Crazy excited before goal

Did you guys get crazy excited before you made goal and enter maintainence? 

I think part of my brain never really accepted that I'd get my body weight down this low... like "oh sure, I'll lose a bunch of weight from the surgery... but probably not all my weight..... the average is like 70%".  Now, I think that little part of my brain is having an ****** or is drunk or something. 

I have my surgeon's support group tomorrow along with my checkup with the surgeon, and I'm just silly excited - I think I want to 'show off' - I feel like a kid.  Today was such a positive week - I crossed the normal BMI barrier, wore an XL T-shirt to work that fit great, lost a good amount of pounds, and find myself just 12 pounds away from my goal (while people are already starting to ask "how much more do you want to lose?)

I'm going just a bit crazy!!!    

Yeah, I was bouncing off the walls with excitement. Like you, I was determined but never quite convinced it would happen.

My hardest thing: I had promised myself a glammed-up portrait session as my goal reward, and it was the hardest thing not to schedule it. I finally broke down and did so with 2 lbs to go, then was terrified I wouldn't lose it before the appointment!

Enjoy the feeling. Crazy is not all bad.

Oh dear... now that you've shared that, you're going to have to share a picture with us. 

Will do!

The appointment is for 2/9. I gave myself some time, then lost both pounds the very next week!

Ruggie,

This is YOUR MOMENT to SHINE!! Seize it and savor it. I think you are "high on life" and that is fantastic. I do remember when I hit goal, I could not believe it, well, I still can't believe it and it has been 3 years.

And also, I want to personally thank you for all of your great posts, especially the "diligent or militant" or whatever it was, it helped me get back on track and I am down 13 lbs from my regain. So thanks again!

Heather

Wow that is so awesome, congrats to you for hoppin' back on track!  Keep rocking it and thanks for your support!

Hey Ruggie

Love this post. Enjoy this time of falling in love with your body. Its so great after we spend years hating our bodies. Take lots of pics and celebrate yourself.

Hitting goal was anti-climatic for me. I was about 137 and had an apt. with Dr. C.  I was sure he was going to tell me to lose 10 more lbs. He said "you look great - you are done". Boy was I shocked. I ended up accidently losing a few more pounds (be prepared for this) but its good to wake up everyday and think "I am not fat".   Be prepared for a few to tell you you are too thin and ignor them. They just aren't used to the new improved you!   Congrats.    

Diane

Falling in love with my body... maybe that is what's going on with me!  I mean, I had never loved my body ever in my entire life, maybe that is what this feeling is?  You're brilliant!

I'll have to let you know what Dr. C says about me tomorrow - I'm curious what he'll say... the curiosity is driving me a bit crazy!!! 

Well I sorta think hating your body is hating yourself but I didn't learn that until I was well into middle age. As a fat kid I always hated my body and its the one regret of my life that I spent so much time being unhappy about that - not just being fat but being so bummed about it. Guess its easy to say now that the lard is gone.

Yeah, let us know what Dr. C says. He just might surprise you and say you are perfect!!!  Have a great support group. Ours is the 11th.   Diane

 
Ruggs.......

I could tell you some stuff......But it's best you experience it yourself......

I will tell you that you should take the time to savor this.....always remember your energy right now.....use it as motivation not only on WL and maintenance, but as what a great life accomplishment feels like.

I felt the same way about 5 times as I had about that many goal weights as I worked with Dr.C on my final goal weight. I really think I made goal on pure excitement. .... I think I went frickin mental.....For the first time in my life I was close to a normal weight.....I was gonna do it if it was the last thing I ever did. 

Enjoy this time....take advantage of your excitement......Although maintenance has it's rewards and is where your supposed to enjoy the new you.....it is far less dramatic.

And just so you know....."I'm the Tee Shirt King"...... I never could just wear Tee Shirts and Jeans cause I knew my fat rolls would be to visible. I have about 80 in current rotation, I own the equipment to print my own designs, I have about a hundred blanks and have an open account with a supplier. I haven't found them yet....but somewhere I have a box of new Tee's from the last 20 years....just always thinking....one day.....
My nephew asked me.....why do you tuck in your T shirts? I said... because I can......(he didn't understand!)

Enjoy...... get some sleep....so you don't freak out Dr.C tomorrow (today).

frisco