36 weeks post op

I have no idea why this seems significant to me...but it is...I lost track of time!!!  I have dieted my butt off for 12 weeks (and counted every second!!!)...I have done my best for 15 weeks (and been near insanity!), but I have never stuck to anything very long...and now I have gone 36 weeks, without a box of oreo's by my side, without diving into my doritos...  I did the math and I am averaging 2.055555555.... pounds a week.  (lol) I am not asking for a honk honk...I just wanted to say "I LOST TRACK OF TIME!!!! ON A DIET!!!"  darn strange for me!!! :) Sheli

Honk!!!-oops- couldn't contain myself at the power of this journey we are on. Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

Are you kidding!!?? --- That definitely deserves a HONK HONK HONK!!! Tarka

Sheli, that is totally cool, you are an inspiration, I can't wait, HOpe I can do as well...I thought I had control but I have to stop and wonder some days after seeing all you guys, your so dedicated...Honk to you anyway... you deserve it.

You are doing awesome Sheli. I bet you feel great. I will always be around to honk for you if you need it.. You should be proud of yourself you have had amazing success.

Congrats Sheli!! And you're almost at goal WooHoo! Any plans for when you hit goal? My plan was to get a tattoo on my backside. I hit goal this time last year and still no tattoo. lol Maybe this summer. ~dori~

When I get to goal I have a number of plans... Lose 10 more lbs! Get a tattoo...I am working on designing it now. Go to Disney World (I already made the reservations so I better get to goal by August 19th) and most importantly... Start planning my plastic surgery adventure.

Wow Sheli you have a lot of fantastic, fun plans. Can I hide in your luggage bag and go to Disney World too. lol What kind of tatto are you designing and where are you going to get it. I want a butterfly on my lower backside with little squiggly thingys on the sides of it that go over to my hips. I want it to be very colorful. You're lucky to be able to have plastic surgery. I'd like some boobs and a tummy tuck but I don't don't see that happening anytime soon. Good luck with all your great plans. ~dori~

I do have lots of plans, but some of them are just excuses instead of "goal rewards" You see, and reason to go to Disney is a good reason...and cold Maine february combined with a great coupon from a friend made me ready to go...I say it is a "goal reward" but that is just this year's excuse... I'm going to have a new excuse in 2 years (maybe I'll be done with my plastics and NEED to go to Disney again The new tattoo is in the idea stage.  I want something phoenix based...representing me rising from the old sheli to the new.  I am thinking colorful too...but the picture is not quite formed in my mind...your idea suonds nice too...I like the lower back idea (may have to steal that part!) and plastic surgery is almost a necesity, not quite a reward.  I have had 4 children and 2 of my pregnancies were complicated by excess amniotic fluid...my belly was the size of twin pregnancy (full term!)  , I am also exactly 100 lbs lower than my all time high (10 years ago) and the resulting excess skin is not only unattractive, it is becoming unmanageable. I think my insurance will cover some of the tummy reconstruction and hubby offered to pay for new breasts (my old ones are gone  and he is willing to pay to bring them back to life Wow, that was long...sorry!  :) Sheli

Sheli, That wasn't long at all. Your goals are all great.  When you get your tattoo will you post a picture if it's in a "safe" spot lol. I'll post mine when I finally get it.  When you get your new breasts tell us how it goes, I would love to get new ones, maybe when my daughters are through college I'll be able to afford it. lol  ~dori~