Finally Broke Through!

I was stuck at 170-171.5 for so long I was beginning to think it was permanent. I finally broke through to the 160's this morning! My goal was a new 10 pound category each month. I've only lost 8 pounds for the whole month but I still made the new 10 pound category so I'm happy.

Wooo Hooo Wanda!!!! I know what you mean about only losing 8 pounds for the month.. I am at a point that I am losing only 8 - 10 pounds a month, but look at it over the long term and how quickly you will be at your goal.. in only 6 more months I will be knocking on my goals door.... I can't wait.... I am sure you will have periods where you lose more still too... Good Luck and congrats on breaking the 170's... I am still trying to get into ONEderland... not much longer though... Shawn M.

Yay! That is GREAT - you are one skinny laldy - these days - that is juts GREAT I like your up close avatar What is your personal goal? You are going to be there before you know it. I am so happy for you, Britt

Thanks, Britt. I have been thinking of my personal goal since my last doctor's visit. They have my goal at 130. I'm not sure that is realistic. I'm muscular and stocky. I guess it's possible that when I lose enough weight I won't be either of those things. I think 140 might be more like it. Truthfully, if I never lost another pound I would still be glad that I had the surgery.

Hi Wanda! No matter what goal you decide is best for you - I have no doubts that you will get there. I read your post below (to MIchael) . I aggree I hope we all keep in contact and keep supporting and encouraging one another for years to come I applaud your decisdion to not tell everyone. I told my Mom, Dad, Sis, and some close family and friends. People who I knew who cheer me on ... no matter what they personally felt about WLS. There were certain people that I specifically was avoiding telling - knowing they'd be negative ... long story short ... a family member told me "I really should tell so and so." Well I did - BIG MISTAKE. I was right ... tons of negativity - It blows my mind how people can be so opinionated about MY PERSONAL decision!!! Get over it!!!! Now our relationship is forever changed (and this is a family member). You know whats best for you! I should have stood my groud! hugs, Britt

Good for you! I know how frustrating it can be to be stuck. I went through the same thing recently and finally broke through too. Just keep on doing the right stuff and it will come off.

Congrats Wanda. I am so excited for you. I love your goal of a new 10 pound category every month, that is an excellent goal. I am right behind you at 170.5 right now but weight loss is at a crawl over the last week or so. Can't wait till you post that you are in the 150's AMAZING, ISN'T IT? Hugs Christy

I can't wait to post that I am in the 150's too! If things go well, I might be there by the end of April just in time for my Vegas trip! I'm going there for a company conference. The last time I saw most of these folks I weighed 230 pounds. I'm sure they won't even recognize me.

Congratulations Wanda. You are doing great!! I'm still in the low 190's and it's slow to the 180's. Well at least were all losing. Before you know it, everyone will be at goal. Then what? I'm sure there will be plenty to talk about. It's always good to hear happy news.

You know, Michael, I do worry about what we may find to talk about when we are all at goal weight. I would hate for us all to drift away. I feel like the people on this site are my friends. Actually, in some ways--closer to me than friends because I still haven't told anyone else that I had surgery. I'm not ashamed of the surgery it's just that I am in the spotlight at work. I have 175 employees and it's a small town. I just didn't want to be the subject of conversation at work. I haven't told my family because they would not approve and would always be monitoring my health for proof that it was a bad idea. This is the only place I go where I am just totally transparent. In some ways I wish I would have told everybody from the beginning. It seems ackward now to bring it up. I can just imagine the conversation " Mother, I had gastric bypass surgery last November--sorry you didn't know!" LOL.