235 pounds a success????

I just posted a couple new pictures taken over the weekend. I am about 10 1/2 months out and lost about 150. Before surgery, I expected to be the ultimate success story and look like Jessica Simpson. If you would've asked me a year ago would I be happy at 235 pounds, I would've said "No, of course not, that's huge!" And it is. I realize that wherever I go, I am still one of the biggest people around, but I really don't care. I can ride roller coaster, buy designer clothes, and I feel pretty good, so, if I don't lose another pounds, I still consider this a success. Being 235 is a lot better than 381, and my world has gotten a lot bigger. Of course, I hope to lose more, but, for now, I am pleased. Best wishes to all! Carrie

I would have to say YES!!! You are definitely a success darlin! Look at you! You look fabulous! Lori

Hi Carrie, You're looking super, and 150 lbs gone is definitely a success!! You can reach any goal you want... just keep taking it a day at a time, and if you want less than 200lbs you'll get there. If you're happy and your health issues (assuming you had some) are reduced/gone, than continue being pleased! You've earned it sweetie!! Dawn

Hi Carrie! I understand how you feel. I am thinking I won't lose much more. I weigh 210 now and want to lose atleast 50-60 more. If it happens, it happens, if not, I've done great. Although some guy did call me fat today Oh well. You look awesome though!!! You've done great. Clarissa 346/210/150

I think 150 is amazing. Congratuations. Even though I dream of getting to 140 lb, and hope to make it to my goal of 160 lb, I consider my 191 lb a success. Even if I don't loose another pound (and I've only lost one in the last two months), I feel that we're success in this surgery. Cheers, Torrey (281/160/191)

Hi Carrie - I've been giving some thought to what you've said..even regarding my own weight loss..I've decided that ONLY with this surgery does anyone come on board with such high expectations of weight loss..that we all pick an arbitrary number or figure and then expect to meet it..It becomes easier to meet a goal- as time goes on, but we all forget that we are human first, and we all have setbacks or plateaus..so with any other weight loss program- we would be happy with -125 or -150lbs.. And remember the full year is not done yet! So I AM -115LBS and happy about it..No way else would I have even lost THAT much with weigh****chers or Diet Center ..etc etc. I began at 325, Im now at 210, and 11lbs from ONDERLAND. I have lost 12lbs this month and still psyched about my surgery. Why shouldn't I be? Why Shouldn't you be? Everyone on this board looks better- feels better and Does more- than they did 10mos ago..and that is what we should celebrate this holiday..We are living a chapter of the American Dream. Yes some days it does seem like real work... but like all dreams that materialize in the real world..if you want something, you really do have to adapt a new aptitude to match your attitude. Basically we work for the results we want, and no one under 18mos out should resign themselves to settling for anything less. Yes. Everything reasonable. Whenver I get stuck I go back- I look at my old pictures..I carry them around with me- and show them to new friends as I make them..I just showed them at a restaurant on Monday- my friend Janean, was with me and had WLS..she lost 115# and went from a size 24 to a size 8..since May'05. Our waiter couldn't believe between us, we lost 230lbs. HOLY SMOKES! Ladies- THAT is what I am talking about. THAT is mind boggling..its not the destinastion or the Final number we are celebrating here- IT IS OUR JOURNEY!! We have Embraced our surgery and Post Op time..We are Cultivating our minds, new bodies and spirits wth love and forgiveness, we are Accepting that nothing but our Best will do, and we are Redifining our Lives, as we Choreograph our Dance with Destiny. Here is my motto: Motivation determines what you do ~ Attitude determines How Well you DO IT. Its all about your level of Committment. It should be just as high now as it was the day after surgery- if not higher- because we know that the surgery works for us..and we should never ever feel a failure, because of a number. I hope this inspires anyone to move forward ~ if you have been stuck somewhere- or if you have gotten lost along the way ~ make the most of every day. Life is short and meant to be lived. BE YOUR DREAM & ENJOY LIVING IT. hugs, Donna 325/210/145

Carrie! Without a daubt you are a success. You are are very beautifull girl,judging by your pics... not to mention that 235 is in a different category from 381 healthwise. Best wishes to u. Rita P.S. a few years ago (1999-2000) I trained for my surgery rotation at the Brigham with Bariatric team... Drs. Robinson and Jackson ... and 2 female PAs ..are they still there?

Rita, Dr. Robinson is still doing bariatric surgery there. I actually made an appointment with him before Dr. Lautz, but really liked Dr. Lautz. I don't know about Dr. Jackson. I dealt with a female PA named Dorothy who was very nice. I really like that hospital, everyone is great, caring and professional. Thanks for the compliment! Carrie