It was May 27 th of this year when I decided "enough is enough". I weighed in that day at 475 pounds and vowed I was done doing this to myself and my family.

Forward 10 weeks to this morning when my scale told me in that computerized voice (yes, it talks) -"399.8 pounds". There was something about hearing the number start with "3" instead of "4" that almost made me cry. Then I remembered I was a 42 year old man and not a 14 year old girl!

When my weight is on the way down, it fluctuates 2-3 pounds a day, so I may see a "4" tomorrow, but just seeing that "3" made the surgery and everything that's gone with it seem ok.

Everyone on here has been so helpful and I hope to pay-it-forward. Thanks to everyone.

Congrats on the "3" number!! even a 42 yo man can celebrate!!!

That's amazing ! congrats

Awesome victory! You have done an amazing job. Congrats!!

I felt the same way when I went from a 3xx number to a 2xx number. It is a bit overwhelming. Congrats on the great progress.

As for being a 42 year old man, rather than a 14 year old girl..........don't worry about that at all. You are making good progress, and you have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments. Every few weeks as I see a lower tens digit in my weight 289, 279, etc........I take a picture of the scale and send it to a good friend of mine. We revel in my glory for a few seconds, then on with the day. I'm 46, not 16. And I don't care how old I am.....I share it.

We are celebrating with you! U deserve it! It's hard work but it's so worth it

So happy for you!!

Congratulations!!

w00t!

Keep up the good work. You're worth it !

Awesome job! Congratulations and keep up the good work!!!

Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your great results! i needed to hear this today. I'm 11 days post-op, and today - out of nowhere, came feelings of frustration, doubt and second guessing - why did I get this band? Is it going to work? But your words have given me hope. Thanks again.

Woohoo! :wub:

I felt the same way when I went from a 3xx number to a 2xx number. It is a bit overwhelming. Congrats on the great progress.

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That's awesome. Thanks.

Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your great results! i needed to hear this today. I'm 11 days post-op' date=' and today - out of nowhere, came feelings of frustration, doubt and second guessing - why did I get this band? Is it going to work? But your words have given me hope. Thanks again.[/quote']

I felt exactly that way at about your point. I always remind myself I didn't get this way overnight, and I can't undo it overnight either.

Keep at it.

I felt exactly that way at about your point. I always remind myself I didn't get this way overnight' date=' and I can't undo it overnight either.

Keep at it.[/quote']

And CRY for heavens sake. It's good for you and your health!! Crying releases so many chemicals conducive to healing. Plus, it means you're human! You're on your way to a great life. It's a tough enough journey with lots of obstacles, idiots and inconsiderate people who will never understand. Learn from them. Be grateful for those idiots because they teach you how you never want to be. Have a good cry, Celebrate your victory, then get back out there and kick some more lbs in the butt. Very proud of you!! -Dave