A day that I never really imagined - Onderland!

It seems like a freaking miracle, because from the moment I hit 201, I hit a 4 week, ugly, nasty, unwanted stall, and Ive been up/down 3-4 lbs for a MONTH.

But, after a nice Independence Day FOOD FEST - I come home, and I finally reach the promise land - ok, maybe just onderland, but I cant even wrap my head around this. Going from the 400s, into the 300s - that was a sigh of relief. I thought going from 300-200s was just absolutely fantastic, but this...theres no words for it. I have never seen a 1-- anything in my life. From the time I was old enough to be aware of doctor's scales - Ive been over 200 (i know since at least 6th grade).

I didnt post this to the main VSG forum at this point because I'm still coming to terms with this - and I really wanted to share with the people who truly understand this. I get a little ...irked, or maybe resentful of people who start at 220 lbs and "celebrate" onderland all the time. I mean, really...it's great, but I dont know..just doesnt seem the same here.

Now, I am staying far from the scale. I tried a couple weeks ago and failed, but for right now, I know I cant handle any fluctuations in the upward direction, so I'm going to just live life for a while :)

HALLELUJAH!!!!!

There aren't words...

This is huge. I'm so happy for you.  You have come so freakin far.

 It's sooo hard to wrap my head around losing so much weight but at least for today, I feel more pride than shame so I'm making peace with it :)

BTW, you get to feel however you feel.  The bottom line is that you are owning your body. You are taking responsibility for your health.

I'm so happy for you, I know how hard you've worked up for this moment. Woohoo!!

Sugar free gum for everyone, lol.

 Thank you so much!! I think they even make some dessert flavored gum :)

:) That makes me happy! I thought about you today and I talked about you to my mom and how awesome you've done. 

I too get frustrated with the 220somethings and feel like onederland is a far of fairytale. That's actually my goal. Anything on top of that will just be extra.

Seriously, I think after you get everything "rearranged" your body might be so damn amazing that you might not even care to lose much more. I think your size is really good now. You have a totally small waist in case you haven't noticed! 

 Hahaha I was in the gym last night with all my spandex clothes and was doing some weights and was surrounded my mirrors and was like "hot damn!" - i'm starting to see how small I am...but yeah, my waist is looking good :)


If only my damn hips would disappear! 

Great Job ! Your Amazing !!! I totally understand where you are coming from. You had double the work to do. It totally different going from 400 pounds to Onehundredland. Having spent your entire trapped in a body. That you did not want and you felt you had no control over. In away this surgery is a Miracle . That does not mean you did not work hard for it. I know how much you exercise. It amazing to know that fot the first as grown woman. You made it under 200 pounds. I was the six grade right along with you at 200 pounds. I am still surprise and heart broken when I stalled at 250 pounds and stayed their for 3 months. I actually believe it was over. That I was never going to lose another pound. I had not been under 250 since Highschool. But one day it happen. Their some true Milestones in peoples lives small miracles that few people can understand. May God continue to Bless you and your Family. Good Luck on your next Goal.

WOW - this is truly an accomplishment. It has to feel strange and odd - yet totally wonderful. I love that you've made it so very far. I also really relate to the "finding peace" with that realization.

Amazing Alison.

Brenda~