, also! Yes, it does feel great to have finally "crossed over". It almost feels surreal... just 6 months ago, I was in the 300's - WOW, does this surgery change one's life!!! Ain't it GREAT!!! Hugs, Karen

Wooohooo! Way to go!!! Karen

Thanks, Karen!!! I really appreciate your support... Karen