Under 300!

WOOHOO! I can't make my ticker update for some reason but I have finally busted past the 300 mark and as of this morning am 299.4 lbs! I haven't been under 300 for at least six or seven years... maybe even longer. It feels so. damn. good! 

So NSV's for being six months-ish post op... I'm under 300. I am going on dates (have one tonight with a nice guy), I can fit in to a size 2x from Mark's Work Wearhouse, size 1-2x at Penningtons and 2x at Addition Elle, all sizes I haven't seen in years. I work like crazy and am exhausted all the time but only because I'm working like crazy and not because I'm physically exhausted from being so overweight. I can jog for an entire minute (one day that jog will be a run), when I go for walks my calves don't lock up and burn anymore, I haven't had issues with shin splints in a few weeks. I fit in to chairs! I am not afraid to go out anywhere anymore. I still feel self concious but it's so much easier to push through it. Most of my anxiety issues have calmed right down, and now I only get nervous instead of anxious - a much more normal response to things anyone else would feel nervous about. My apartment is always spotless because I have the energy to clean every day instead of once a week (if I was lucky). I'm making new friends. I just generally feel 4358369456456 times better than I did six months ago! 

AWESOME! you have worked hard but the results are worth it!!  have fun on your date!! 

Thanks Kerry!! I know you have worked your butt off too (literally!) and know exactly how it feels :) Congrats to both of us!

And thanks - the date went awesome!! YAY!

Great work Kate! You look wonderful!! Congratulations!

Thanks Jo! I feel pretty wonderful, which is the best part :) I'm sure you are looking like a new person too, you're doing awesome!

Congrats on your success so far! You sound like you are doing amazing and you look so happy!

Thanks so much!! :)

Congratulations!  So happy to hear you are enjoying yourself.  Has your sleep gotten any better?

Thanks!! Sleep hasn't improved any unfortunately, but I've been taking melatonin for the past few nights to see if a week or two of it helps at all. I think if that doesn't help I'll check in with my doc and see what he has to say about it.

Your hard work is really showing. Congratulations on a great NSV.