I reached my goal today.

Today, I reached my goal of 120 lbs.I am about 5.5 months out from surgery.  It seems a bit surreal, since I have never reached a weight loss goal and the last time that I was this weight was about 18 years ago for about 4 months. I weighed 119.7 today, after spending the past week around 120.6, 120.4, and 121. I may go down another 5-10 lbs, to allow for some bounce back room. I'll discuss this with my pcp and bariatric internist.

My size 4 dress pants are getting too large, and I am unable to wear the jeans that I was wearing last month. I think the weight training and exercise for the past 2.5 months have really helped to take some inches off and to start building some muscle back. I am so much stronger and healthier.

I feel so much better and have more energy, but my head hasn't quite caught up to the fact that I have lost 90 pounds since last May. The complements are great, but I am concerned about maintenance and being able to keep the weight off long-term, especially after taking such drastic measures to lose weight. I think the most challenging part of the journey lies ahead.

I am learning to love my sleeve, especially after having such a rocky beginning. There has been a definite learning curve to all of this, but the support of this board has been instrumental for keeping me on track and feeling like I have a community of people that I can relate to.

Thank you to everyone,

Gail

You've done an awesome job, babeeee! Congratulations!

--gina

Thank you so very much!!! You have always been so supportive and helpful. I really appreciated your help, when I was having so much difficulty getting enough fluids and protein in. Focusing on the shakes for a couple of weeks made a huge difference and I felt much better.

Congratulations on reaching goal. Woo hoo!

I think it's great that you're conscientious about your maintenance--try to relax and enjoy the moment.  You deserve it.

I've had a smile on my face all day. I celebrated by going to the gym and spending an hour on the treadmill. Now, that is a big lifestyle change.

Congrats on reaching your goal!

Thank you!!! Congratulations on losing 100 pounds. It takes alot of work.

YAY GAIL!!!!!!   That is so exciting!  Congratulations!  I saw your 1 lb away yesterday and was wondering if I might see a goal post from you today.  Congrats again --- it was fun meeting you last Friday and I think I will be seeing you Saturday!    I reached losing 100 lbs yesterday --  I love these milestones!   :-)   Amy

Woo Hoo, 100#.  You go girl.

Amy, it was so nice to meet you and talk with you last Friday!!! I hope that I see you on Saturday.

Congratulations on reaching the 100 lbs lost!!!! What a wonderful milestone!!!! I hope that you are getting better each and every day. I love milestones too!!!

:-) Gail