Never to soon to start! I had mine on the 11th!?? Anyone else in June yet? And how's it going?

My one year appointment went great this morning. I was quite worried about my blood work results because my cholesterol went up - couldn't figure that out with all the healthy food choices and exercise! But it is my good cholesterol that went way up, so the total is up, but it means that I am healthier. The total is at 200, which is at the top of normal, but the doc thought was still really great.

I have lost 92% of my excess weight and was actually 130.8 pounds on my scale at home this morning which allows me to say that I am down 200 pounds and that my BMI is in the 'normal' range! This is something I have NEVER had before in my life! Flying High!! According to my BMI I could still lose more, but they are not recommending it. They said five pounds would be OK, but it is up to me.

They also want me to discontinue Protein Shakes, so we will see how that goes! My clinic wants me to keep my daily Protein in the 70 - 80 grams a day range and I have been more in the mid 80s, sometimes over 90. They want me to decrease the protein a bit, increase Fiber, and increase my calories to between 900 - 1000 a day. I have been between 700 - 800 most days. The 900 - 1000 is what they recommend for me for life. This is the maintenance plan. If I lose on it they will adjust.

In the end the doc said that I have a normal BMI, am eating healthy, exercising regularly, a non-smoker, with normal blood sugars, normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol, and all other blood work where they want it. She said less than 5% of the American population is as healthy as I am today!

What a great journey this has been! Thank you ALL for being a part of it and being a part in my success. I never want to live in that overweight body again! Life is too much fun here!!!

Carol

PS: Got info on plastic surgery. We will see where that goes! Skin really does need some help!

Today is my surgeversary!! I can't believe how far I have come in a year. Literally what a difference a year makes. I have lost 182 lbs from the start of my journey, I feel amazing, I have met the love of my life and we are moving in together and hopefully a proposal soon to follow! Life is really great right now and I NEVER want to go back to where I was. Thank you to all of you for your words of encouragement, advice, and support; it means the world to me! I'm so proud of all of us!!

Congratulations!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

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Well today is my surgerversary! Can't believe how far I've come in a year! Secretary at school decided I needed a new ID

I see the doctor next week for my 1 year check up

HAPPY SURGERVERSARY!!! I had mine yesterday and my check up today. What a year it has been!! I work for a school district too and need to get a new photo. Mine doesn't look anything like me anymore!

TODAY IS MY SURGERVERSARY!! I am down 199.2 pounds. Just couldn't quite make 200, but its hard to be upset because I am so damn proud of all I have accomplished this year. I have never posted pictures before, I am posting them today. So watch for them. What a difference a year makes! WE ROCK!! THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING WITH ME DURING THIS JOURNEY. I WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT EACH ONE OF YOU!

Carol

Happy Surgerversery Carol. you have done so much in the past year and have been a huge supporter for me. i thank you for your friendship.... enjoy your day!!

You Rock!!##

Xxoo

RJ

Thanks RJ! I really have come to value your advice and friendship as well. Thank YOU for helping me have such a great year.

Carol

My one year appointments went great!! My doctor and my NUT were so proud of me and said not many people get to a normal bmi in one year, especially with a metabolism like mine. I weighed in at 132 at their office. I wish I had gotten to the 120s but am proud regardless. My surgeon doesn't think I have anymore to lose. I asked the a consult with plastic surgery and hr said he thinks the panni / tummy tuck will get me easily 5-10 lb loss. I have already had him start documenting my lower back pain and rashes so I can work the insurance route. I have decided if insurance won't pay I'll do self pay. I'm worth it! I haven't purchased a new car in almost 20 years so I'll say it's my new ride. Lol.

I am busting with pride of a job well done. I wish my mom was still alive for me to share...

WE DID IT!!! Congrats on the fantastic check-up!

I have been thinking a lot about my Dad and how proud he would have been of me too. I had started the journey before he passed, but he didn't know I was looking into it and I had not started actually losing weight yet.

I especially want to thank you for all your support. You and I have had so many similar experiences through this journey. I feel as though we are sisters of the heart! Keep up the good work. I will always be here if you need a friend.

Carol

My one year appointment went great this morning. I was quite worried about my blood work results because my cholesterol went up - couldn't figure that out with all the healthy food choices and exercise! But it is my good cholesterol that went way up, so the total is up, but it means that I am healthier. The total is at 200, which is at the top of normal, but the doc thought was still really great.

I have lost 92% of my excess weight and was actually 130.8 pounds on my scale at home this morning which allows me to say that I am down 200 pounds and that my BMI is in the 'normal' range! This is something I have NEVER had before in my life! Flying High!! According to my BMI I could still lose more, but they are not recommending it. They said five pounds would be OK, but it is up to me.

