16 MONTH ANNIVERSARY TODAY AND GOAL!!
Good morning my fellow WLS Grads!
16 months ago I was on my way to the hospital to have the lap RNY surgery.
I am so happy to announce that as of yesterday, October 7th I MADE GOAL!!
I went to my weigh****chers meeting yesterday morning and low and behold, I weighed in at 158.2, 1.8 pounds below my surgeon's goal. 
I think back now as to how I felt the day I walked into the hospital, getting weighed, IV started and the delay with my surgery because of another case was put before mine. I was actually scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and turned out to be around 11:30 a.m. I woke up in the recovery room with pain and wretching. I thought my stomach was going to come out of my mouth. Once I got that resolved, I was well on my way to recovery. I hated the post-op upper GI. The taste of that oily substance was so bad especially when you're nothing by mouth prior and that's the first thing you taste!
From my surgery date alone, I've lost 225.2 pounds! YAY!! With my weight loss pre-op being on weigh****chers, it's a grand total of 326.6 pounds! I've lost at least two full grown people. How did I ever walk with all that extra weight? My poor feet. I was always afraid of falling and breaking my leg. How would I get around? I wouldn't be able to use crutches, as the crutches couldn't support my weight.
I had a lot of ups and downs the past 16 months. Yes, the honeymoon period was great. Losing weight every week no matter what I ate. I understand now how important it is to follow your surgeon's and nutritionist's rules. The honeymoon phase is the time to relearn and get rid of or control your prior eating habits. I was fairly compliant with the rules. I started to play around this past March when I had rectal surgery and tasted my first Fannie Mae pixie 
. That was a mistake! I found out that I can eat chocolate and not dump! I sure wish I was a dumper. I was able to recoup myself from that slip. There were others as recent as two weeks ago. I was eating the wrong things and not following pouch rules (like donuts, ice cream and snack foods) in addition to trying drinking and eating at the same time Even though I didn't feel good afterwards, I kept on doing that to myself day after day. Of course, then I gained around 6 pounds. Boy that upset me big time.
It took an enormous amount of resolve to get my head back on! Carbs are evil and once I have a taste of it, it is so hard to stop! I got more active and cut way back (now don't flame me here) I know it's not the right thing to do, but I needed to do this for myself. It was only for a short time. I have to learn to control my urges and treat myself only once in a great while. That is the key! Moderation and that's something I'm still struggling with.
OK, I know this is long but give this girl a break! 
After all, how many times will I get to goal? ONLY ONCE and I'm staying here. It feels so good!
16 months and now I got my life back since I was 8 years old. An adult who now can enjoy all of what life has to offer.
I can shop for clothes anywhere.
I can fit into airplane seats and wear a seatbelt with no extender.
I can walk in the airplane straight in the aisles and don't have to walk sideways or be afraid that I can't fit through (that almost happened to me back in 2000 going to Las Vegas on United)
I can sit in booths at restraurants.
I can sit in any chair and not worry if the chair will break.
I can walk any flight of stairs and not be out of breath.
I can eat in public without anyone staring at me for what I'm eating and for what I look like (a big fat monster).
I can go all day long and not be in the house after work. I was used to working and then coming home and that's it (other than grocery shopping or family get togethers). I would not eat in restaurants because of the fear of not fitting into chairs either!
I can walk to my cafeteria at work to get whatever, coffee, ice, salad.. before my employee would go and buy me lunch and bring it back to my office.
I can wear extra small pants and tops. I can wear size 4-6 in a lot of clothes. I was a 5x prior to surgery and weigh****chers.
I can use my car seatbelt without an extender. I moved my carseat up as far as possible because now I have too much room in the front.
OMG, I'm sure there is more... but I have to end it somewhere.
So as you can see my life has improved 100% and more. I don't have high blood pressure anymore or stress incontinence. All of that has been resolved. No more blood pressure pills for me.
I was one who was totally against WLS. It was the most difficult, life-searching decision I had to make, but it was the right one for me. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I would not be here today at 158 pounds if it wasn't for WLS. I am so thankful for my tool.
Now time to enjoy my success and move forward to my plastic surgery scheduled for November 29th, only 52 days away! I'm going on the OH Hawaii cruise on November 7th and will have the time of my life.
In closing, I have to say that I'm so thankful for my supporters here on the ILLINOIS board.
Hugs,
Lucy 
484.8/383.4/158.2/160
Pre-op/surgery day/current/goal
ACHIEVED GOAL officially October 7, 2006!
I think back now as to how I felt the day I walked into the hospital, getting weighed, IV started and the delay with my surgery because of another case was put before mine. I was actually scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and turned out to be around 11:30 a.m. I woke up in the recovery room with pain and wretching. I thought my stomach was going to come out of my mouth. Once I got that resolved, I was well on my way to recovery. I hated the post-op upper GI. The taste of that oily substance was so bad especially when you're nothing by mouth prior and that's the first thing you taste!
From my surgery date alone, I've lost 225.2 pounds! YAY!! With my weight loss pre-op being on weigh****chers, it's a grand total of 326.6 pounds! I've lost at least two full grown people. How did I ever walk with all that extra weight? My poor feet. I was always afraid of falling and breaking my leg. How would I get around? I wouldn't be able to use crutches, as the crutches couldn't support my weight.
