Positive story

Ok something positive, and I do not talk much about my first WLS because well I felt a failure at it.

My highest weight in January of 2001 was 375.  By the time I had my VBG, I was 369.  After that, I essentially lost almost 100 pounds, my lowest has been 275.  I am now at 287, and I mean first I would love to see 250 then 199, but ya know I look at pictures of me at 375, and now, and say OMG, I look wonderful.

Your great attitude will get you there.  Keep those short term goals going and the long term will get there.  At least you can look back on pictures and say OMG.  That is just awesome!!!!  It took me a very long time to even feel like I was a smaller person. 

Keep up the good work.

My positive is I feel fantastic! In January 09 I weighed 353lbs, lost to 292lb at time of surgery in Sept. 09 and this morning I weighed 204...yes, I gained a few ounces...blasted cereal and almonds!  LOL! I've gone from 3X-4X shirts and 28-30 pants to L-XL ladies shirts and size 14-16 pants.

I am anxious to get to Onderland but ya know what? If i stopped right now I would take it!

Dee you are so close...the day you hit ONEDERLAND I want to see a big seperate post.  What a great job you've done.  Funny thing is I was just like you-when I started I dreamed of the day I'd wear a 14-16 and not have to shop in the "fat girl's dept".  Well I blew thru those sizes and was amazed when I hit 12's, then 10's and even a few 8's.  I'll never be a size 6 but heck-for 55 years old I look damn HOT!!

Ok, it's a small postive but I got my approval letter from the Insurance Co.! Just waiting to hear from the Drs office to schedule the preop appt and surgery!

They dont know it but I am already down to the preop weight the surgeon recommended. 

Oh sister that is no "small" positive-I think that was my BIGGEST positive.  Taking that first step is the hardest.  Congrats and we look forward to following your journey.

Thats a big ole WOO HOO!! Congratulations honey you are on your way!!

Meggie

Hmmmmm! My positive! 

I started my journey at 252lbs. My lowest weight (so far) was 141ish; then, like Viv said...Stress happened lost my job and was stuck 1000 miles away from home. I've put about 10-12lbs back on in the last 4 months BUT on to the positive:
1. I'm moving back to TX this weekend...YAHOO!!
2. I have met some of the "bestest" folks in my life here on the TMB and I am so proud to call them not only friends, but my chosen, extended family.
3. I have the tool to get those 10-12lbs back off and then the last 6-8 more that I have planned to get off.

I'm still wearing 6-8 pants, but the 6's are getting a little uncomfortable. I still wear a large in a top sometimes, so I always have to try them on. Before I would just buy a 2-3X or a 22/24 and they would always fit, same with pants. I'm not too worried about the extra pounds I have put back on, because I know why and I know that I can work my tool. I love my new life (for the most part and that will change in a few days) and am only sorry that I didn't do it sooner. It's my ONLY regret!!!

You all can understand this, usually when asked about a goal, eh I am not good with weights and sizes, but I said I would be happy to go to Wal-Mart and buy clothes on the 3 dollar rack, because we all know there is not any plus size clothes that cheap at Wally World, or just shop in the mall at regular stores, not plus-sized.

Thanks everyone for posting great successes!  Great idea Stephanie!  Very inspirational to see successes.

My positive is I'm 4 weeks out, haven't felt sick once (which apparently is unusual from what I read on the boards), I'm  no longer in pain, I'm losing weight and I'm able to get back in the gym and hang in there for a full hour of cardio (although it is much harder than 4 weeks ago!)  Even contemplating going to yoga on Thursday night....we'll see :0)  not sure if bending that much is a great idea, but feeling so confident I just might try it!!!