Hit my first major goal and have a grateful heart.

[citygal 0]

Officially have lost 51 pounds since my revision surgery and am now at 250 which is the first major goal I set for myself. Today I am wearing a dress in a size 18 and in 2007 I was wearing a 26. I've now offiically lost the 100 pounds I gained during my marriage and divorce....it's freakin' fantastic to officially have let that weight GO GO GO!!

I am grateful today for how much better I feel. My decision to do a band to sleeve revision in April has changed my life in so many ways already. My body and my spirit are lighter.

In late Feb of this year I was sitting at my desk (where I am now) at my office at 7 :30 at night sobbing my heart out. I was over 300 pounds again and everything was getting physically harder to do. I felt terrible and looked tired and washed out. I knew I was on the path to gaining back up to 350 and beyond.

Today I'm walking with so much for ease...and it's just easier to move about my day. I've officially retired the seat belt extender I carried in my bag for years. Saturday night I went to a concert and was so relieved to eaisly fit in my seat and not sprawl over into the seat next to me.

I'm grateful for all of you who write about your journey's and your challenges since it helps me learn and keeps me motivated. My next major goal is 225...which is what I weighed in highschool.....

I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day and thanks for letting me be part of this great community.

[Tiffykins 673]

Grace, I'm so proud of you. There's many reasons, but the biggest one is that you Celebrate each victory with gratitude and knowing that for every ounce of blood, sweat and tear, it was all worth. Many could learn from diligence, heart/soul, and downright grit in achieving what many said was not possible.

Keep rockin' on, and know that I'm standing up, cheering you on the entire way ! ! !

[breezy 8]

Congratulations Grace!!! I'm glad to hear that you are feeling great and knocking down goals! You go, girl!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

YOU GO CITYGIRL!!! Whoo Hoo!

[SouthernSleever 234]

You post brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait to be where you are. You should be so proud of all you have done!

[eriadne 6]

That is wonderful!!! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your goal with us, it's so inspiring!!! :thumbup1:

[Papillon 7]

Thank you so much for posting about your experience! You are an inspiration to me!! It must feel fabulous to be down 100lbs total.

[texaschick 0]

What an inspiration for the rest of us. You post was very poingant and timely for me

[Maddie 9]

Isn't wonderful that we as humans have the ability to share in the joy of others. I can feel your joy and thank you for sharing it with me and everyone else. You are a real trouper. WTG!

[Swiftflow 6]

Thank you for sharing your story with us! congrats on all of your success!

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

You're doing so well! Keep on enjoying, it just gets better 'n better!

[wannabethin 0]

Congratulations! You are doing great!!!!!

Renee

[bearwitme 1]

Congratulation Grace!!!! In the next few months I will be in the losers roll also...Go on wit your bad self!!!!