I just about cried...

[bugwitch 37]

I had my VSG surgery on 21 March with Dr. Alberto Aceves. Though it's been tough it has definitely been a journey worth taking. I know it's only been a month and a half, but I just had a moment of success this morning that I just had to share. Well, actually, I had two!

I've lost and gained weight many times over the years; as have most of us here on the forums I imagine. But, it has been almost 8 years since I have been able to break the 250 barrier. It's been one of those things that I just couldn't get passed. I think I weighed around 250 in high school and, frankly, most of my life. In 2003/4 I did the Atkins diet and had some great success. But after I had to have my gall bladder taken out, it was really difficult to keep it up. All that Protein just didn't sit well. I slowly crept back up over the next six months, but was able to keep it around 250 without going too much higher. But by the end of 2006, I was over 300. I reached my highest weight of almost 320lbs. After a moment of realization I affirmed I would lose that weight. Fighting over the next couple of years I was able to get to 252. I was stuck there. It just wouldn't go down! Until today.

This morning I decided to hop on the scale and I saw a number I never thought I'd see...249.4. I couldn't believe it! OMG!!! I broke the 250 barrier!!! So I had to do it again. But this time, the number was different. So I got on it again to check...same number as the second time. Wait...try again...same number as the previous two goes. So, as of today, I now weigh 248.8lbs!!!!!! HUGE smile on my face.

Next little moment came about 15 minutes later while getting dressed. I've been wearing my same clothes because I just don't want to be buying up clothes...I'm cheap. But, I still have some of my clothes from when I was thinner and then a few which I purchased as motivation to lose a little more. Well, those motivation pants were still too small, but the older thin jeans fit just perfect!

I started to cry.

IMMD

Just had to share.

[Rootman 1,101]

Congrats bug! Good work and keep it up, look forward to your sub 200 post!

[Free2B 8]

Whoa - congratulations! Just think: less than two months ago you were thinking you might not even have the surgery and now look at you! Here's to never seeing the hated 250 again. Hope your Huge Smile lasts all day!

[KellyL 173]

That's awesome!!! So happy for you!

Kelly

[Rainydayz 27]

Way to go! Gotta love those skinny jeans that fit again!

[wishes 125]

Aw.... congrats! That is so awesome. I am so happy for you.

[kgremmy 36]

What a beautiful story.....So happy for you!

[Hawaii50 4]

AWESOME!!! Keep it up!!

[LESLIEH 68]

Thats awesome, keep up the good work!!!!!

[MsPuse 0]

Geat Work! Congratulations!

[juliarh 35]

so awesome!! so happy for you!

[bugwitch 37]

Thanks everyone!!!

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Way to go! That's AWESOME!

[DogGroomer 0]

What a great feeling that must be. Congrats and happy losing

[sunnyd 32]

Congrats on your success!!!