Good day!

I?m posting this in the ?success? forum because that?s exactly what I intend to do. BE A SUCCESS!

There are many stops along the way of success and for me; my biggest successful dream is to finally be back in onederland. Yes, even more than hitting my target weight. I have not seen a one in front of my weight since June of 1992. *WOW* ?that is such a long time ago!

I?m just going to give a brief history here. I used to be thin all through my high-school days, and I maintained my weight in an unhealthy manner of almost near starvation and incredible lengthy workouts.

I got married right at 21 years old and the weight piled on as I laxed a lot on my physical upkeep.

One day at the Dr.?s office I was informed that my blood pressure has been too high too many times, and was officially diagnosed with hypertension. I was given many medications and was required to see my PCP monthly until it was controlled. She also forced me on the scale, because I was always able to talk myself out of it before.

I weight? 315 LBS!!! OMG!!! Here?s the kicker. I?d been on a diet for about a month and lost a whole clothing size, which were size 28W bottoms and 3X tops. I was in 26W and still 3X tops at the time of my first official weigh-in. So I usually guesstimate my top weight at about 330 Lbs.

Well the whole hypertension thing scared me enough to trek on to diet harder. I ended up getting less than 300 Lbs to about 290. However I kept bouncing up and down from that ten pounds. It had been a year doing this when I finally decided I needed more help as I still had quite a bit to lose.

Long story short, I had WLS ? specifically the Lap-Band and was able to get myself down to 227.

I was so close to onederland, I could see it from the distance! I could smell it, it was so near!

Then problems arised and here I am today. Back up to the 280?s. I?m back to around the same weight I was at surgery. No worries though, I?m going to get a second chance and I absolutely will make this work!

So? ONEDERLAND HERE I COME!!

Anyone want to go along for the ride??? :confused1:

Oh ... me, me, me! I want to jump on the band wagon! Let's go!

The last time I saw a 1 in the front digit was 1979. I am 7 lbs away from Twoderville. Then, Onderland goal will be the next major milestone after 250. I didn't get this way overnight, so it will take a while to get back to a normal size and weight. But for the first time I have the belief that I WILL get there.

GG

Congratulations Sleeve for Me!! What an achievement.

Move over girls, I"m getting on board too!

Cheers

Fit

Edited October 3, 201015 yr by FitatFifty

Wow What enthusiasm !

Just one question for the newbie, What the heck is onederland???? Is it when you have you have lost 100 pounds or when your weight is one hundred and something??

I'm on my way too. I'd just like to know where I going.

Wow What enthusiasm !

Just one question for the newbie, What the heck is onederland???? Is it when you have you have lost 100 pounds or when your weight is one hundred and something??

I'm on my way too. I'd just like to know where I going.

Onederland is when you have a 1 in front of your weight, instead of a 2 or 3... etc.

I have 56 Lbs to go!!!!

Hey all,

crank that engine up and lets have a drum roll please .....

I am in onderland... 199 today, my offical weigh !!!!

I am soooooo happy because it has been over 13 years since I was this 'light'! Even my hubby said, 'you can really see how much weight you have lost now!'!!!

6 pounds away from Onderland let me on the Train !!!!

Hey all,

crank that engine up and lets have a drum roll please .....

I am in onderland... 199 today , my offical weigh !!!!

I am soooooo happy because it has been over 13 years since I was this 'light'! Even my hubby said, 'you can really see how much weight you have lost now!'!!!

coops I'm so happy for you girlie!!! Whoohoooo!!!

6 pounds away from Onderland let me on the Train !!!!

Welcome to the trip! You are VERY close!!! Keep going!

Honestly, the sleeve is a MUCH better procedure than the band, because there is FAR less chance of re-dilatation (stretching), and because the removal of the extra stomach tissue reduces your hunger dramatically.

I've dropped over 70 pounds in five months with almost no real work. I could keep this up for the rest of my life -- and I intend to!

You'll do great! Not only will you get to your goal, you'll be amazed at just how EASY it is (compared to the other methods of losing weight).

GOT MY TICKET AND STRAPPED IN!!! :flame:

I haven't seen the hundreds since high school...a long freaking time ago! I was 209 at the doctor's office yesterday so my 1st goal is in my sights. Congrats to everyone who's made it so far - to this goal or whatever 1st goal you set for yourself. :cheer2:

hey everyone!! I'm there woot woot! I forgot to update that from about a week ago but I'm here now! I'm at 196 as of yesterday! 71lbs to go til I'm at goal!

hey everyone!! I'm there woot woot! I forgot to update that from about a week ago but I'm here now! I'm at 196 as of yesterday! 71lbs to go til I'm at goal!

Whooootttt!!! You go girl!!! Great job!

I have purchased a ticket on the Onederland Express! Though I have awhile before my exit. My first goal is twonderland. Lol. Will hopefully be there in a few weeks. Then next stop Onederland! Woot woot!

I'm officially more than half-way there!!! Whooohoooo!!!!

48 Lbs to go!!!!

Wow, to be honest I never imagined I'd be saying this so soon. I LOOOOOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm on the train to Onederland too. My husband looked at me crazy when I first told him, but he laughs now when I say it. I'm getting closer! 23 more pounds. I go today for my 2 month checkup. I'm happy with my progress. I hope he is too.