Jealousy
Surgery for me was 12-2010....
I have not made it to 199 yet but still know I will!!
I have seen people complete goal every year while I still plug along. The further out I go the more doubt I struggle with... But I am not a quitter!!
It is hard sometimes to not get discouraged and jealous... Although I love to see and read others successes!! It is exciting... But can be discouraging to.
Great post!
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!! 
SHERRIE <3
Wow! Your progress so far is amazing! Even though you're not at your goal, I hope you're SUPER proud of yourself.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I was there once upon a time. Everyone passed me by in the beginning. Now I feel like I am only in competition with myself. Maintenance is a ***** and sadly, most of the people I know who had surgery the same time as me (2008) have had serious regain. I feel badly for them, but refuse to feel "guilty" for keeping my weight off. I celebrate ME everyday.
Forgiving myself for letting myself get 200 pounds overweight has helped me stay at goal. I finally feel at peace. You will get there, too!!
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
