BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

First of all, I am here to confess that I didn't keep my promise not to weigh until next Saturday. I could tell I was shrinking and I just KNEW I was "missing the moment." So this morning I got on the scale. I MADE IT TO THE CENTURY CLUB!!! Actually, I'm down 102 pounds so technically I did miss the moment but I'm thrilled. It has taken 27 months for me to get here. I had surgery June 2003 and by December 2003 I was gaining weight because of a staple line disruption. I was "held back" a year and had my revision January 2005. I've lost 8 pounds in four days on the plateau buster's plan. Mind you, I'm still 90 pounds from my goal so losing 8 pounds isn't the same for me as it is for someone closer to goal. I'm so excited and I can promise you one thing --- I'm sticking with it for the six days I have remaining. DeeDee p.s. I love the new OH format but on my previous VOW posts I'm seeing numbers instead of the bullets --- looks like I'm cursing and of all my vices that's actually one I don't do; not even accidently!

welcome to the century club we are a great bunch of losers gratitude is my attitude Amanda S VG-DS October 2001 highest >350/342 start of wls journey/155 @goal and after ps

I went around the world and back to get there but it certainly feels good. I finally have fewer pounds to lose than what I've already lost and that really motivates me. Thanks! DD

Wow DD Congrats! You are an inspiration.... I may get on that protein train yet. Lucy

Thanks Lucy! I lost 93 pounds before my staple line disruption so I never made it to the century club the first time. This time I had lost 95 pounds and it looked like I was NEVER going to get to the century club. This has been a real, and MUCH needed, booster for me. I know there are varying opinions about the plataeu busting plan but it was just what I needed at this time. Besides, it actually falls into my "doctor's orders" since he wants me eating fewer calories and dense proteins. But, I'm still less than a year post-op from the revision. The weird thing is that I haven't been able to eat 15 oz. of protein a single day yet! My pouch really is small when I fill it with dense meats. How are you doing? Are you staying on track with your plan? You know I think about you every day and send good thoughts your way! DeeDee

Congrats Dee Dee...I was going to tell you yesterday, 'weigh, I have a good feeling about it!', I should have spoken up, then I could have said 'neener, neener, see????' Tracy

You should have spoken up; it wouldn't have taken much convincing to get me to do it by yesterday! I could just feel my belly shrinking so much these last four days and I just KNEW I had finally arrived at that magical moment. I think I must be the only person who needed to lose almost 200 pounds and took 27 months to get to the half-way mark! Ah well, life is grand today. I'm pretty pumped as you can imagine. I've watched all you folks who had surgery around the same time I had my first one make it to goal and I have felt so left behind! But I'm going to catch y'all, I promise! DeeDee

CONGRALATIONS!!!! I knew you could do it!!! I am so proud of you! We will be here supporting you through the last pounds! I know you will do it! WoooHoooooooooooooooooooo ChooChooChooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Theresa BTW, I had like half a page typed out to you but one of the twin**** the back arrown.!!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Theresa! Sorry I didn't keep my promise not to weigh but I do promise I won't do it again until this coming Saturday. I just knew I had finally crossed that milestone and after 27 months of trying to get here I lost my ability to resist. However, I have NOT lost my ability to resist the carbs! I'm still doing well on the protein train you suggested last week and it is the only reason I made the century club this weekend. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now, hand in there with me... I still have 90 pounds to go! DD

WOOHOO!!!! Way to go DD!! I know you've been looking forward to this for such a long time. I have confidence you'll get to goal!! Hugs, Connie