Today, 11 months, 2 days post surgery, I am at my personal goal. I am so happy I am tearing up and shaking a little bit. Lol! This is a weight I thought I would never see again. I seriously thought that I would have to live the rest of my life 200+ lbs and tried my hardest to be comfortable, "happy", and social at that weight. I don't have to live my life that way...and neither do YOU!

Yea...I could probably lose more, but I am HAPPY right here, right now! I am still curvy (still have hips, a nice lil bootay, and DD boobies) and I don't want to lose any of that. I'll probably be one of those women who used to annoy me by saying "I need to lose 5-10lbs". I promise as a former plus sized woman to never say that in the presence of another plus sized woman.

To the people considering this surgery: DO IT! Absolutely do your research and continue to browse this and other sites, but make a decision. You can't get yesterday back, so don't sit on the fence too long.

To the Newbies: Be kind and patient with yourself. You can do this. You can get to your goal. Believe in you and your relationship with God. Stalls will happen, food mourning will happen, hair loss of some type will happen, but you will get through it all. Just keep breathing. And keep asking questions.

To the Sleeve Masters: I have been stalking your profiles and lurking on your posts for over a year now. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your contribution to the site. I think of this community as an additional wl tool that I need to get me through the day. I won't go into detail about some of the things you guys helped me get through, but I want you all to know that I appreciate it immensely!

Thanks everyone for listening to my whining, venting, rambling, sarcasm, and typos - there will definitely be more of that to come. Off I go to maintenance. Wish me luck!

What a beautiful post... You are so encouraging to those of us just starting out and an inspiration to those who may be struggling... Your pictures are beautiful. Congratulations.

Y'all are freakin awesome! You sure know how to make a girl ! I've tried to be an open book for you guys so that you all will not feel alone. I hope It's working!

Saw your profile pictures.

My reaction:

Congratulations!!!!!!

Haha! You made me blush Gman. Thanks for that.

That is awesome! I am so happy for u!!!!! I am an October sleever and it gives me hope that next year this time I will be there! How much have you loss total? You look great!

You will get there Chica! If you believe then you can achieve, just look at me! (I stole that from Tupac. LOL!) I've lost 77lbs thus far.

It's a "Goal Post" LMAO.

Congratulations. Were the last 20 REALLY slow? They are for me!

Standing O.

You look beautiful! Thanks do much for posting!

I'm in that shockingly frustrating "insurance wait". Posts like yours keep be focused!

It's a "Goal Post" LMAO.

Congratulations. Were the last 20 REALLY slow? They are for me!

Nice play on words there Catracks! Haha. The last 10 drove me insane! I was 160 waaaaay back at the end of May.

You look beautiful! Thanks do much for posting!

I'm in that shockingly frustrating "insurance wait". Posts like yours keep be focused!

You're most welcome. Just keep looking forward. Eventually will happen eventually. <- that sucks I know. LOL.

Congratulations! You look great. You have so much to be proud of

Enjoy your new smokin hot body!

Nice play on words there Catracks! Haha. The last 10 drove me insane! I was 160 waaaaay back at the end of May.

And your words are going to keep me from going insane. Thanks!

Thank you so' date=' so much everyone. You just dontb know how much you all mean to me.This is a day that I will always remember.

I have some before and after pics on my profile, but here's some more. I can't believe I uesd to live in that body. It's surreal![/quote']

Many blessings to you and your accomplishments. A true inspiration!

You will get there Chica! If you believe then you can achieve, just look at me! (I stole that from Tupac. LOL!) I've lost 77lbs thus far.

Thank you! I couldn't see your ticker from my phone! You rocked it out! Congrats again

Thanks again everyone! I can't express how much your support an encouragement means to me. I celebrated today by going to Panera Bread and eating half a grilled chicken salad. Oh how times have changed...

Yay!!!! I can't wait to be in your position!