I told myself I'd only post once about me me me and that it was going to be when I hit the 100 pound mark. So...here it is! I haven't suffered too much along the way and am very happy with my progress. The only funny thing is that I'm not that aware of how different I look. People say it all the time, but I still feel like myself. I guess I get less tired going up a hill or something, but it's not as earth shattering a difference as I might have expected. Now I'm struggling with wardrobe and what I want my goal weight to be, and have visions of a tummy tuck and maybe a boob lift down the road.

Anyway, a one time yay for me!

Congratulations! What a great accompolishment!

That's awesome! Congratulations. I'm getting close too! Can't wait to post when I do.

Surgery date: 1/25/10

Thanks for all the good wishes! Right back at cha, of course.

OK to answer some questions...

I've had two fills. I don't count calories or journal but I've pretty much built this diet on grilled salmon with dill sauce and tomato Soup, because these are the two things that make me VERY happy, yet are kind to the scale.

I also exercise like a madwoman, with three weight training sessions (no trainer, but I've had them in the past) and four or five really intense spinning classes a week. Plus I live in NYC so I probably walk more than many, just to get from place to place.

I rarely cheat, and when I do it consists of drinking alcohol, eating a few french fries off my kids' plates, a skim latte or a whole wheat oatmeal raisin cookie. Nothing I've felt too bad about.

Best of luck to everyone. Lots of people struggle with finding that good restriction level and I was lucky enough to hit it early in the game. I think that's why this has moved along more quickly than for some.

Congratulations LapNYC!!!!!!!!! As far as you not seeing it I have to tell you a story! lol My psych teacher last semester told me that he had gastric bypass and lost 200 pounds! He always had to smash against this filing cabinet at his office when someone needed to pass him. Now that he's lost all this weight, he doesn't have to do it, but still does. He says that his mind hasnt caught up to the fact that he has lost all the weight. It will come in time, but I'm sure you look awesome!!!! I'm very proud of you! :smile2: Take care! Leeanne