Wow, tempus fugit! A year ago today, I went into surgery weighing 284 lbs. Today, I weigh 195 lbs for total of 89 Lbs lost...SO FAR. My original goal was 140 pounds. While I am still headed in that direction, well see what the future brings. Wile I am very happy with my weightloss to date, I thought I would be further along. Oh, I'm not ungrateful, just anxious. I know that I have made some food choices that I shouldn't have, but I try to shake it off, and stay on task. Some days are better than others. I'm still forcing myself to drink lots of Water. I can say I have gotten much better!

Along with the weightloss, I have gone from wearing a size 24 to a size 14. One day I just stared at a dress in my closet, amazed that it was really mine...in that size! I actually tried on a dress in a size 12, and it fit. Wow. A few other victories....

I CAN NOW:

-shop off the rack, on the main level, not downstairs...behind housewares

-cross my legs without cutting off my circulation

-share a seat on my commuter train without fear of spilling over the center

-run up stairs without gasping for air

-Go shopping with a friend

-tuck my shirt in

-wrap a bath towel around my body

-WEAR LILLY PULITZER....HOORAY!

-sit on furniture without fear of crashing to the floor

***drumroll, please*** I WEIGH LESS THAN MY HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!

here are a few photos to show my progress thus far. I can't wait to come back in a few months to share my goal photos.

Thank you

Darlene

You look fantastic Darlene, and I love that dress! Don't forget to take the tag off before you go out parading your new bod around!

LOL...I had just bought the dress, and was modeling it for my daughter and her friend. I did remove the tags!

So awesome! Congrats!!!

Darlene....... you look amazingly AWESOME!!!!!!!

Thank u so much for sharing! U look great!!!!!!!

You look fabulous!!

You look FABULOUS!

Congrats! You look great!!!

Dar, you should chg your name to DOLL because that's what you are!!! you look wonderful! Thank you for sharing your journey!

VSG 10/25/12

SW 300

CW 225

51/F

5'10"

Size 22/24 ...currently 16/L

U go so happy for u!!!!!

Congratulations on your One Year Anniversary in Sleeve Land! You look great and I'm sure you feel just as good as you look.

A BIG thanks to everyone for your wonderful, supportive comments!

You look incredibly awesome! Congrats!

Congrats, you look amazing!

You look amazing!! And I love that you now way less then your hubs!! I can't wait until I reach that goal mark! Good for you!!

You look great!