The last 3 weeks and 8lbs have been the hardest. I never thought I'd see this magical place called onederland again. Prior to my surgery, I gave myself a goal to be in onederland by 6 months post-op but I'm ECSTATIC to say just 10 days short of my 5mth post op and just in time for my bday, I have arrived!

Sorry if I sound too crazy or overly excited but it's been a tough journey of 15+ years. In addition, I feel as though you all are the only ones that can understand the struggle & excitement that even a 2lb weight loss is for me. Especially after just 3 days ago a friend of mine who I thought was supportive of this process said this surgery was "the easy way out." My blood boiled but it only gave me more motivation to be better and stronger. I did this for me not them!

Highest weight: 282lbs

Pre-op weight: 268.4 lbs

Current weight: 199.4 lbs

Congratulations!

Simply amazing! I understand your struggle and excitement. I can't wait to get there too!

OMG!!! I'm 4 lbs away and CANNOT wait till I hit Onedarland!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! What an awsome achievement!!! Way to go!!!!!! CELEBRATE!!

Congrats!!!!! I'm 7 pounds away. I like the scale picture. I'm so gonna take a picture of me on the scale too!

Congratulations on getting to Onederland, Michelle. I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your journey.

Edited August 15, 201412 yr by missbrown30

Well done! Setting a goal and making it is awesome and inspiring!

Welcome to onderland @@michelle_e2006! It's a wonderful place to be and I'm so proud of you making it there so quickly ! Let the easy way out comment roll over your shoulders. Just remember that the sleeve might help us with QUANTITY, but we have to choose the QUAlITY of food we consume and the ACTIVE lifestyle we are suppose to adopt post WLS. When I get those comments thrown at me, I always say, "The sleeve didn't eliminate the bad foods. I did. The sleeve doesn't wake me up at 4:45 in the morning to run, do crossfit or bleachers. I do. The sleeve doesn't hit the weights. I do."

So keep your chin up and work that sleeve and your body, girl! Onederland only gets better from here

Yay! Way to go!!!! Love the scale pic too:)

Thanks everybody! It's amazing the amount of support these forums provide and truly a driving force for me throughout this process. <3

Wow! This is amazing journey we are on. It's not easy either no matter what people say. We are giving a tool and it's up to us how we work. Great job and keep up the good work!

Congrats

Yay!