Milestone Achieved

Many people would not understand this achievement but I knew that all of you would. When I got on the scales this morning, I weighed 199 lbs. Been over a decade since I saw a number that started with a "1". I didn't believe they made them anymore! So that makes it 70lbs since surgery (80 lbs total) and I'm not quite 4 months out yet. Makes everything we go through worth it. denise

I'm officially jealous!!! I'm still 6 lbs from being below the 200 mark....UGH. I can't move the scale to save my life! CONGRATS!!!! I'm happy for you!!!! Yes this surgery is SO VERY worth it!

Wow, Denise!!! Your weight loss is great! I remember hitting 199! You've already caught me at 80#, and I'm eight months out! Congratulations! Hugs, Becky

You go girl! Weighed myself this morning, currently at 208. Isn't it wonderful. My boss told me today that I have lost one whole person, I weight 310lbs when I started this journey and have lost 102 lbs. I have lost only 68lbs since surgery Oct 14, 05. We're proud of you! Enjoy the new you!

CONGRATULATIONS! !!!!! I cannot imagine being below 200 yet I'm so jealous lol. YOU GO !

DENISE IT IS SO GREAT ISN IT IM 11 MONTHS OUT AND IVE LOST 143LBS I TO SITTING AT 192 AND I WANT ANYTHING MORE TO GET UNDER 190 ITS A STRUGGLE GET GOING YOUR DOING GREAT.

Denise That is wonderful !!! man i am dying to get to that point ..i am sitting at 215 but at least i am slowly still moving down the scale ...But i am hoping by April 6 i will be at the 199 mark ...i need to get crackin that is for sure ,...... Laura

Denise, I'm so proud of you and FOR you. As I read the posts it indicates a number of us in the 6-8 months range are slowing down with our losses. It would be interesting to hear what folks believe to be the common reasons. Is it because we're not sticking totally to the food plan recommended. For me, that may play a part in it....I may be having more carbs than I should. I mean...Im not complaining about my loss, but I "hear" everyone with surgery dates somewhat close to mine saying the same thing. I've started walking this month.....and can't tell for sure if it's boosted my metabolism or not....I know being sick for 3 days was the FASTEST loss I'd had in a while! I know I hear DeeDee talk of going to the gym all the time and her's is slowing.....We just need to encourage each other as a collective group and keep that faith!! I am below the "3" mark for the first time in probably over a decade......Heck in 1976 when I had my first surgery I was at 301 so that'll give you an idea of how long it's been since I stepped on scales and had a number with 2 in front of it. Now I'm dreaming of a "1"!! I hope we can all make the goals we aspire to.

Congratulations Denise. I know you must be so proud. I cna't wait until I got to that weight. Keep up the great work. Hugs, Debra =^..^=

Denise, Congratulations on moving into onederland!!!!! You have done fabulously well. You should be proud. Love, Meso