Question:
I Hit Goal Today And I Want To Know....

How long did it take you to get to goal, how much did you lose and did you stop losing after you hit goal? It took me 13mo to hit Goal (that the Doctor gave me)the first 6mo I lost 103 and it took me the past 7mo to lose my last 30(133 total), I am 5'5, was 267 and now am 134. I am so happy and I actually dont care if I never lose another pound, I just wanted to hit goal :o) Congradulations to everyone for your weight loss and Thank you for all the support you have given me throughout my weight loss :o)    — Sandy M. (posted on November 1, 2003)

November 1, 2003
I have not hit my goal yet but wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!:) Your weight loss sounds just like mine and I am actually encouraged to hear that it took you so long to lose that last 30. I am creeping along with just 12 ore pounds to goal and I cannot see it taking less than 3 months to get there and your story makes me feel more confidennt that I will get there. Thanks! I started at 5'7" and 277. I have lost 118 with an ultimate goal of 130 lost.
   — Carol S.

November 1, 2003
Congratulations!! I went from 264-139 in 8 1/2 months. 139 was the goal that I had set for myself. ( I just wanted to be under 140). I kept losing and lost down to a constant 123. I have maintained here for 2 years. I actually lost lower than that very briefly, and I just settled here. I am loving it. Good luck! Shelley
   — Shelley.

November 1, 2003
I started at 266, lost 90 by 6 mos, 121 at one year and 146 at 13 mos putting me at 120. I have intentionally gained 10lbs and am shooting for 10 more. :) I had stomach surgery at one year out, forcing my loss below where I wanted to be, and very quickly losing 25lbs. It has taken a year to gain that 10 lbs....grrrr. Better than taking a year to lose 10 I suppose...still frustrating. My surgeons goal was 165 which I met at about 7 mos post. My personal goal was a size 10 which I hit just before a year out I think.
   — RebeccaP

November 1, 2003
I also hit goal at 13-14 months. And kept on going for a lil while. Then bounced back up, then bounced around for about 6 months before parking for good. There was maybe a 15 # swing there while my body was making up its mind what we were doing to weigh.
   — vitalady

November 1, 2003
Hi! I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! Whoo hoo! I'm so happy to hear your wonderful news. Your story is very inspirational too because I'm 5'6" and started at 274 and now am 211 at 6 weeks post op (had to loose 10% before, so that got me part of the way to where I am). I am working on my goal, but can't even imagine weighing 140ish! You look wonderful and show that it's possible. Good for you and thank you for inspring us! Hugs!
   — w8free

November 2, 2003
I lost 125 pounds and it took me about 11 months to hit goal.
   — Patty H.