NORMAL she said!

Today I had my WL checkup at the surgeons office. I was told that I do not need to lose anymore weight! I told my WL PA that I would still like to lose about 10 lbs. She said if I am determined to still lose 10 pounds to make sure it is no more than 10! Wow, I can't believe I reached the Dr.'s goal in only 11 months. I told her that when I look in the mirror I still see my old fat self. She said that this is perfectly normal for the first couple of years. So, in closing I am proud to say that I am finally, 'NORMAL". Have not been in this classification since HS & College. Hugs Marianne

Wowie, Marianne! Congrats, congrats, congrats! Can not imagine being in your shoes...but can guess how what a joyous time this must be for you! All your effort and hard work have paid off. Wishing you all the best, Mary Mc

WOW marianne you rock! I hope 11 months post op to be normal too. THAT is a great feeling to be thin...like our hight school days! ALL THE BEST GIRL FRIEND! LISA

Marianne, Congrats on your weight loss and being "normal" I know that has to feel awesome hun. I know how I feel with only the 53 lbs gone so I can only imagine how good it will feel with more. Thanks for sharing your story with us, it sure is inspirational for us post-ops that are still rather new. Hey when do you become "not new" to this? Maybe at the 6 month mark? Well thanks again hun and have a great day! Debra P 285/232/125??

Hi Debra As far as your question goes about when do you become NOT NEW TO THIS??? My answer would have to be NEVER! Next month I will be one year out and I am STILL LEARNING LOTS OF THINGS! Perhaps it will get easier? I hope so! I am getting paranoid now since my honeymoon stage is slowing down and I DON'T want to gain ANYTHING back! It is very hard because the old habits try to sneak back in---and it becomes difficult NOT TO GIVE IN! I must admit, I have cheated but I am trying to stay on the wagon without falling off again, because although I have not fallen and hurt myself, there may be a time where I could FALL AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET UP, if I let my guard down and become too careless. So, I guess you can say, I am back to quitting again---COLD TURKEY! Good luck with your journey too! Hugs Marianne

CONGRATULATIONS MARIANNE!! It must be a wonderful feeling to be NORMAL. I look forward to that day!

Thanks for your Congrats Ladies! Although I have reached my Dr.'s goal I feel as though I still have a way to go to my own goal. I even explained at my Dr. visit that I still see and think of myself as being the "F" word-->F.A.T.! I know this will take time to think in another frame of mind, but until reality sets in and I see myself as normal I have to listen to my Dr. and not fall below another 10 pounds of trying to lose weight. Does this make any sence???? Hugs Marianne