Looks like I made it!!
Check it out! I guess I made it to my goal. Started out at 388, unbelieveble!! Now done to 158, actually I have been down to 152, but weight seems to flex with travel. My BMI is a 24!! All the way from a 58. That is 230 pounds down! From a size 5X to a 8! (even a 6 at times)
I am so pleased. Of course, I give all the credit to God. He works wonders through Dr. B and Dr. Walton. I have truly been blessed through this whole experience. Through the years, I have made so many "bargins" with God about my weight and weight loss. "If I could just lose the weight....." I have to give God the credit, cause I said I would be a testimony. I am!!
This journey has not been easy, and I do not know if I am comfortable where I am totally, but I am grateful!! I also feel like I could now do this for the rest of my life, and understand that I will need too! I exercise at least five times per week, and basically stay on the plan. The last 18 months have been incredible!! I have lost only a few pounds the last three months, and have had some ups and downs on the scale. I am learning to work through that, listening to my body and maintaining. I know that I need support, I will always have a weight problem, but I have overcome it!! I am living life and loving it! I also need to update my picture, but cant seem to get it to let me. Just take my word for it....I am there!
I am so pleased. Of course, I give all the credit to God. He works wonders through Dr. B and Dr. Walton. I have truly been blessed through this whole experience. Through the years, I have made so many "bargins" with God about my weight and weight loss. "If I could just lose the weight....." I have to give God the credit, cause I said I would be a testimony. I am!!
This journey has not been easy, and I do not know if I am comfortable where I am totally, but I am grateful!! I also feel like I could now do this for the rest of my life, and understand that I will need too! I exercise at least five times per week, and basically stay on the plan. The last 18 months have been incredible!! I have lost only a few pounds the last three months, and have had some ups and downs on the scale. I am learning to work through that, listening to my body and maintaining. I know that I need support, I will always have a weight problem, but I have overcome it!! I am living life and loving it! I also need to update my picture, but cant seem to get it to let me. Just take my word for it....I am there!
LOVE THIS!!!! I am sooo happy for you!!!! You are amazing and such an inspiration to all!!! I know what you mean about always having a weight problem... but so true that we have overcome it!
Congratulations to you for all your success!!!!!
Hugs!
Angie
Congratulations to you for all your success!!!!!
Hugs!
Angie
48lbs lost PRE-OP - LBL on 3/24/2011 -- 11lbs of skin removed!
Congrads Tony. How tall are you by the way. I'm 5' 61/2" and am 170# currently. I'm looking to lose around another 25#. I started at 281# had surgery 10/13/2003 in San Deigo, CA, I got down to 153# then since Jan. went up to 175.5 # due to hand to mouth disease (with food) and illness. When did you have your surgery and how is maintenance going?
Mary
Mary