I had my 3 months check up yesterday and also weighed in at home today at 173.75lbs, so now officially am just over half way to my goal of 140lbs, having lost 34.75lbs since beginning of pre op diet and 50.25 since November 2009 when I started Weight Watchers before making the decision about surgery.

Also my BMI is now 29.7 - I have never been happier to be officially fat instead of Severely Obese!! I remember the time I saw my Dr write OBESE on my medical records and I was mortified..... and then I went on to gain more weight.....

So, bring it on........ I'm aiming for 140lbs, although when I get to 147lbs my husband will quit smoking, and if stay below it he'll stay non smoking, hence the 140lbs goal combined with input from my Dr about how much he thinks I can loose.

Happy? Oh hell yes!!! :D

And I'd like to add a huge thank you to all you fellow sleevers out there for the support you've given - its so good to be able to research, and chat things thru both pre and post surgery.

Sparkly you ROCK! Let me be the first to say, wahooooo! It really did something to my spirit when I went from fat to obese, like it took away my hope. There was still hope in me when I was fat, hope that I could turn things around. The O word hurts and I am thrilled for you that you have put it behind you! You are faithfully using your tool, congratulations to you!!!!

Woo hoo! Congratulations! Can't wait to say that. Just got sleeved on 9/2/2010. I know you are so happy about your success. I'm still having some rough times occassionally, but I know I will make it.

WooHoooo!!!! U go girl !!!!:thumbup:

I had my 3 months check up yesterday and also weighed in at home today at 173.75lbs, so now officially am just over half way to my goal of 140lbs, having lost 34.75lbs since beginning of pre op diet and 50.25 since November 2009 when I started Weight Watchers before making the decision about surgery.

Also my BMI is now 29.7 - I have never been happier to be officially fat instead of Severely Obese!! I remember the time I saw my Dr write OBESE on my medical records and I was mortified..... and then I went on to gain more weight.....

So, bring it on........ I'm aiming for 140lbs, although when I get to 147lbs my husband will quit smoking, and if stay below it he'll stay non smoking, hence the 140lbs goal combined with input from my Dr about how much he thinks I can loose.

Happy? Oh hell yes!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

And I'd like to add a huge thank you to all you fellow sleevers out there for the support you've given - its so good to be able to research, and chat things thru both pre and post surgery.

That's great keep up the good work.

Thanks everyone.... can't wait for the next few months.... a whole new life ahead of me now, never looking back!

Way to go!

I had my 3 months check up yesterday and also weighed in at home today at 173.75lbs, so now officially am just over half way to my goal of 140lbs, having lost 34.75lbs since beginning of pre op diet and 50.25 since November 2009 when I started Weight Watchers before making the decision about surgery.

Also my BMI is now 29.7 - I have never been happier to be officially fat instead of Severely Obese!! I remember the time I saw my Dr write OBESE on my medical records and I was mortified..... and then I went on to gain more weight.....

So, bring it on........ I'm aiming for 140lbs, although when I get to 147lbs my husband will quit smoking, and if stay below it he'll stay non smoking, hence the 140lbs goal combined with input from my Dr about how much he thinks I can loose.

Happy? Oh hell yes!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

And I'd like to add a huge thank you to all you fellow sleevers out there for the support you've given - its so good to be able to research, and chat things thru both pre and post surgery.

Congratulations! You're looking and doing great!

I can't weight to also leave the "obese" category for good. I've got a ways to go, however -- but I had more to lose, and I know I'll get there.

Great work!

Awsome job!!! And congrats on working in that deal with your husband now you will both be healthier!!

That is wonderful. You have had such a good outlook being a low BMIer. You had realistic expectations which I think has really helped you. Bravo!

I can't wait to join you

Awsome job!!! And congrats on working in that deal with your husband now you will both be healthier!!

Thanks - I really can't wait for our home to be a non smoking zone - even tho he doesn't smoke in the house, we have ash trays in the garden..... so it'll be a huge ceremony to get rid of them all!!

I can't wait to join you

You'll be there before you know it...... good luck.

That is wonderful. You have had such a good outlook being a low BMIer. You had realistic expectations which I think has really helped you. Bravo!

Thanks Maddie

Congratulations!! You're doing GREAT!