Goal REACHED today!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I reached my surgeon's goal TODAY! 150 lbs - and a healthy BMI in less than five months!! I would like to lose another 3 - 5 lbs just to have that cushion, just so I won't freak out if I gain a couple of lbs on vacation. Just so I can eat a few bites of cake if I choose to and not feel that nagging guilt if the scale goes up a lb. I will use my doctor's number as my "rock". My real goal in my head was to wear a size 8, I've been doing that for about a month now...my other goal was to reach my doctor's goal by New Year's Eve! Wow, I am ahead of schedule. I told someone recently, it has been disgustingly easy, but I have made life changes, and I did that several months before surgery. I had to prove to myself that I could make changes, this is not a diet. I hope it always stays this simple. I'd do it again in a heartbeat and I'd recommend sleeve surgery to anyone who was ready to stop the sanity of yo yo dieting. I love this forum, and all the information and knowledge I gained during the six months before I took the leap! I was self pay, but I didn't rush in, I did a lot of research and asked a lot of questions. (Thank you Tiffikins!) Having 85% of your stomach removed is not something to be taken lightly, but it is LIFE changing! I love my tiny tummy!

[MINI-Me 196]

That is so AWESOME. You should feel very proud of yourself. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

That is so AWESOME. You should feel very proud of yourself. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Mini!!! Are you still trying to lose, or are you maintaining? Are you finding it pretty easy to stay about where you're at??!! A few lbs below goal, that sounds wonderful!! Congratulations to YOU too!!

[M2G 1,836]

YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! I'm so happy for you. And really like your idea of a cushion, makes a lot of sense!

[SkinnyHereICome 7]

AMAZING. I am waiting for my surgery date. Do you mind if i ask how much you weighed prior and your height. I am 5'2 and 208, need to lose 8 more lbs before surgery. I am beyond excited to do this. I am more afraid of the surgery (the first couple of days) than anything else. Emotionally and physically I am so ready. What was day one like? I have never had any surgeries ever, other than childbirth.

[MINI-Me 196]

Thanks Mini!!! Are you still trying to lose, or are you maintaining? Are you finding it pretty easy to stay about where you're at??!! A few lbs below goal, that sounds wonderful!! Congratulations to YOU too!!

I'm not really comfortable with the idea of maintenance during the holidays. I'm going to see if I can hit 125 in the next 2 months. If not, that is ok. But if I can, GREAT! I may be too slim at that point - wish there was a way to just take it off my tummy area!

I think the idea of staying in "diet mode" will help me resist temptation during the holidays. Not that I won't allow some treats (just as I have done all along), but it will help keep me mindful of what I am eating and accountable to not go crazy during the holidays.

No matter where I end up January 1, I will start into maintenance. For me, that is the most "scary" part ... I've never mastered maintenance and I know I'm going to need some help figuring my way through this. Hopefully we can be a support for one another.

Again ... great job on making your goal. It's a terrific feeling - isn't it?

[Tiffykins 672]

WOOT WOOT ! ! ! I'm soooooooooooooooooo proud of you, and never doubted you would get to goal! ! !

mmmmmwwwhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (that's a big kiss on the cheek) So happy for you. . .

[coops 1,790]

HEY.... goal in five months... how good is that... congratulations, you have done a fantastic job!

Stories like this always cheer me up, especially when I am struggling along, as I am at the moment, so this was timed perfectly!!

Tell me... what is the best thing about being at goal... give me something to aim for and to dream about xx

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Great job reaching your goal

[susieq 49]

Congratulations! This gives me great hope!!

[tryinagain 1]

That is wonderful!!!! I am 3 wks out of surgery, and that gives me a lot of hope! Thank you!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I'm so happy for you thanks for sharing!!!!!!

[Becca 108]

Wow!

[Ella B 0]

You are my inspiration! It so nice to here that you can lose that much weight in so little time. Great job on that!

[NtvTxn 1,262]

AMAZING. I am waiting for my surgery date. Do you mind if i ask how much you weighed prior and your height. I am 5'2 and 208, need to lose 8 more lbs before surgery. I am beyond excited to do this. I am more afraid of the surgery (the first couple of days) than anything else. Emotionally and physically I am so ready. What was day one like? I have never had any surgeries ever, other than childbirth.

Hi Lauren!! I weighed 228 and I'm 5'6". I really had an 'easy' time, not much pain. I took pain meds for a week after I left the hospital, but only at night. I was basically pain free. It was uncomfortable to turn over at night and it hurt to cough!! I have a nice flat pillow that I kept under my tummy for about a month. (I slept on my side from day one) It made it possible. Like you, I was so ready, and in good health, I think that made the surgery easy for me. I followed the doctor's orders and it got easier and easier every day. I was up and walking down the hall within about four hours after I got back to my room. My biggest challenge was getting in enough fluids and finding a Protein something or other that I could tolerate before I could get it all in with food!! You'll love the sleeve!!! Good luck!!