I Couldn't Be Any Happier

Thanks.  You are exactly right.  I've done the easy part, now comes the hard part (LOL).  Thankfully, there are plenty that have walked that road ahead of me so I've got plenty of coaches.

Great Job!!   I am proud of you and your accomplishment!!!

Sherry

Thanks Sherry.  It is an accomplishment that I'm quite proud of myself.  You look great in your picture from the Christmas party.

 That's awesome!  You give us pre-ops hope.  Thank you for reminding me why I am doing this.

Missy,
I'm glad I'm able to offer encouragement.  This journey is certainly different for everyone.  Thankfully, for me, it has been a journey that has been uneventful.  By that I mean that I have had no problems.  It has been a relatively easy journey.  I have had very few rough days.  I've had some stalls, but really no set backs.  But you must keep in mind that you can't nor should you ever compare your journey with anyone else's because we are all different and we are all starting out at different weights, with different health issues and we all have different goals we are wanting to achieve.  My suggestion is to be sure you follow your doctor's instructions to the letter and take it one day at a time.  You will achieve your goals in your own time and one day, before you know it, you will be making a post much like mine.

Hang in there and feel free to PM me anytime.