OMG, ONE POUND TO GOAL!!!

WOW, I can't believe it. I'm exactly one pound from my surgeon's and my goal. I'm so close and never been there. I've been SMO almost all of my life; probably since the age of 8. Thinking back to when I was this weight, it hasn't been since 6th grade. No wonder people have been telling me that I look thin. I am so thankful that I decided to have the surgery. I have my life back and am enjoying every minute of it. Maintenance will be a brand new journey for me for the rest of my life. That is a scary concept. I've never been there. I'm so used to the lose weight mode. I know that I'm going to have to be diligent so that the pounds don't start to creep up again. I've had my ups and downs since June 8, 2005. I haven't been 100% perfect but I did the best I could. I was used to being the perfectionist; it was either 100% or nothing. I'm beginning to realize that any strides in controlling my SMO is better than nothing. I am filled with joy and happiness today with tears of joy and relief. This is me flying high! Shopping is so much fun. Now I have the problem of finding the small sizes in clothes! Go figure. Before the plus sizes were far and few between. Now they have a lot more color and variety. Ah, Life is grand! Was I scared about having the RNY? You bet! It was either have the surgery or die a slow death. On that note, I close by saying that I am thankful for this website and all of you with your inspirational messages, questions, concerns, and support. Have a wonderful, fantastic day and weekend! Hugs, Lucy 484.8/383.4/161/160 pre-surg/surg day/current/goal

Congratulations! That is great. I know you are thrilled. Melissa

Hi Melissa! Yes, I am so thrilled and excited to be so so close to my goal. I know that I will make it soon. Thanks for your post. Lucy

Congratulations Lucy, you have done fantastic, be proud you set out to accomplish your goal and you are there. Hugs, Dana

Hi Dana! I am still in shock since I am just about there. I never thought the day would come. Me at 161 pounds, oh no! But here I am with one pound to go. That is nothing in comparison to having to lose almost 324 pounds. I wonder how I was able to walk and live. Well, not that good at all. My poor feet! Now, it's almost time for maintenance... That will be a trip in itself for lifetime. YAY!! Thanks for your response. Hugs, Lucy

Congratulations Lucy!!!!!!!!!!! Wow have you done a FANTASTIC job!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be so proud of yourself and your accomplishments! I know what you mean about "maintenance" being a scary thing~just take it one day at a time and you'll do great! WooHoo! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Hi Tracy! I agree, I have to take it one day at a time. Sometimes, I had to take it one meal at a time. Eventually that got me through the tough days. It's so amazing that our tool can help us so much. That is what I needed to get me under the 200 mark all my life. I love my little pouch Thanks for the kudos! Lucy

Hi Lucy, congratulations! I am so happy for you. This was great news. Keep it up. You are an inspiration to me. Aleece

Hi Aleece! Good to see you on the boards! Actually, I made goal and got below goal on Saturday when I weighed in at weigh****chers. I couldn't believe it! Thanks for your support and being a good friend. See you soon! Lucy