SoonergirlLayla

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember when I finally made it to ONEDERLAND, I couldn't believe it myself!!!

Awesum!!
Go Celebrate and drank you a shake on the rocks!!
Nothing like seeing onederland!! Enjoy!!

I'm so excited, I had to share! I have finally made it to ONEDERLAND! I am so thrilled I just don't know what to do! This is the first time in my adult life that I can remember being under 200lbs!!!! I just don't even know what to do with myself

I'm so excited, I had to share! I have finally made it to ONEDERLAND! I am so thrilled I just don't know what to do! This is the first time in my adult life that I can remember being under 200lbs!!!! I just don't even know what to do with myself

I'm so excited, I had to share! I have finally made it to ONEDERLAND! I am so thrilled I just don't know what to do! This is the first time in my adult life that I can remember being under 200lbs!!!! I just don't even know what to do with myself

I'm so excited, I had to share! I have finally made it to ONEDERLAND! I am so thrilled I just don't know what to do! This is the first time in my adult life that I can remember being under 200lbs!!!! I just don't even know what to do with myself

My Husband & I were on a power walk/jog... it had just poured... 1/2 way through the path was flooded out about 15 feet long... he picked me up and carried me through the Water (i had brand new sneaks on & HE didnt want them to get ruined!!)
First time he has been able to carry me! i cried tears of joy... he laughed... HAHA

Realizing that you don't have 100(+) pounds to lose anymore! Talk about a huge weight lifted!
Also going to the store, (not a plus size store) and them not having any of your size, not because you are too big, but because you are officially "Average" so they sell out of those sizes quickly

When your husband picks you up and carries to the bed and throws you onto it, just because he can
Also, I'm really close to this one because so I am getting excited for it: when you FINALLY weigh less than your husband, because he has never struggled with his weight. 10lbs to go !!!

Realizing that you don't have 100(+) pounds to lose anymore! Talk about a huge weight lifted!
Also going to the store, (not a plus size store) and them not having any of your size, not because you are too big, but because you are officially "Average" so they sell out of those sizes quickly

When someone gives you a hug and they are able to wrap their arms around you!!

I have always been "the chunky girl." As a child I wasn't obese, but I was plump. My uncle nick named me "2 tons of fun" and I was called that for years, and internally, it shamed me. I gained progressively until high school, and then I started playing sports so I plateaued at around 215. In college I was always the "fat friend" and my weight settled around the 240's. On my wedding day 5 years ago I weight 260... In 2012, after my son's 2nd birthday party I saw the pictures of myself and was horrified. I went to the scale to find that I had made it all the way to 312 lbs. I knew that I had to do something, and from that point on I was determined to lose this weight! Today I am 202 (almost 4 months post op and 96lbs down)and I am anxiously awaiting ONEDERLAND because I honestly don't remember a time in my life since I was conscience of my weight that I weight under 200 lbs! Praying these next 3 lbs melt away so that I can feel what it's like to not weigh 200 plus pounds

When you stop being afraid to put your jeans in the dryer.

When you can comfortably sit in an airplane seat without needing a seat belt extender

You can answer, "Either is fine with me.", when asked, "Would you like a table or a booth?"

7 months out and I still haven't tried one. Can't think of one good reason to go there!

I have always been fat . . . born small but when I was a toddler I won "biggest tummy" at the 4th of July pageant. I have never been a normal weight since then. Right now I have about 15 lbs to go to hit a healthy BMI. I can't wait!

Women retain Water during their monthly cycle. You could try adding a natural diuretic during that week to reduce the Water retention.
I put a 1/4 of a lemon in my water bottle, skin and all. It's a natural diuretic and helps water taste a lil better :-)

Coming from a large family holidays and gatherings have always been associated with food. This past Easter we had a big picnic with all the great fixings. As I approached the tables it was difficult to look at all the food and not want to eat some of everything. For a brief moment I became resentful. I took a deep breath and reminded my self that even if I could stuff my face with all this great food it would only be a few minutes of pleasure. Compared to the misery I felt being obese, wearing xx t- shirts everyday, looking in the mirror and hating myself. It would not be worth it.
Having the surgery does have some challenges, but I truly believe as time goes by your addiction to food does calm down and when you look in the mirror and see the progress you have made then YOU WILL KNOW it was WORTH IT!!

It really does get better. Try to look at the positive that is going to come from this. The longer you work at the easier it is to use your tool effectively. You will see the lbs come off, and at some point you will feel so liberated to not feel controlled by food. For the first few weeks of soft foods I lived on refried Beans with a little shredded cheese and low sodium taco sauce, string cheese, and eggs (either scrambled or hard boiled). after 7 weeks, I could tolerate dark meat chicken shredded and very soft green beans. It was all easier after that. I will be 3 months out on Sunday and I have lost 54 lbs since surgery, and bought a size 15 jeans today that were not in the plus size section I was a 24/26 in jeans from lane Bryant before this... Just hang in there. Soon you will be thanking your lucky stars for your second chance at life!

It really does get better. Try to look at the positive that is going to come from this. The longer you work at the easier it is to use your tool effectively. You will see the lbs come off, and at some point you will feel so liberated to not feel controlled by food. For the first few weeks of soft foods I lived on refried Beans with a little shredded cheese and low sodium taco sauce, string cheese, and eggs (either scrambled or hard boiled). after 7 weeks, I could tolerate dark meat chicken shredded and very soft green beans. It was all easier after that. I will be 3 months out on Sunday and I have lost 54 lbs since surgery, and bought a size 15 jeans today that were not in the plus size section I was a 24/26 in jeans from lane Bryant before this... Just hang in there. Soon you will be thanking your lucky stars for your second chance at life!

It really does get better. Try to look at the positive that is going to come from this. The longer you work at the easier it is to use your tool effectively. You will see the lbs come off, and at some point you will feel so liberated to not feel controlled by food. For the first few weeks of soft foods I lived on refried Beans with a little shredded cheese and low sodium taco sauce, string cheese, and eggs (either scrambled or hard boiled). after 7 weeks, I could tolerate dark meat chicken shredded and very soft green beans. It was all easier after that. I will be 3 months out on Sunday and I have lost 54 lbs since surgery, and bought a size 15 jeans today that were not in the plus size section I was a 24/26 in jeans from lane Bryant before this... Just hang in there. Soon you will be thanking your lucky stars for your second chance at life!

Oh, ha ha! I had people telling me that PRE-OP. You're too skinny to have surgery (Really? I'm 5'6" topped out at around 260 and was 254 when I joined the Kaiser Bariatric Program). I started hearing "don't lose any more" around 180 lbs, but I just kept going till I got to MY goal of 135.
There's lots of possibilities. One, I think we do look gaunt in the face as the weight drops rapidly, esp. if your hair thins too, which mine did. Two, people are used to seeing you supersized, so approaching normal looks really thin to them. Three, some people just don't want you to get thinner than they are.
Whatever, do what's best for you and keep smiling.
Lynda

I have been really strict with my diet as well, and the first thing I thought was, Im going to eat chinese! That's why I started this I just knew I had to find some other wsy to Celebrate. I appreciate all of the suggestions! There are so many new things happening and learning about how to deal with them is so exciting, but just a little scary

It is so exciting! I am close to onederland and have decided to reward myself with a night out with the hubby when I make it. Movie and dancing! I can't wait!