How far out are you FL gang?

I am nearing my 4 year surgiversary.  I've lost about 200 pounds and am so much happier with the new me than I ever was as the old me!  I teach full-time at the local High School since getting this new life.  Prior to then, I couldn't find a job, but they're not discriminating against fat people or anything.....NO!! 

How about you guys??
Lea

WOW! That is awsome!!

I'm not even 2 months out! But I'm losing slowly but surely!!!

 

 

You were a bit of a lightweight...  You guys tend to lose a bit slowly!  But, it is far easier to reach your goals than mine!
Lea

Today is my ONE YEAR Mark!!
I've lost 118 pounds, went from a size 24 to a size 8!
I still have almost 30 pounds to go, been having some serious stalls the past few months, but I am hoping to reach my goal!

You ladies started at almost the same beginning weight!  Dana--great job!  You look wonderful!

Hi Lea and congrats on all you have accomplished.  My revision from band to RNY was just under 1 year ago (August is my surgiversary).  I have lost a total of 151 lbs. and currently below goal weight at 138 lbs.  I concur with your remark about the discrimination and totally believe had I not lost weight I would never have been given the opportunity for such a great job.  They say that this is not really a discrimination that exists but those that have lived it know otherwise.   Again you did amazing on your journey and thanks for the inspiration.

Maryjo

Maryjo,
You've done a great job this past year!  Way to go!  Now the hard part starts--maintenance.  Well, a lot of folks say it is the hard part.  I don't think it is if you have truly learned the new lifestyle by the time you get there.  If you have made the changes necessary, then it is just stage 2....more of the same!  We had this surgery to be "normal," right??  Well, normal people eat reasonable portions of healthy foods AND exercise!  We have to do that too!
Hugs,
Lea

Thanks Lea ... I could not have said it better myself!  Thanks for your wisdom.  Have a great day.

Maryjo

Congratulations on your fabulous new life.  Many of us are no strangers to fat descrimination. 

I'm going on a year and a half out next month.  I once wore a 2x.  Last week I bought a skirt and had to give it away because a size small was too big.  Who could have guessed that I would be wearing a size extra small.  I      my RNY!