Good Morning everyone,

I have a morning ritual where I wake up, put the dog out, grab my coffee, and then strip down to nothing including removing my wedding rings and I weigh myself. I am a slave to my scale.

But, the important thing to me this morning is.......drum roll please........I am in onederland! I have reached 199lbs.

I started this journey November, 2012 at 289 lbs when I asked my PCP about Weight Loss Surgery. I met my bariatrics team in December of 2012.

While jumping through all of the hoops for my insurance I was able to lose 23 pounds prior to my pre-op diet. During the pre-op 2 week liquid diet I lost an additional 15 lbs. I was sleeved August 26th, 2013. I have since dropped another 52 lbs.

I just can't believe it. It just seems surreal.

My clothing sizes started out at a 3X top and size 24W bottoms. I am now a XL top and a loose 14 bottoms (I think I could fit into a twelve but I haven't tried yet).

Thank you to all of you on this forum. You have been a great source of information, support, and laughter at times.

WAY TO GO! That's so awesome! Under 200lbs?! It's got to feel good to be able to go to the store and just choose what you want to wear without fearing it'll be too tight/not true to size. I cannot wait until I am able to wear a loose 14 or even a 12. Right now i'm in a loosening 16.

Be proud of yourself and i hope you'll Celebrate with a treat like a mani-pedi, seeing a movie, buying a new pair of pants, etc.

You look awesome!!! Congrats

Congratulations! I dream of reaching 199! I started at 250 and had my surgery Dec. 26. I lost 16 lbs. before surgery and have lost another 13 since. It feels kind of slow but it's pretty consistent. Can't wait to see 199!

Wow!!!!

I'm so happy for you! I DREAM of seeing that 199 on the scale. I'm 6 feet so it may be a while.

You look Fabulous---you go GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kathleen

What a difference in those pics......Great Job!!!!!!

Huge Congrats!!! My dream is to be at 199 - it's my goal weight, although I want to try for more once I get there. I just can't wait.

Thanks Everyone for the positive feedback. Here is a little update........I went to JC Penneys and tried on way too many pairs of jeans. I ended up buying 2 pair of size 12 Long regular straight leg. I did fit into the size 10 relaxed fit but they did not have any in the long.

I was so excited I left my dressing room and shared my exciting news with a bunch of strangers. Woohoo! for me! OMG.....a size 12!

You look amazing!!

Fantastic job!

Wow that's AWESOME!

How fantastic!! I hope to follow your footsteps! 1 week post surgery. HW 325; SW 288; CW 269.

How wonderful!!! Congrats to you!!!!

Awesome!!