8 months! WoW

Well it has been 8 months since I took the leap and jumped on the loser's bench. I t has not been an easy ride but I didn't expect it to be. I have lost 124 lbs since surgery in Feb. Since last Sept I have lost 158. The #s seem to be crawling now but I am becoming used to that. I have lost 11 lbs since last month and I guess thats good considering how far out I am. I really dont have alot of problems with food. Altho bread of any sorts and any amount make me feel sick. I just choose to stay away from it. I still have the ulcer and it flares from time to time but it is mostly in check. What amazes me is that I have lost over 86 inches from all over since March 1st. That blows my mind. That's more inches than I am tall.Like almost another foot and I am tall! Right now my only complaint I have is with my hernia which stems from a bad gall bladder surgery. It is really noticeable and I really want to start  exploring the idea of getting it fixed. I have pain in that area from time to time and it is very hard to cough when I catch a cold. I am trying to wait as long as I can so they can remove as much excess skin as possible but I dont know how much long I can stand it.  I have went from a 34 size women'sjeans(only to be bought at Catherine's) and 4 and 5x shirts to 18/20's bought anywhere and XL shirts. I have been freqeunting the gift shops here on the island now that they ae selling out for the season. Wish I had an idea of what size bathing suit I would be wearing next year, but oh well.

Thanks for listenin
Melissa!

 Btw I posted my pics on my profile !

Melissa - you are beautiful !  And congratulations on such an amazing weight loss.... I know you are proud of yourself.
Your face is glowling !

Ohhh to be so tall - I am jealous ! 

Shelia

Thanks Shelia.I really appreciate your comments. I am proud of myself but I cant wait to see next months results. I have found that if I keep thinking "just wait til next month" I tend to be a little more happy about it all. And being tall aint all its cracked up to be... lol do you have any idea how hard a time I had finding a husband taller than me?!?!? LOL

Thanks again
Melissa

Melissa,  WOW!  You look totally amazing!  Did you ever think in only 8 months time you would make such a drastic transformation in yourself?  I am so proud of you and happy for you.  Even losing 11 pounds in the last month is a great number.  I hope your ulcer, hernia, and skin issues are resolved for you in a short amount of time.  Have fun with all the new shopping you can do!  I can't wait to shop like that!  {{{Hugs}}}

Hey Shauna. Thanks for your kind words. No I never thought in 8 months I would see such a change. And yes shopping has become something else. I really like shopping in all stores not just being limited to a few.It wont be long and you will be on your way.

Thanks again
Melissa

Melissa,

I want to congratulate you on your accomplishments ... large and small because they all add up to a very big change in your life. I don't know if you see a difference, but I certainly do. As you get smaller and smaller, it will take less and less weight to show a significant difference. I know that when I started this journey, it seemed like I lost 30 lbs and people weren't even sure if I'd lost weight, but now if I lose 5 lbs everyone notices.

Keep up the good work and don't bother buying any suits for next summer now ... you'll estimate too big and they just won't fit.

Wishing you continued success,

Barb

Thanks Barb, you alway have such kind words of encouragement. I do finally see a difference ,of all places in my face ! I always complain because people always say i can see such a difference in your face andI'm like uggg I have lost 80 inches and never once did I measure my face! But I do see it there. I dont think I remember my face ever being so slim if i can use that word.
Anyways thanks again


Melissa

Melissa,
 You have done an amazing job!!!  You look beautiful!  I'm so proud of you!  Congratulations!

Thanks Lisa. It is amazing.I was sureI would be the one it didn't work for. So to everyone just starting I want to say Look if I can do anyone can. It may not be easy but nothing is if it is good for you!

thanks again
Melissa

You are doing awesome Melissa.  I am also 8 months out and the wt loss has almost come to a standstill.  In the last month i have only lost 2 lbs and work out at Curves and try to walk at least a mile or two per day.   The scale is headed in the right direction so i won't complain to much.    I am right there with ya on the bread.  I can eat bread crust (like at Carrabas) if it is really crunchy but very little.   Think that makes me appreciate it a little more.  When i was up in MI with my dad in the hospital, I tried a bagel and just had to peel the outside off and dip it in cream cheese and that wasn't to bad and gave me less carbs and protein from the light cheese.   Keep up the great work!

Pam