Hi!

I just had to share this with you all,, especially anyone else out there that may be starting this journey on the very high end. Please see me stats below.. I started my WLS journey at a very high weight. Reality is most individuals on this forum are just starting their journey at my current weight or less! If you are on the high end of the scale, do not be discouraged!!!

I had a personal goal of wanting to lose 100 lbs by my 9 month start date (Pats) -- and Sunday was weigh in… I DID IT!!!!

103 lbs lost in 9 months.

Gosh what a great feeling, I cannot put into words how much this meant to me.

It was hard, anyone who thinks having the surgery just makes the weight fall right off of you is a fool…it takes much effort and it takes incredible determination.

It all is so extremely rewarding!!!

I know I still have such a long way to go, but for today.... I am very Happy!

Next goal: “Onederland” --- Oh it feels good to just type the word! LOL!!!

To Be Thin ... congrats! What a great achievement, and I bet it does feel wonderful too! Keep up the good work and determination as you are doing an amazing job!! =]

That is fantastic. How did you do it? What type of exercise are you doing? I am just stuck at 6 months at a 45lb loss..I started at 240 and I am currently at 179. The doc at my 6 months check up was a bit disappointing..

Encouraging, I started preop at 370lbs. So far w/ surgery on Aug 23, I am down 54lbs. I hope I get to 100lbs by 9 months.

That is fantastic. How did you do it? What type of exercise are you doing? I am just stuck at 6 months at a 45lb loss..I started at 240 and I am currently at 179. The doc at my 6 months check up was a bit disappointing..

Hi!

I count my calories, carbs & of course protein! I try keeping the calories between 800-1000, carbs under 45 and my protien needs to be around the 70 g mark.. but again, I am a larger than normal person...

I walk, outside if possible if not I am on treadmill... I do 3 miles approx 5 days a week.

I really had a tough time in July & August.....looking back now, I really feel I was not pushing the Water as much. It also was a very socially active copule of months and enjoyed a few cocktails which impacted my weight loss. I am back on track now and so badly want to hit "onederland" by Christmas! I cant think of a better Christmas present!!

Wow!!! You're doing sooo fantastic!!! You will definitely be in ONEderland very very soon! *hugs*

Thank you so very much for the feedback. I am just stuck right behind you.. You totally give me inspiration to keep moving forward.

Encouraging, I started preop at 370lbs. So far w/ surgery on Aug 23, I am down 54lbs. I hope I get to 100lbs by 9 months.

Wow, you are doing awesome!!! You will be hitting the 100 loss mark in no time!

You look great, 103 pounds in 9 months is amazing. I'm sure you will be at goal in no time.

Congratulations on making your goal!

That's awesome! What an amazing accomplishment!

Tobethin- congratulations!!! That is awesome! My phone will not display your stats. What weight did you start at?

Tobethin- congratulations!!! That is awesome! My phone will not display your stats. What weight did you start at?

Started January 3rd at 334 lbs...

Well you're doing awesome!