GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!

I did it! I did it! If I wasn't so sick, I'd go do cartwheels all over the courtyard! This morning, my scale read 149.4 pounds. At the very beginning, I told the psychologist that I would be "ecstatic" at 150. My surgeon never gave me a goal, but when I met with him at my one year anniversary, weighing 155, he said that I should maintain between 140 and 160. I was comfortable at 155. I know it's unbelievable, but I wear a size four every day. I can squeeze into a size two. I never dreamt I'd be that small, and was amazed when I fit into the smallest size I'd ever worn! I was ALWAYS big - never normal. Now, I'm smaller than most of the woman I work with and most of my friends. Again, never my goal. Anyway, I'm below 150 today. I attribute this achievement to two things. Because I gained a few pounds over the Christmas holiday, I joined the OH Valentine's Day challenge (thank you, Lea!). The accountability, and the fact that the challenge gave me a reason to come to OH every day to post, kept my goal in front of me constantly. The other reason I believe I was able to lose 10 pounds in less than two weeks is because I am sooooo sick!! Oh well.... So, my wish for the next few weeks is that I don't gain a bunch back when I start feeling better, and that my business trip to Las Vegas next week doesn't become a food choice nightmare. Luckily, I planned a couple of the meals (awards luncheon, pre-event dinner), so I know I will have some good options. Will I take the right path? I hope so. I know I ramble a lot, but I also want to tell anyone who's reading this, particularly newbies, please don't put too much importance on BMI's or labels. According to my BMI, I am overweight. Today, I feel absolutely gaunt. I look like hell (because I'm sick and have no makeup on). My hip bones protrude and I have the chest of a 10-year-old boy. My weight is not distributed properly. I carry probably 20+ pounds in excess skin around my belly and my batwings. I'm ok with that. I have no intention of doing plastics. When I'm dressed, I look pretty darn good. My point is, no one in their right mind would look at me and say I'm overweight - but if they did, I'd tell them to kiss my size-four ass!

OMGosh sweetie, how FANTASTIC is that!!!!! WOO HOO and YIPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!! A size 4~HOLY MOLY!!!! I'm so VERY excited for you!!!! You look fantastic, but sorry you aren't feeling well. I hope it is nothing serious and you are feeling better soon! Have a great time in Vegas!!! Congratulations on a job well done sweetie!!!! big hugs and love, Becky

Congrats!!!!!! Take some time in Vegas to take in the sites instead of the buffet lines and you'll do great. Hope you have fun and feel better soon.

CONGRATULATIONS!! That is a wonderful achievement!! Have a great time in Vegas! One of the good things out there is there's plenty of walking around everywhere so it will be good exercise! if you can avoid the buffets (or just hit the protein foods at them) you'll be great!!

Way to go!! Have a great time in Vegas. Like the others said, hopefully, you'll be doing a lot of walking. I've only been there once--when I was not quite 1 yr. post-op--and we walked everywhere, all up & down the strip. I ate more than I normally did at home, for sure, but I ended up losing a little cause of the walking. My hat's off to you for getting the weight off. I've been having a terrible time, even with the V-day Challenge, but I'm trying to hang in there. Thanks for sharing your good news! Jo

That is awesome way to go!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Woohoo ~ Congrats!

Congratulations, Jean! Wow, that is so fantasti****ep smiling! Jolene

WOOHOOO for you! Jean, some of your "weird" spot will rearrange themselves....don't know why but it happens. About six months from now you will be at the same weight but look less gaunt. Congrats again!!!!