3 Month Surgeriversary

Well, today was my 3 month post-op day. I didn't make my personal goal of being under 250. I was 291 the morning of my surgery. I weighed myself this morning--254.2. GAH! So close. I'm not going to beat myself up about it though. Last week, I went to a local thrift store and found a pair of size 24 jeans--no elastic waistband, no stretchy material. I put them on with the attitude of "I know these aren't going to fit, but let's see if I can get them over my a$$."

O.M.G.... they didn't just fit... THEY ZIPPED UP!! I nearly started crying in the dressing room!

Weight loss has been a bear at times, but I do not regret my decision for surgery. A year ago, I was visiting my Aunties and going to a wedding. I was 340 pounds, could barely breathe, snored so loudly that I scared them all, my blood pressure was out of control, and let's face... I was dying. 

I'm 14.2 pounds from losing 100 pounds (both pre and post op combined) and I can't wait to see what the next three months, six months, and year offer me.  

Congratulations!!! You're doing great !!! Keep it up.. 

At almost eight years out I do not remember what I weighed on any particular day during the weight loss phase.  Think of this as your last weight loss journey and when you reach your final goal you now have a tool to help you stay there for life.  Continue to set personal goals but always keep your eye on the long term prize and current positive outcome.

Keep up the great work 😎

I realize and remember how important goals with numbers are following WLS.  The first 25, the first 50, the first month, the second month, etc.  I still track what I weigh every Monday, and weigh myself every day.  Just don't let yourself get too obsessive because if you fail to meet a self-imposed goal, you don't want it to throw you into a downward spiral.

It sounds like you're doing great!  Moving into smaller size clothing is a big NSV.  Keep up the great work!