How close were you
Day of surgy:396 Current: 242 Goal: 200
I started out at 353 lost exactly 150 in my first year to 203 and a size 14-16, over the next year (I'm almost 2 years out now) I am 170 and a size 10 (pants) and 6-8 (tops) My goal is 165 (it was 150, but I now think that would be too skinny for me)......but how ever long that takes I'm good with it. I feel so good now and have come so far. 
Shavara,
Happy surgiversary -Congrats on losing 140 lbs this year....thats so awesome 
Let your pics be your reminder of where you've come from
and your visions for what the future holds be your continuing motivation. 
Now dont give up the fight ------
cause your dreams are only as close as you believe they are. 
There's so many folks that I've talked to on BAF and havent had the chance to meet.
My money just aint where it should be right about now so I'm gonna have to pass.
But my family and I try to get Florida just about every year...you know the usual Disney theme parks and stuff. So theres a chance we can hook up then...Miami is definately on my to do list.
Have fun in DC.....I'll be looking forward to the pics !
Even though I have not had many dealings with you I've watched your sucess through your pics and you LOOK AMAZING, not to mention your beautiful choc. skin!!!!!!!!! You keep up the good work we are all in this struggle together and it ANIT EASY..But you look GREAT!!!
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely who others think you are!
I came really close 4 years ago...when my lowest weight was 218 (from 349). however, I gained 40 lbs. over a 3-year period (can you believe that!?) and my clothes no longer fit.
At 5 and a half years out, I am beginning to lose the weight again - I have lost a few inches and 10 lbs. over the past couple of months - but that is because I have been eating right and taking Alli, which has definitely helped me with watching what I eat. The clothes that wouldn't come up over my arse after I gained the weight - I can now pull them over my butt, but they are still a little tight. I think by summer, those summer clothes that have been on hold for the past 2 summers will be worn...that's my prayer!
I wanted to get down to 180 - I still feel that is an attainable goal...but hell...it may take me 5 more years at the rate I'm going (just kidding)...if I can get down to my first goal of 200 lbs., then I'll be happier (I'm happy with me now...but it will make me feel MUCH better!)
DD
Good Morning,
I am feelin the same as you..I havne't reached my year yet, but I wanted to badly by Jan to be down to 150 I am swinging between 168-166 Im trying but am so hard on myself at times ~ it just won't seem to go away...it's frustrating, but we have come a long way and we can do this..thank you for starting this convo,it lets me know I am not the only one who feels this way...
finally!!!!!
I am almost seven years post-op I am 5'9 (pre-op 294 - doctor goal was 165 my absolutely lowest I ever reached was 158). I lost weight up until I was almost 2 years post-op believe it or not eating whatever I wanted WITHOUT excercise. My comfortable weight for me is "175", although I gained up to "185"
... My advice to ALL newly post-ops start eating right/exercising at the beginner and in the long run keeping the weight OFF want me a struggle. ENJOY your "fun period" of the weight just falling off with very little effort AND take advantage of your honeymoon cycle.
