10 months and...

Well, it's almost 10 months now - I can't believe how fast the time as gone..and I'm down 105 lbs and kinda in a stall again, but I guess I can't complain. If it had not been for having surgery I would have been destine to be super morbid obese and continue to have severe diabetes, cholesterol and a short life span. Though I'm a slow loser I am still grateful for having a new outlook in life. If it had not been for the surgery I would have NEVER been able to lose 105 lb ever. I was only able to lose 1-3 lbs before so to be able to lose 105 lbs thus far - I think is a HUGE victory. I work hard at keeping this up - eating right and exercising, have slipped a little lately but I'm back on track. How have you been doing?

Ruth, :thumbup: You've done GREAT! You are an inspiration - keep up the good work - I enjoyed reading your profile. - hugs - dea

I think your doing great. I am doing pretty good. My weight loss was slowing a bit but I lost a bit more the usual this month. I also had Gal bladder surgery on the 11th and it was real hard for me to eat anything so I think thats why I lost a bit more. I have my 10 year High School reunion in August and I am so looking forward to seeing all those people who treated me like dirt because they figured fat people have no feelings. I look great, feel pretty good and just really can't wait to see people who aren't even going to know it is me. I've lost a good amount of weight. I am about 5 pounds from the goal I set at the beginning but I need to lose about 10 to be considered "normal weight". Shannon 363/174/170

Your doing great !!!! I'm 10 months out I'm down 101 lbs and 2 lbs from Drs. goal !!!! Keep up the good work !!!! Laura

Congrats to you ! Sounds like you are doing a fantastic job. I am now 10 months out. I hit my goal loss at about 8 months out. Dropped 144 lbs and had a breast lift/ reduct done at 7 months. I am getting my tummy tuck done on Aug 2nd and hopefully will be all set then

Hi Ruth! Love your new photo, so beautiful! You've lost 105 lbs, I would hardly call you a slow loser! You have plugged along and have had fantastic success. And you have always been so supportive of others, thank you for always sharing your sweet spirit! I am doing well, my loss has slowed down because I have not been as conscientious but I am still losing. I'm at about 148 now and want to at least get to 136 which is "normal" for my height on the BMI chart. The great thing is I have REALLY changed my eating habits and it will be for life, I am sure of that. Now when I "cheat" I might have one or two cookies instead of the whole box. And food is so NOT the focus of my life anymore. I feel like I am eating to live instead of living to eat! Congratulations on your success Ruth! Hugs, Sandy (-120) P.S. I wish I could figure out how to get my photo up here!