Onederland!!!

Wow!!! After what seemed to be weeks & weeks of hanging right above 200 lbs., I FINALLY made it to Onederland this a.m.!!! I weighed in at 199.5 lbs... just barely there, but I'm claiming it! That makes for a total of 120.5 pounds down, and, 99.5 lbs. of that since surgery on June 6th. YIPPY-KAY-AYE!!! Thank you to everyone for your support... it REALLY does help!!! And, Lisa's "Just 3-Bites Rule" really made a difference in helping me get through Thanksgiving (Thank you, Lisa!). The Traditional Thanksgiving meal has always been my most favorite meal of the year... I particularly love Pumpkin Pie, and was able to have some of one that I got at Der Dutchman that was sugar-free (following the 3-bite rule). I also love stuffing... again, got through that with just 3 bites vice the 1/2 plate that I would have had in the past. Wow, have things changed! I was probably the only one who did not come away from the table holding their stomach in disbelieve of what they had done to themselves! What a good feeling!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving... I know that I have alot to be thankful for, especially this year. Hugs to all, Karen

Congratulations on the Onederland!! Whoo Hoo! It just keeps getting better as you go along! Cathy

Thanks Cathy!!! Yes, it DOES keep getting better as you go along... this a.m., I was down to a solid 199 - no question about it! Thanks for your support! Karen

Karen, That is wonderful. I know you must be feeling so great. I know you are looking great. Isnt it great to feel so good. Before long you will be at your goal weight. I moved my goal up to 160 I dont want to get to thin. I like having alittle meat on my bones Your doing great !!!!! Barb

Thanks Barb! This surgery has been a blessing to me... I haven't seen the scale say one-hundred and anything in almost 16 years!!! Needless to say, I do feel so much better than I have in a long, long time. I'm not really fixed on an "end weight"... My 6 month follow up appointment with my surgeon is next Monday, so, I think that I will discuss it with him. I was shooting for around 150 lbs., but, with my height and age, that may not necessarily be realistic. Heck, if for some reason I couldn't lose any more weight, I'd be satisfied with how far I've come so far! I've definitely gotten a new lease on life.... Thanks again, Karen

Karen, That is fantastic! Congratulations! The best is yet to come! Sue

Thanks, Sue! I really appreciate your support... I just noticed that we are both 2005 June-Bugs. I hope things are going well for you also!!! Hugs, Karen

Karen, I am so happy for you. What a ways you have come. The next time you come in for a hair cut I'll think I have a new client. lol Good luck with the rest of your journey. JUDY

Thanks bunches, Judy!!! Speaking of getting in there for a haircut, I'm going to try to remember to call you tomorrow for an appointment.... I am in DESPERATE need!!! My balding head of hair is looking more and more straggly with each and every day. HELP!!! At any rate, thanks for your support & valued friendship. Karen

Congratulation's on hitting onederland! I think our bodies like the 2# as I've seen many of us hover about the # for what seems forever before breaking into the 1's congrat's!