I'm freaking out and hanging in...

Mom4Jazz
on 9/6/12 10:26 am

All together now: "Happy, get some new pants!"

OK, not very original. But I hated baggy pants - could work with loose shirts but baggy pants, uh-uh. If that's triggery for you, get some pants that fit.

At this point, it really is a bit of a mind game. Hang in there!

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

Happy966
on 9/6/12 6:37 pm

VSG on 08/29/11

I have to tell you, you look great. You look like you were born to be that size.

I've put the offensive pants in the pile for Goodwill. I'm going to get a good night's sleep and where something well-fitting tomorrow. Thank you so much.

:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

heathermc44
on 9/6/12 8:18 pm - Bremerton, WA

VSG on 07/07/10

Love your new Avatar!! You are one beautiful lady!

judyk62
on 9/6/12 5:32 am - Santa Rosa, CA

VSG on 11/28/11

Happy - you are my mentor, even though you don't know it. I am just behind you, probably 15 pounds from goal and it is a little scary. I can't remember being at this low a weight for 30 years or more. It feels good physically, the compliments mostly feel good, but it is so much more about our heads now than ever before. I am so proud of all you have done and accomplished, but ...

BUY SOME NEW PANTS!

Judy

HW: 284: SW: 274: CW: 152.8. Goal: 159

Happy966
on 9/6/12 6:39 pm

VSG on 08/29/11

Aw, shucks, Judy! You're too kind. I couldn't have done it without you guys. I need the fellowship of like-minded people to keep me focused! I promise to go shopping this weekend!

:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

(deactivated member)
on 9/6/12 7:01 pm

I ditto and echo all of the good advice.

And please tell us about the new pants. And while you are at it please think about some new tops. You want to give that new you a boost from head to toe.

I am right behind you in the scared feeling.

frisco
on 9/6/12 7:52 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

Gooooo Happy !!!!!

Freak Out !!! Do what ya gotta do !!!!

Elina is right..... New Tools !!!

In my case, it was a bigger hammer !!!

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

      " To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "

   VSG Maintenance Group Forum
   http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

CAFE FRISCO at LapSF.com

Dr. Paul Cirangle

Shagdoll
on 9/7/12 8:55 am

VSG on 08/18/11

You can see 160 or less??? Whoo Hoo Happy!!! I can see that for you too!!! I'm so so sooo happy for you and all your success. You deserve it all!!!! I cannot wait to see your GOAL post. Whoop, Whoop!!!!

Jenn

WWBD?

moparmemaw
on 9/7/12 3:19 pm - IA

VSG on 02/23/10

I remember deciding to try on some size 16s to just see how close I was to being able to wear them. How shocked I was when they fit! I actually cried in the store I was so overwhelmed by it all.

Now, I fluctuate between 8s and 10s, dependent upon how they are made. I can't stand it when I need to buy a 10! LOL

I have found that maintenance is harder than losing. I swear, the minute I hit goal, my feeble brain went right to ""Well you're done now so you don't have to do this anymore". WRONG!! It was very hard to make myself continue to do what's right. I still struggle at times and when I see the scale go up 5 lb, I panic.

I'm going to guess that you will continue to lose well below your goal - if you continue to do what you have been doing. I set my goal at 159 and got to 141 just by not changing anything once I hit 159.

Wanda
Some people might not support my WLS decision.
Those people remind me of slinkys. Not good for much but it would would bring a smile to my face if someone pushed them down the stairs.



Ticker includes Pre-op weight loss 24 lb.

debk21
on 9/7/12 4:49 pm - Mansfield, TX

VSG on 11/22/10

I am so tickled for you...I think you should do the "Happy" Dance in the dressing room with your new snug britches on...

. Just like everyone else said, it's ok to freak, we all do it, you've got this with your new tools. It IS different this time and ANYTHING is possible. Keep smiling Happy! Can't wait so see your GOAL post...

Deb

Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145

You must permanently change your lifestyle if you want your weight loss to be permanent. You can do it!

VSG Maintenance Group

I'm freaking out and hanging in...

advertisement

Our Mission

Follow us

Links

Select Photos

VSG Maintenance Group

I'm freaking out and hanging in...

advertisement