5 Month visit with nut.

I went to the nut. yesterday. I have lost 85 lbs since my first visit with nut. My highest weight was 334 now I weigh 221 so that is a total loss of 113 lbs.  To get to my personal goal I need to loose 66 more lbs. I don't know what my Drs goal for me is. Mine is 155 lbs.  I don't think I want to loose much more than that. I am afraid I would look like a sick old woman. Hey girls do you think I will make goal? It is just surreal the thought of it being possible. I guess I need to make another photo to show progress. I am glowing with happienss.  You are all part of my success so far. I wish for all of you post wls and those of you waiting for it, to be as happy as I am.  Rebirth is only the tip of the iceberge.  It goes so much deeper than that. Happieness to all Myrtis 

I think you will make your goal and you have my support.  It's quite possible that you might not make your goal before your 1 year anniversary.  I was 5lbs short of my goal at 2 years.  This is the goal that Dr B typed into the paper work at the hospital.  I personally felt this goal was too hard to achieve and it was overwhelming.  I was happy to get near 150, but I zipped right through there last summer.  I'd say with the occurance and reoccurance of ulcers, I am at my healthiest now and I can eat pretty much what I want.  My pouch is ALWAYS in control though!  You will be fine and you can do it.  I know year one is magical and they say to loose the most weight during this year because it's easiest. You are 22 pounds away from onederland!!!

Hi Myrtis,

I absolutely think that you will get to your goal. As DebM and I have noticed,  you may adjust your goal as you get closer, but I definitely think that you will get there ... And it will be much sooner than you think.

I can't wait to see your new photos.

Barb

Myrtis, Yup!  I have no doubts that you can make it to your goal.  155 sounds reasonable to me!  Barb is right, you may adjust your goal as you get closer (mine went up from 135 to 149 based on Dr's recommendations.)  Congrats on 113 pounds gone so far, you have every right to be glowing with happiness.  It's a rebirth both inside and out, isn't it?

Hi Myrtis! Absolutely!  I am sure you will make it to goal!  (and a lot sooner than me lol!)  But we will both get there!  I am just so happy for you Myrtis!  Have you gotten back up on that horse yet? Congratulations!

I have not been up on our horses back yet. But it will be soon I;m sure.  Dr. Bauman said it would prob. be OK but he was a little concerned about my hernia, and They wont fix it until the weight is gone. I have watched your progress and stand in Awe! You have done such a great job! Myrtis

You are doing great Myrtis and you WILL get there.  You just need to believe in yourself and keep doing what you have been doing.   I agree we get our inspirations from all of the ppl here! Take care and good luck getting to your goal! pam