I did it! I hit goal over the weekend. In fact, I'm a little under it.

I just kept staring at the scale. It hasn't moved much at all the past 3 or 4 weeks, so I was in shock. I didn't break down in tears, I didn't do a happy dance ... I just kept getting off & getting back on.

I finally realized that I was standing in the bathroom totally naked getting on an off the scale so I decided to come out. I just looked at my husband and said, "I did it. I'm under 135 pounds. I haven't weighed this since I was 17". He did his best to congratulate me, but he really didn't get it - HOW COULD HE? I still don't get it.

But, I MADE IT! I hit the goal that my nutritionist and pyschologist said I would not be able to achieve. I knew I could and my surgeon had faith in me as well.

Now that I'm here, I'm still considering going a little further. Somewhere between 125 and 130. Not exactly sure yet, but it feels like I can lose a little more. I'm still in a healthy BMI range if I go down, so here I go. Keep me accountable! OK?

Congratulations mimi-me!!!!!! I feel so happy for you, and it gives me faith again, as yesterday I didn't have such a good day, and thinking what if this is all I lose?(I'm a bit more than half way to goal 2 months out) These real life success stories give me strength to carry on. Enjoy your new self!!!!

Wow. Just, wow! I've watched your entire journey, quietly from the sidelines. You've done a tremendous job. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

Definitely keep going if you want! You can do it, all it will take is time.

Huge, HUGE congrats!

~Cheri

Congratos Mini!! You are one of my many heroes on this board and you are one that I always knew would hit goal!! One of your later posts was grumbling about the last few pounds - I am SO there!! But, like you, I know I'll get there - our bodies just need to decide when at the very end there and it's ALL GOOD!!! I am so excited for all of us! What a long, strange trip it's been, eh?? Hugs to you!!

C

YAY YAY YAY I'm sooooooooooooooooo proud of you, and your determination ! ! !

Congrats! ! !

Hooray, Mini!! Now - where are the pictures?!! We need pic-chaws!!!! =)

Hooray, Mini!! Now - where are the pictures?!! We need pic-chaws!!!! =)

I have 2 on my "gallery". I think everyone can see them.

To everyone else ... Thank you! Your encouragement helped me to keep my eyes forward and get where I am today.

On another note - we had a health screening today at work. Something I always hated going to in the past. My numbers were awesome. The nurse walking me through the results said I was the healthiest person she's seen in the past 2 days. Me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

• Chol - 141
  
• HDL - 66
  
• TC/HDL ratio - 2.1
  
• LDL - 61
  
• Trig - 72
  
• Blood Glucose - 70
  
• BP - 117/77
  

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Wow!!! hurray and a million congratulations -- you are an inspiration to all of us still on the journey!!

Wow!!! hurray and a million congratulations -- you are an inspiration to all of us still on the journey!!

The good news is that I am still on the journey right along with you.

No matter what month or year I am in, I will always be a WLS Patient.

This is my lifelong journey

... But the difference is this time I WILL DO IT!!!! I will be thin and healthy and not gain the weight back. What a concept. And, so "freeing" after being a slave to the scale and my tight pants for so many years.

You're right -- this is a life long journey -- couldn't have said it better -- and I'm really glad you're on the journey with us

Congratulations! Being at goal must be a WONDERFUL feeling! Glad you are enjoying your new smaller, healthier version of you!!

What a lovely post to read.... congratulations!!! I'm SO pleased for you...can't wait until I am posting the same one.

I think if you feel you can shift a bit more and would be happy a little slimmer then go for it.. I have an idea of how I want to look (bodywise) when I reach my goal.... the numerical one is another one.... I may or may not still have the lumps and bumps at that weight, its been so long since I've been 140 that I don't know how I'll look.

Well done hun..... fantastic job!

I'm so happy for you mini! I knew you could do it!!! You are a great inspiration to me ...hugs!!!!

Mini, can you share how much weight you lost per month? 1st month, 2nd month, and so on?

Wow that's great!

CONGRATS! Just look at those words on your ticker that say BELOW GOAL WEIGHT. How awesome is that? You must feel incredible!!!!!