9 month surgiversary

Today is my 9 month surgiversary. Exactly 9 months ago right now, my life hadn't changed yet, but it would in just hours. It is hard to believe that it has been 9 months and that I have come so far. Sometimes I find that I forget that I even had surgery. I can eat reasonable portions now. I worry that I can eat too much, but I get full quickly. I can eat faster also. To date, I have lost 114 pounds. WOW, I never thought I'd ever be able to say I lost that much weight. My BMI is now 25.9 down from 45.4. I am 6 pounds from a normal BMI and weight for my height. I started in a 3x top and now wear l and XL. Size 24W pants are now 12s and 14s and even some 8/10 in yoga pants. I have dropped a shoe size and 2-3 ring sizes. I am losing really fast the last 2 weeks and that scares me just like it has scared me in the past. I have lost 10 pounds in the last 15 days. My initial goal is 145, which is 6 pounds away. I am not sure where I want to end up. The WW charts say anywhere between 116 and 140 is an ideal weight for me. Once I get to 145, I am going to take it in 5 pound increments til I get to where I am happy. I do have a goal size of a 10pants and a medium shirt, but would prefer to be in single digits like an 8. I don't see myself wanting to go smaller than an 8. I don't even know if my frame size will allow me to get in a true 8. Though I have always thought I was big boned, but I am finding I am more petite than I thought I was. Anyway, there is my update! Jenn 10-24-05 265/151/145

Hi jenn......just was telling dennis that i am at goal weight and below.....i weigh 133 and doc told me to up my carbs last week and maintain......and guess what i lost 3lbs....i wear a size 8 and i think i look great,but if i lose 5lbs or more i may look sick lol.............but doc said lose 10lbs under my set goal,because the 2nd you do gain.............good luck!!!!! i love the pic.................vickie r.