Give me a G - O - A - L

Today I am 11 months post op and I am *at GOAL*, 108.5 pounds lighter and I am 70.5 inches smaller. I am *amazed* at my success in the past 11 months. I started this journey weighing 250.5 pounds I now weigh 142 I started this journey with a BMI of 40.5 I now have a BMI of 22.9 I started this journey a size 22/ 24 pants I now wear a size 4 I started this journey wearing 1x / 2x shirts I now wear smalls I started this journey wearing a size 10 wedding ring / engagement ring I now wear a size 7 I started this journey wearing 9.5 size shoes I now wear size 8.5 shoes I started this journey 70.5 inches lager I am now 70.5 inches smaller I have learned, I have grown, I have shrunk, I have bloomed, I laughed, I have cried, I have changed, I have had EASY days, I have had TOUGH days, I have more energy, I have been tired, I have worked out nearly every day (since I was released by my surgeon to start exercising) I am proud, I have received double takes ("Wait ... Is that Britt?"), I have enjoyed this journey, I have been frustrated, I have cheered for someone on OH, I have been cheered for, I have participated in a relay race and ran 6 miles, I have played with my children like never before, I have been smiling a lot more, I have lost hair, I have gained confidence, I have been blessed (again and again) !!!!! I can go on and on endlessly. Thanks for you support, your cheers and your knowledge YOU all have been so helpful hugs, Britt

Britt, There are no words to express how I felt when I read your post. I am not one to get emotional easily but I can honestly say I am now typing through tears. I am so happy for you and your "new" life. You are the poster women for WLS (even though you probably didn't intend it) You have worked your tool to the max and your success is WELL DESERVED. You have summed up the ups and down, the highs and lows of our journey in this post. I am proud to have been included in your journey and blessed to be able to call you friend. Thank you for all of your support. Enjoy your success! Do something special for Britt today. Valorie

Pass me the tissues Valorie thank you for all that you said in your post - I am so thankful to have met you! thanks for alll of your support, encoureagement and advice hugs, Britt

Woooooooooo Hooooooooooo!!!!!! I am so happy for you Britt... you have earned your rightful place at the goal line... You should be very proud of all you have accomplished.... WTG girl... You skinny little thing you... You are an inspiration to many of us here... Keep up the good work and best of luck to you with maintaining your goal status... HUGS, Shawn M.

Thanks Shawn!!! I am so darn EXCITED thanks for all of your cheers and support Shawn - you have "been there" for me every post - thanks! hugs, Britt

Britt, Congrats on reaching goal !! You've had an amazing journey. Loretta

thanks miss loretta

BRITT, I am SO HAPPY for you and so PROUD of you because I know how hard you have worked for this day!! I just read your updated profile with the picture of your SCALE NUMBER!!!! What a GREAT idea! Your 11 month picture is beautiful, as usual!!! I don't recall ever seeing your before picture and I have to say that for a "before" picture, you still looked good!!! Without you on this board, I'm not sure it would have thrived as it has. You are a cheerleader, a major source of support and, most of all, a source of inspiration and motivation. You deserve every moment of your success. What a journey! Please keep posting and posting and posting. We need you now more than ever!!! CeCe

CeCe, You are another SPECIAL person on these boards! YOU always have support and great things to share - thank you! I plan on remaining VERY involved here I need to stay connected - especially now Thanks for shring in my celebatory post I am amazed Proud and determined to keep my *new healthy life style * in place thanks again for taking the time to check in on me and comment .... OH and glad you liked the SCALE PHOTO hugs, Britt

Congrats, Britt. You're a great inspiration, and an even better cheerleader!! Keep up the good work. Phyllis