Just gotta share...

Friday is my day to weigh and guess what?  Although I only lost a pound this week (and I really expected more...) when I put it in my ticker, I realized I have just passed my half way mark to goal!  I will be 8 months out next Thursday!  Woo-hoo!!  Right now, it really doesn't seem to matter as much that my loss has gone so much slower than so many others!  It's one of those major milestones that marks my progress and I'm sooooo happy!!  Thanks for listening - and for understanding!  connie

CONGRATS!!!  That is wonderful! 

Excellent!  That is just great.  It isn't a "contest" to see how fast we lose, it's a new life!

I'm so happy for you. It's these little things that matter so much.

I'm the stall queen -- I try not to compare myself to others.

Everyone's journeys are different. No one is going to get a big prize for losing faster. But it is frustratiing, isn't it?

Congratulations on reaching that maginficent milestone!!

Thanks for the support ladies!  Yes, it is frustrating, but at least here, there are people who get that.  That's why I love, love, love this particular group!  And you know, I wish I could refrain from comparing my progress with that of others.  I try, I really do.  But see .... there's this evil gremlin that lives in me and I just can't help myself!     Anyhoo....it's a good day today: I've already walked my 30 minutes on my lunch break, and I've had 46 grams of protein so far, on my 5th glass of water, and praise God the sun is shining!!  I think I'm gonna plant some creeping phlox on my bank this afternoon!  And you know, 8 short months ago, there was no way I could have done that!!!    Oh yeah....it's a really really good day!!

Take care my friends!  connie

That's really great, I am very happy for you :)!!

Its so good to see you so happy! I can FEEL the excitement and can relate

hooray for you!

Congratulations!!! Im 8 mos out on Monday and have lost about the same rate as you... it is incredibly hard to not compare journeys.. and wonderful to come here where everyone is supportive and does understand what we go through... I have found that not all the boards are as supportive... The reality is that each moment is a new opportunity to enjoy life and use our tool!   All the best to you!  Love & Hugs,

Congrats, Connie, on your progress and here's to your continued successes! I did not weigh myself at all for the first six months--waited for the bariatric center appts--only because "scale-hopping" on past "diets" had led to unrealistic expectations and disappointment. I was always thrilled when I stepped on the scale and celebrated those victories! Now that I'm almost 11 months post-op, even once-a-week weighings are not encouraging for me...so I'm going to start weighing every month and just enjoy the continued inch-meltdown and fitting into uncharted sizes. I've lost over 155 lbs. since surgery and plan to lose at least 60-80 lbs. more; I'm really hoping that the second 12 months post-op will accomplish this (along with my hard work & tool!)...enjoy the ride at the pace your body takes you and be thankful for our incredible tool!

PeaCe!

~Linda in S FL