As of today, I'm in 'onederland'....

That's right, people. I weigh under 200lbs.

I think the last time that happened, I had just been born.

Yippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Thanks Lynda. I think when I get to goal, the biggest present I can award myself, will be the surgery to remove the stomach I have loathed for my entire life. If I have the means to achieve that - i will be one very happy and content girl indeed.

As of today, I'm in 'onederland'....

That's right, people. I weigh under 200lbs.

I think the last time that happened, I had just been born.

Yippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Congratulations!! Sorry I'm so late on the bandwagon and haven't been around lately - but I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! WAY TO GO!!!

Congratulations! You look great!

Congrats!

Welcome to onederland!!!!!!!

We are all so very proud of you!!!

Thanks Lynda. I think when I get to goal, the biggest present I can award myself, will be the surgery to remove the stomach I have loathed for my entire life. If I have the means to achieve that - i will be one very happy and content girl indeed.

I don't hate the extra skin around my middle, thighs, or upper arms enough to go under the knife. But at almost 60, my turkey neck, eye bags and sagging cheeks get to me. The expense, pain, and fear of looking stretched has kept me from even getting a consult. I'm still traumatized from visiting a plastic surgeon to get skin skin tags removed and having him pull my checks back to show how I'd look with a lift. That was before I lost weight and I didn't like how my face looked pulled. It distorted my lips and the outer corners of my eyes.

Lynda

I don't hate the extra skin around my middle, thighs, or upper arms enough to go under the knife. But at almost 60, my turkey neck, eye bags and sagging cheeks get to me. The expense, pain, and fear of looking stretched has kept me from even getting a consult. I'm still traumatized from visiting a plastic surgeon to get skin skin tags removed and having him pull my checks back to show how I'd look with a lift. That was before I lost weight and I didn't like how my face looked pulled. It distorted my lips and the outer corners of my eyes.

Lynda

I have no desire for any other procedures. You're right - the stretched look is definitely scary.

I would like to grow-old gracefully. My mum is 73 and has beautiful skin and a beautiful bone structure. If I look as good as her when I hit that age, I'll be elated. Sometimes, its just better to leave things the way the good lord intended.

My stomach, however? The floppy overhang which rests on my pubis? Makes all my clothes look crap, because it's hanging there? That tyre of loathing just has to go. Then and for the first time in my life, I'll be happy and proud of my body - deflated boobs and slightly baggy thighs or not!

I think when that goes, it will be more of a relief than of actually having the VSG in the first place. Weird, no?

Ha! And this very post, makes my 1000th post on this site! What an appropriate thread to do it on!

Ha! And this very post, makes my 1000th post on this site! What an appropriate thread to do it on!

And boy have I missed reading your posts! Looks like I have some back stalking to do ... LOL!!

Oh, you haven't missed anything Jen, I promise you!

Ooo, I'm so happy for you! Also hoping to be right behind you in a few weeks too! 7 to go to join you and the others that have come before us into the blessed onederland!

Congratulations!!!! ????????

Congratulations Madam! I have always been a fan of your posts, so clever, so eloquent. It's an art form lost on most people these days, especially when on the Internet.

Did you have any sort of "Onederland" celebration?

Congratulations Madam! I have always been a fan of your posts, so clever, so eloquent. It's an art form lost on most people these days, especially when on the Internet.

Did you have any sort of "Onederland" celebration?

That's really very kind of you indeed. Thank you.

Celebration? Nah, it's reward enough, to be honest.

I might consider shaking a tail feather or running around my local high-street naked when and if I get to goal!

Think the picture above, but with less coverage and a big 'Weeeeeeee' being loudly delivered whilst weaving through the bemused throng!