dar1983

I can relate!!! And congrats on your near-goal-achievement!

I just returned from a Zumba class at the gym...nothing like it! Live classes really are best..you can really feed off the energy. It is amazing how hard a workout you get! I combine it with strength training for total fitness. I, too, am addicted to Zumba!

FABULOUS!

I am six months out, and a disaster as far as diet goes. I rarely get enough Protein, and I am working hard on my Water intake. As for the carbs, I try to keep them under 40grams per day. How many calories do I get? Some days, under 500, some days, more. If I were more attentive, I would have lost more than 71lbs so far. I have re-dedicated myself to working the sleeve. Good luck!

I drink Crystal Light Lemon/Iced Tea...LOTS of it. I also drink iced water, but like many of you have already said, its tough to drink in the cold weather. I have been slacking big-time on the liquid intake. That is my resolution:drink LOTS more!

I am 5'4", and shooting for 140lbs. Pre-surgery: 284; surgery weight (7/3/12) 273...current weight: 215. When I had my consultation with the doctor, and set an initial goal of 130-135lbs, I laughed out loud! We sort of settled on 140. At 215, I am wearing a size 16 (wore a size 14 skirt today!)...I have no idea what size I might wear down the road. Like some of you, I have been fat for a long time, and even have no concept of sizes below a 14. If I had to name a 'dream size', I would say an 8. Why? It's a single digit, and I don't remember ever wearing a single digit size. Someone mentioned loving losing inches...I concur!

Sigh...I am going to need some MAJOR work at the end of this journey. My breasts are history. At my heaviest, I was a 46DDD. 70 pounds lighter, I am approximately a 40DD. They are ok in a bra...barely ok. I am amazed at the transformation.

...you just have to be "THINNER"...HEALTHIER. I have to say, I have no body issues when it comes to losing weight, I am ready for the final product! I love clothes, and looking put-together...and thinner. Don't agonize, just enjoy the ride.

Fabulous!

My hairline is starting to resemble that of a a 55 year old man. Sigh... But the up side is that they make really nice looking wigs these days!

I gave away THOUSANDS of $$$ in clothing. I started going to Old Navy and other discounted stores for 'interim' clothing. I hate ill-fitting clothes, so I go out and replace as necessary...on sale! Also, try Macy's, they have fabulous sales.

I know what you mean about additional surgery, I will be 53 in Feb. At least I will be able to buy pretty padded bras from VICTORIA SECRETS!

I have 14lbs to reach 'Onderland'. There's a chance I won't be around to enjoy it, as I am sure I will pass out when that needle reads 199 or less!!!

You can do this!

Surgery was a breeze...never even filled my pain prescription. What made me want to jump off a bridge was about the first time I tried to eat some soft, scrambled eggs. MISTAKE> I was doubled over in pain for about an hour. I was so damn miserable. I never want to experience that kind of pain again.

My daughter had surgery a month before I did, and she has lost 100lbs, and hasn't had an appreciable change in clothing size. I have lost 71lbs, and gone from a 22/24 to a 16. She has lost more weight, and I have lost more inches. Bodies are all so different.

*Having NO slacks left to wear to work (all too big!) *Crossing my legs. Comfortably..without going numb *Fitting into an XL sports tank (formerly wore a 22/24 top) *I made so many new holes in my belts, I had to get rid of them altogether! There are more NSVs, and I cherish each one.

STOP THINKING, AND JUST DO IT! Sorry, not my place to say that, but if you are overweight/obese, be goos to yourself, and get the surgery. It is life-changing. You owe it to yourself to get healthy. (stepping down off my soapbox...)

70lbs ago, I was a 44DDD. I am currently a 40DDD and even bought a 38DD/D. UNREAL. My breasts now look like two deflated balloons...the oblong kind you use to make balloon animals. At one time, I actually thought about getting a breast REDUCTION. Now, I know I will need a boob job. Oh, the irony of it all...