Almost 200 pounds

Had DS surgery 8/15. Started around 293, currently weighing 202. I want to get below 200 badly! However, I now have the same weight as my fiance! I warned him that as soon as I am below 200, I will start calling him "fatso". Ok, so I was just kidding, but in my past life, I've always been the biggest one around. I am so happy! All of you ladies who met me at the hospital, you remember my fiance (We got engaged in the hospital!)? He is almost heavier than I am! My son (12) found a picture of me "before", 2 years ago. He brought it to where I was sitting and said: "Look, Mom!" He pointed to the picture and said: "Cow!", then he pointed to me and said: "Gorgeous young lady!" He did that about five times, going back between my picture and me. Ok, so 12 year olds are not epitomes of tact, but it showed me clearly that he was very aware of my changes. Went shopping at winter clearance time. No more big girl stores for me, I fit in regular store clothes. Loved. Got great bargains, too. Combined them with this new spring line jacket at full price, HAHAHAHA. LIFE IS GREAT!!!!

Rika, when you hit that 199 it feels great! I recently just went through the same thing. My fiance is about 6"1 and weighs 230 lbs. I am only 5"3 and I used to weigh 266 lbs! It was awful because everyone would say, "oh he's a big guy." So what did that make me? Now I'm 189 and I LOVE the fact that I am the smaller one and I feel more normal. I was elated when I hit 199. Now I can't wait to be 150 or get to 100 lbs. lost. I've lost 77 so far. Not the best, bt I'll take it.

CONGRATS!!! It is a nice feeling to get out of the 200.. You are doing wonderful... SOunds like you got a great kid... DonnaR 225-165sh-135sh

Rika life is great!! I am so happy for you I feel the same way you do. My son loves the new me too. He calls me slim! OK!! I can't remember the last time someone called me slim. My husband loves it too. You keep up the good work don't get side track by the new you. I have to fight to stay out of the stores I can fit anything I pick up! Keep in touch.