JulsJourney

My two year anniversary is next week, and I am ten pounds below my goal. I started out at 244, and a size 20. I am now 131 and a size 4! I hit my actual goal of 100 pounds 18 months post surgery. Since then, with exercise, I have tightened from a size 8 to a 4, and lost another 10 pounds. I think I would like to stay at this size and weight forever. My best advice to those struggling is do not forget to get the help of your doctor. I have had my bank tightened an loosened a few times after the initial few fills. I also believe that it was only through exercise that I avoided the dreaded hanging skin. I am 51, so that was a big consideration. Skin is no longer quite as elastic, and working on tightening muscles, I believe helps skin tighten also. I started working with a trainer once a week about a year into the process. I no longer use a trainer, but I go to the gym three times a week, pretty regularly. One of the best moments occurred a month ago...I was taking a small plane with some friends to a tropical island. The plane was small enough that everyone had to give their weight. Some of the other women were whispering to the agent at the counter...I just yelled over to my husband...put me down for 131...the first time in my entire life I yelled out my weight. I felt the weight of the world off my shoulders!

I saw this post and I just had to reply because I hit my goal and I am living my bucket list!
1. Fly in an airplane in comfort...done!
2. Fly in a small plane where they need to know your weight before take off (and I told the truth!)...done!
3. Walk through town eating a ice cream cone (a small one) and not feel like people are staring at the fat lady...done!
4. Buy a single digit item of clothing...done!!!!!!!!
5. Buy boots in a department store...done!!!
I started at 244 and I am now fluctuating between 129 and 131...I had a life long problem with obesity, and this is my first time living as a thinner person...I am on a drug known for weight gain, so I am watching daily...I am determined to never weigh over 135 again!!!

I saw this post and I just had to reply because I hit my goal and I am living my bucket list!
1. Fly in an airplane in comfort...done!
2. Fly in a small plane where they need to know your weight before take off (and I told the truth!)...done!
3. Walk through town eating a ice cream cone (a small one) and not feel like people are staring at the fat lady...done!
4. Buy a single digit item of clothing...done!!!!!!!!
5. Buy boots in a department store...done!!!
I started at 244 and I am now fluctuating between 129 and 131...I had a life long problem with obesity, and this is my first time living as a thinner person...I am on a drug known for weight gain, so I am watching daily...I am determined to never weigh over 135 again!!!