I had a lot of ups and downs the past 16 months. Yes, the honeymoon period was great. Losing weight every week no matter what I ate. I understand now how important it is to follow your surgeon's and nutritionist's rules. The honeymoon phase is the time to relearn and get rid of or control your prior eating habits. I was fairly compliant with the rules. I started to play around this past March when I had rectal surgery and tasted my first Fannie Mae pixie . That was a mistake! I found out that I can eat chocolate and not dump! I sure wish I was a dumper. I was able to recoup myself from that slip. There were others as recent as two weeks ago. I was eating the wrong things and not following pouch rules (like donuts, ice cream and snack foods) in addition to trying drinking and eating at the same time Even though I didn't feel good afterwards, I kept on doing that to myself day after day. Of course, then I gained around 6 pounds. Boy that upset me big time.
It took an enormous amount of resolve to get my head back on! Carbs are evil and once I have a taste of it, it is so hard to stop! I got more active and cut way back (now don't flame me here) I know it's not the right thing to do, but I needed to do this for myself. It was only for a short time. I have to learn to control my urges and treat myself only once in a great while. That is the key! Moderation and that's something I'm still struggling with.
OK, I know this is long but give this girl a break! After all, how many times will I get to goal? ONLY ONCE and I'm staying here. It feels so good!
16 months and now I got my life back since I was 8 years old. An adult who now can enjoy all of what life has to offer.
I can shop for clothes anywhere.
I can fit into airplane seats and wear a seatbelt with no extender.
I can walk in the airplane straight in the aisles and don't have to walk sideways or be afraid that I can't fit through (that almost happened to me back in 2000 going to Las Vegas on United)
I can sit in booths at restraurants.
I can sit in any chair and not worry if the chair will break.
I can walk any flight of stairs and not be out of breath.
I can eat in public without anyone staring at me for what I'm eating and for what I look like (a big fat monster).
I can go all day long and not be in the house after work. I was used to working and then coming home and that's it (other than grocery shopping or family get togethers). I would not eat in restaurants because of the fear of not fitting into chairs either!
I can walk to my cafeteria at work to get whatever, coffee, ice, salad.. before my employee would go and buy me lunch and bring it back to my office.
I can wear extra small pants and tops. I can wear size 4-6 in a lot of clothes. I was a 5x prior to surgery and weigh****chers.
I can use my car seatbelt without an extender. I moved my carseat up as far as possible because now I have too much room in the front.
OMG, I'm sure there is more... but I have to end it somewhere.
So as you can see my life has improved 100% and more. I don't have high blood pressure anymore or stress incontinence. All of that has been resolved. No more blood pressure pills for me.
I was one who was totally against WLS. It was the most difficult, life-searching decision I had to make, but it was the right one for me. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I would not be here today at 158 pounds if it wasn't for WLS. I am so thankful for my tool.
Now time to enjoy my success and move forward to my plastic surgery scheduled for November 29th, only 52 days away! I'm going on the OH Hawaii cruise on November 7th and will have the time of my life.
In closing, I have to say that I'm so thankful for my supporters here on the ILLINOIS board.
Hugs,
Lucy
484.8/383.4/158.2/160
Pre-op/surgery day/current/goal
ACHIEVED GOAL officially October 7, 2006! 
Lucy, I am SO proud of you! I sit here with tears in my eyes~happy tears~for you and for all that you've accomplished! Congratulations on making goal~what an awesome achievement! I can tell from your words that you are enjoying life to the fullest every single day and that's the best part~you got your life back!!!!!!!!!!!!Enjoy your upcoming cruise and good luck with your upcoming ps!
Hugs,
Tracy B
328/150
5'9"
Hi Tracy! Thanks for checking in on me and your reply!
I have to admit that I did cry today; tears of joy and happiness. I am looking forward to the OH Hawaii cruise. It will be great to meet some of the posters on the website, learn a lot and socialize a heck of a lot. Then I will start my plastic surgery journey. Yikes, that's a bit scary but I am ready.
Thanks again!
Lucy
Hi Debbie! Thanks for your response.
I know that for me the last 20 pounds were taking a longer time.The scale didn't want to move or it moved in the other direction. In addition, I had a couple of weeks where I didn't eat properly so that contributed to the delay.
Hang in there! It will happen to you and you will get to goal. OMG, if I did (the worst dieter and staying on program person in the past), you will too!
Take care,
Lucy 
((((Lucy)))), your post bought tears to my eyes this morning. What a wonderful journey you have had. The excitement radiates through your post, congratulations on reaching your goal.
You gal are an inspiration, you have done wonderful, may you continue to experience the success you've had. Best wishes on your upcoming PS, what procedure(s) are you having done?
Hugs,
Dana
Hi Dana! Reading your response to me brought tears to my eyes! My life has been a difficult one. All the trials and tribulations of being SMO and even as a child. I was harassed and made fun of for as long as I can remember!
Thanks for considering me to be inspiring. I believe that I will keep the weight off as I have been through so much.
My plastic surgery for November includes a lower belt lipectomy (abdominoplasty), thighplasty, mons lift and a mesh insertion for my hernia. I will be one sore puppy but a happy one.
It's friends like you on the boards that makes it all seem possible.
Hugs,
Lucy
Oh Lucy that is wonderful 
I know that you are just thrilled. I asked my husband the same question about carrying the weight not long ago. However, it was not near the amount you have lost. I simply picked up a case of water that weighed 30 pounds. I could hardly lift it. I looked at my husband and said you know...I was carrying four of these around a year ago. I, like you, do not know how I did it. Again...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Carmen
I know that you are just thrilled. I asked my husband the same question about carrying the weight not long ago. However, it was not near the amount you have lost. I simply picked up a case of water that weighed 30 pounds. I could hardly lift it. I looked at my husband and said you know...I was carrying four of these around a year ago. I, like you, do not know how I did it. Again...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Carmen Most Active
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