I'm so excited!! I got on the scale this morning and found that I was under 250, which is a miracle for me. I haven't seen this weight since birth. I've spent most of my life around the 280-300 range. I went through a period where I was on liquids only and my body wouldn't let go of the weight, so I had to up the calories and protien to find that I started going down again (tip I got from this great forum). This truly stokes the "I can do it" attitude.

That's great, Sally. Keep it up!

Congrats to you!! It is so encouraging to hit a major milestone like that!!

Don't you feel just Great !

Yes, I feel so good. This has been the hardest struggle for me. I'm one of those people who would hit at least one drive-thru restaurant for a snack and then get another full meal at the next one. Sadly, I could eat the first meal while waiting in line for the next one. Eating at home has made such a difference. I've been learning how to create tasty meals for my family, and they like them. I didn't realize how tired my kids were from eating out all the time and eating in the car.

That's incredible! Good or you! I can't wait to be under 250. I, like you, have been in the 280-300(306 was my highest... Eek!!!) for a looong time. I'm at 263 now. 43 lbs lost since I started my pre-op diet.... 23.5 lbs lost since surgery- 2 months ago. Down from a size 26 in pants to a 20! I'm feeling great! Still have a ways to go, but I wouldn't be here on my own... Don't I know! I've tried diet after diet and could never stick to it. The band works! You just have to work with it. Good for you!

Well done - you must be so proud!

Congratulations to both of you hard losing ladies! The 1st steps are the hardest! Karen