Today is a GREAT day!!

I just had to share! I am 15 weeks post op today and have lost 62lbs. I am now 196, which makes joining Onederland feel permanent!! I have lost over 41" since 3 weeks post op (didn't start measuring until then) but best of all, I bought a pair of SIZE 16 pants and a SIZE 16 skirt last night. Snug? Yes, but they zip and button without too much struggle!! LOL This is down from a size 26/28 just 3 months ago!! I figure I should buy a little snug now so it will fit longer. This is the first "new" piece of clothing I have bought since having the surgery. I was wearing a size 20 when I entered the store and that's what I grabbed off the rack. Too big! Then I tried an 18, which was a little too loose and kind of "hung" around my midsection, so I went for the 16 without any belief I would actually squeeze into it!! But I did and I just had to share! I LOVE the person I am becoming. Stronger, more secure. Not just because of the drop in weight, but because I put myself first for the first time in my life without guilt. Thanks for letting me share my GREAT day!! Erica 258/196/125

YA~HOO! Donna 255/196/135

That is really great! You are doing good I can't wait to get under 200, still holding at 210-212.

Congrats! that's great, I think we'll all get there... diane

Yay for you Erica!!! The same thing happened to me last week. I went into the store to buy 18 thinking that was my size. I tried it on had some extra room. So my daughter told me to try 16's. I didn't think it would fit me either. But to my wonderful surprise.. it fit! I am wearing them right now. I just posted a pic of me wearing them on my profile today. I feel pretty good about myself. I don't even remember the last time I wore a 16. It had to be at least 20 yrs ago. Keep up the good work! ~Angel 222/172/120 BMI 33.6 Lap RNY 11/10/04

You what I noticed in your photos - which each loss - you smile a littel more & you have such a wonderful smile - Congratulations on the size 16 - looks like in the photo - you won't be in that size much longer

Aww Pam, Thank you so much. That was so sweet of you to say. Oh, and I hope you're right about not being in that size much longer. ~Angel 222/172/120 BMI 33.6 Lap RNY 11/10/04

LOOKING GREAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE IN THAT 16 MUCH LONGER FOR SURE.I have lost 42 lbs.as of Feb 15th will weigh again March 4th I only weigh 2 times a month. start weight 246 Feb 15th weight 204 I feel great.Doctor said I am doing great for a young 50 years.Will be 51 this April 26th Yes your smile is a happy one Have a great day. Love Pat memaw199554