UNDER 200LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

today is a very special day for me. I'M NOW UNDER 200LBS FOR THE FRIST TIME IN 12 YEARS!!!!! go me..go me...go me hahaha. i feel and look better everyday. i ONLY have 52 pounds untill goal. it is so unreal to me. something weird that i realized today is that i stress more about losing the last 2 pounds to get under 200 than i did all the othe weight i have lost so far. i guess it is because in my mind being under 200lbs was one of my biggest goals. my goal weight on the height and weight chart says 147, but i am 5'7 1/2 and already wearing a loose 16 pants at 199lbs. my doctor hasn't given me a goal weight and i'm really thinking about upping my goal weight to about 155-160. i'm having my stomach, arms and inner thighs done soon and i am really excited about it. my plastic surgeon said that because of my body shape and muscle tone that even if i were to be 40 pounds from goal when i had the surgery that i would still look good. i will try and lose as much as i can before surgery. i wish i could wait untill i was at goal to have the reconstructive work done, but because of other cir****tances waiting isn't a choice for me and i DON'T want to be stuck with this excess hanging skin. my oldest daughter calls it "leftovers". how sweet huh?? NOT HAHAHA i was sooooooooooo excited this morning when the scale said 199lbs i wanted to share it with all my great friends here.

Great Job Fran! Seems like today is a good day for lots of people You sound so up and positive, how great for you, keep up the awesome work. T

OH FRAN >>> I JUST happened back by here before shutting down the computer .... AND I AM SO GLAD I DID!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I KNOW what a wonderful goal that is to acheive!!! It is one of my big goals also!!! YOU are doing wonderfully!!! Can hardly wait to see an updated photo!!! Congrats on the PS also!!! Wow, how exciting is that? I am sooo happy for you!!!! Hugs, Tammy

YO GO GIRL!!! IM so proud of u..I cant wait for the Day im under 200..im close..i think it will take surgery...to remove the extra skin..but I hope..but im so proud of u!!!!

Way to go Fran, Great Day indeed. Keep up the awesome job. Take care of yourself. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Wow. Great work and effort. I haven't even thought about a goal weight yet, but going under the double century is certainly an amazing accomplishment. Keep us informed how the air is at that level. Rob

Wow Fran - that is so great!!! COngratulstions at having reached a mileston that many of us hope to see - sooner then later! For me it will have been since high-school!

Congratulations Fran!!!!! I remember the feeling of stepping on the scale and seeing 199! What a wonderful day that was for me. I hadn't seen that number since I was a teenager and believe me that was quite awhile ago. Freida

Hi Frida, I just peeked at your profile - great journey - congratulations on your 1 yr anniversary.

This is so exciting. Who's your plastic surgeon? \\ Diane C.