They also want me to discontinue protein shakes, so we will see how that goes! My clinic wants me to keep my daily protein in the 70 - 80 grams a day range and I have been more in the mid 80s, sometimes over 90. They want me to decrease the protein a bit, increase fiber, and increase my calories to between 900 - 1000 a day. I have been between 700 - 800 most days. The 900 - 1000 is what they recommend for me for life. This is the maintenance plan. If I lose on it they will adjust.

In the end the doc said that I have a normal BMI, am eating healthy, exercising regularly, a non-smoker, with normal blood sugars, normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol, and all other blood work where they want it. She said less than 5% of the American population is as healthy as I am today!

What a great journey this has been! Thank you ALL for being a part of it and being a part in my success. I never want to live in that overweight body again! Life is too much fun here!!!

Carol

PS: Got info on plastic surgery. We will see where that goes! Skin really does need some help!

Congratulations! !! Woo hoo. .

TODAY IS MY SURGERVERSARY!! I am down 199.2 pounds. Just couldn't quite make 200, but its hard to be upset because I am so damn proud of all I have accomplished this year. I have never posted pictures before, I am posting them today. So watch for them. What a difference a year makes! WE ROCK!! THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING WITH ME DURING THIS JOURNEY. I WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT EACH ONE OF YOU!

Carol

Yay Carol!!! I'm so proud of you! It feels wonderful doesnt it?

Today is my one year surgeversary! I can't believe how amazing I feel and how much more life has opened up for me! I have so few pics of myself 'before' bc I hated my picture taken. Now I'm a selfie fiend. Anyway, I'm 5'10" started at 296.5 and an currently 198. Size 22 to current size 10. I'd like to lose an additional 23 lbs. my one year appt isn't until July bc of scheduling, so I haven't got any firm stats. I'm pretty happy though, and grateful for this site and all of the lovely Junebugs!!!!

Today is my one year surgeversary! I can't believe how amazing I feel and how much more life has opened up for me! I have so few pics of myself 'before' bc I hated my picture taken. Now I'm a selfie fiend. Anyway, I'm 5'10" started at 296.5 and an currently 198. Size 22 to current size 10. I'd like to lose an additional 23 lbs. my one year appt isn't until July bc of scheduling, so I haven't got any firm stats. I'm pretty happy though, and grateful for this site and all of the lovely Junebugs!!!!

Amazing!!! You lok stunning! I wish I was tall like you. Simply stunning!

I scheduled an appointment with a platic surgeon today. Nervous and excited at the samw time.

Today is my one year surgeversary! I can't believe how amazing I feel and how much more life has opened up for me! I have so few pics of myself 'before' bc I hated my picture taken. Now I'm a selfie fiend. Anyway, I'm 5'10" started at 296.5 and an currently 198. Size 22 to current size 10. I'd like to lose an additional 23 lbs. my one year appt isn't until July bc of scheduling, so I haven't got any firm stats. I'm pretty happy though, and grateful for this site and all of the lovely Junebugs!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Keep up the hard work. You will get where you want to be! Celebrate your new healthy life!

Carol

I DID IT!!! I finally broke though to the 120s! So excited this morning to see 129.6! I want to maintain between 128 - 132. I feel like I am there!

At six months old I was pulled off formula and put on skim milk due to excessive weight gain. I do not remember a day in my life when I was not trying to lose weight or thinking about how out of control my weight was. I have to say that NOT wanting to lose more weight is really a foreign and kind of scary feeling! I guess it's going to take time to get used to it!

Carol

I DID IT!!! I finally broke though to the 120s! So excited this morning to see 129.6! I want to maintain between 128 - 132. I feel like I am there!

At six months old I was pulled off formula and put on skim milk due to excessive weight gain. I do not remember a day in my life when I was not trying to lose weight or thinking about how out of control my weight was. I have to say that NOT wanting to lose more weight is really a foreign and kind of scary feeling! I guess it's going to take time to get used to it!

Carol

I am so proud of you!!!! I am 131 so I'm almost there with you. 120-125 is the range I want. Yay for you!!!!

I DID IT!!! I finally broke though to the 120s! So excited this morning to see 129.6! I want to maintain between 128 - 132. I feel like I am there! At six months old I was pulled off formula and put on skim milk due to excessive weight gain. I do not remember a day in my life when I was not trying to lose weight or thinking about how out of control my weight was. I have to say that NOT wanting to lose more weight is really a foreign and kind of scary feeling! I guess it's going to take time to get used to it! Carol

I am so very proud of you!!! I can feel your excitement through the text! Keep on being awesome!

I weigh less than I've lost... I just realized that. Freaking amazing!!

I am very nervous about gaining as I transition to maintenance. I was encouraged to stop my daily protein shake, increase my calories to between 900-1000, and keep my protein between 60-80 grams per day. I have, for about the past six months, kept my calories between 650-800 and my protein between 80 - 90 grams a day. The changes are not dramatic, but I have fought so hard to get here, I don't want to go backwards! Today is day one. The scale will tell the tale!