Yep some non surgery victories :-D Friday I went to the movies with a friend and was able to put both arm rest down and still have plenty or room in my chair :-) Now my niece can hug me and wrap her arms all the way around me :-) oooo... Was able to wear a REALY cute pair or wedges all day :-D Okay I wanna hear some of y'all's now :-D

Surgery march 24th. Went from size 18 to size 13. So happy!!!

I rode the roller coasters at sixflags with out any issues! Nothing was even a bit snug!

From size 22/24 (UK) I am down to size 18 UK, that is size 16 US. It feels amazing.

My feet are not hurting at the end of my 12 hour shift. Yes, I am tired but I recover in an hour - before surgery I was close to quit my job as it put me in such misery, I was not able to recover in between shifts and my feet were constantly hurting. I never went out coz other then work all I wanted to do is rest my feet, so I always cancelled on all my friends with various excuses (was ashamed to tell them the real reason).

This freedom of mobility is huge for me. I can go up the stairs without feeling like I am going to pass out. I can walk long distances, I can walk uphill without needing to stop and catch my breath. This is the real reward for me, feeling how I'm getting lighter and how life gets easier. Sometimes I look at my 120 pounds co-workers and I wonder how easy their life must be. I wear trainers at work, I carefully choose them, with ortho insoles, and they wear some little canvas shoes that has no support, without any issues. I will get there soon!

However, I have a confession to make. As much as I love losing weight I am also very sad to see a few of my clothing to go. I spent lots of time finding them and lots of money buying them, and I have quite a few pieces that I really really like. So this makes me a bit sad. Most likely I will not have much money to replace them so I will have to be satisfied with some budget solution such as second hand ect.

Congratulations! That "normal" BMI is what I strive for too!

That was my number 1 goal. I'm thrilled!

@iamsoworthit WOW WOW WOW!!!! Can't wait for the day!

Congrats on the hard work paying off!

@green*eyed*girl maybe if the clothes are good quality you could have them altered?

Still a great "problem" to have!

As much as I love losing weight I am also very sad to see a few of my clothing to go. I spent lots of time finding them and lots of money buying them, and I have quite a few pieces that I really really like. So this makes me a bit sad. Most likely I will not have much money to replace them so I will have to be satisfied with some budget solution such as second hand ect.

I just took 4 of my favorite dresses to the tailor and had them taken in - they look great (for $20 each) - won't have to buy "in between" sizes this summer - hopefully I'll be in a much smaller size by next year. I've also discovered I now fit some old clothes that were too small.

As much as I love losing weight I am also very sad to see a few of my clothing to go. I spent lots of time finding them and lots of money buying them, and I have quite a few pieces that I really really like. So this makes me a bit sad. Most likely I will not have much money to replace them so I will have to be satisfied with some budget solution such as second hand ect.

I just took 4 of my favorite dresses to the tailor and had them taken in - they look great (for $20 each) - won't have to buy "in between" sizes this summer - hopefully I'll be in a much smaller size by next year. I've also discovered I now fit some old clothes that were too small.

I know what you mean about being sad about letting the old larger clothing go. I felt the same way. It took years of searching and considerable investment to build that plus size wardrobe. I think also that after so many weight losses and regains over the years, I feel like I could fail at this, too. Letting go of those clothes was like losing my 'safety net'. It's a huge leap of faith that says 'I will never need these again'.

On the plus side, it's so much fun shopping for new clothes and - wonder of wonders - those small clothes cost less than the really BIG ones! I've been buying a lot on clearance. Tops for as little as $3, last season's bathing suit for $10, an expensive dress for $14... you get the picture! I am on a great and happy adventure!!! Lol

Over this weekend I have done some shopping. Tops in size medium and two size small. Nice to able to shop in those sizes because there is so much more variety than in plus sizes. Also took in some clothes that were too big. Great weekend. I am 23 lbs to goal weight so maybe one more round of mending and shopping before I stabilize.

Today I put on a shirt that I haven't worn in a few weeks. The band at the bottom of the short sleeves is suddenly loose. It used to be tight!

Went to my primary care physician for my annual physical today...everything is good, blood pressure, etc. but the best thing was I only had to use one gown and I could tie it without any gaps....that is my NSV for today!!!

Down 55 lbs. from my highest weight - now, at 233, I can: ride rides at Legoland with my son comfortably, go to the pool and not feel embarrassed, cross my legs (!!!), climb stairs with ease (up and down), go shopping or work all day without feeling like I am going to die. No more knee pain, foot pain, swollen legs, feet and ankles! So happy and so looking forward to even more NSVs!! I need to edit my stats and ticker - very out of date!

Edited July 7, 201412 yr by kjb71

Bought cat litter at Target the other day. The bag I buy weighs 18 pounds. As I was walking across the parking lot with it kind of hugging it against my belly because it was heavy and didn't have a handle, I realized just 4 short weeks ago I was carrying more weight that than this around on my body every day all day long.

What a great feeling to know that weight is gone and more will follow and I won't be this big ever again!

I'm wearing size 16 capris with no muffin top!

Bought cat litter at Target the other day. The bag I buy weighs 18 pounds. As I was walking across the parking lot with it kind of hugging it against my belly because it was heavy and didn't have a handle, I realized just 4 short weeks ago I was carrying more weight that than this around on my body every day all day long.

What a great feeling to know that weight is gone and more will follow and I won't be this big ever again!

Isn't it amazing! I tried to lift a 60 lb bag of charcoal into my car - thought it was too heavy and asked my husband to help me. I used to carry 66 lbs more around with me all the time Congratulations Ginger Snaps - keep it up!

Edited July 8, 201412 yr by JanetteH