I'm so close to one-derland that I can almost taste it.

I got on the scale this morning and it said 200. Which means I've lost 60 lbs., which means I'm halfway to my goal. It just seems unreal! I didn't start losing until 4 or 5 months after my surgery, so I lost that 60 lbs. in less than 5 months. Which amazes me. Because that means that if I keep exercising and eating food for nutrition instead of comfort, I could conceivably be at goal by the end of March. It would be so great to Celebrate my birthday at goal weight! I'm trying not to get too ahead of myself, becuase keeping my expectations low is I think the thing that's helped me most in the past 5 months. And I know the closer I get to goal, the harder it will be to get those pounds off...but it's so exciting to know I'm halfway there!

Good one, Zoe!!! You know, actually since I've lost some weight, I'm getting chilled at times (for the first time in YEARS)! A nice change! :cool:

You can do it. You will do it.

Heck if you weigh yourself every thirty minutes you're probably in Onederland at some point of the day.

WooooHooooo

You go girl!

Originally posted by Marie3181

I'm 23 years old, damnitt, I deserve some hot years! =)

And for real, I was so frustrated in those months after my surgery when I wasn't losing anything. I was convinced the band just wouldn't work for me. And then I got yet another fill and suddenly it was like, holy cow! I'm losing weight! And the more weight I lost, the more I wanted to workout and be active, and that always helps too. So definitely do not be discouraged about being a "slow loser"!!

That is so great to hear Marie, I'm 23 too and would love to know what "hot" is like! Also, thanks for sharing you are a great inspiration to me, to know I can get there someday too! Best of luck, hope to talk to you soon!

Katie

ONEderland, yay! This morning I weighed myself and saw 198 and I wanted to jump for joy! This is the best feeling =)

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Holy Cow !!! Oh My Goodness!!!! Oh Geez!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!

That is simply awesome and terrific and wonderful and WOW!!!

Thanks for sharing your success! It inspires us all.

(I'm flying to Tijuana tonight to get my first fill tomorrow - wish me luck!)

Good luck!! That first fill is so important. Have a safe trip!

CONGRATS MARIE!!! THAT'S BANDTASTIC!! Wow it finally happend for you, that is soooooo great!! Ok i'm a little jealous but who wouldnt be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS AGAIN and keep up the good work, you totally deserve it!!!

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Whooooo Hoooooo! I'm so happy for you! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Congratulations, Marie! It didn't happen just because you got the band. You've taken a lot of steps to be healthier and it's showing! Great job!!!

Nancy

Congratulations! You're headed toward your next downward milestone -- just wait til you hit the 180s!

Yipee!!!! Woo Hoo!!!! I'm so happy for you! Great job! :banana :Bunny :banana :Bunny :banana :Bunny :banana

Marie, way to go girl!!!! That is an amazing success story. You kept the faith and worked hard and you are reaping the benefits and glory of all your commitment. You are a very inspiring person. Keep us posted on all of your fabulous victories.

I am going to be banded on November 30 and I am so hopeful I can one day share success like you are experiencing. I am just so very happy for you. You are awesome.

LOL @ hot but not flashes!

Surely we can say them in one sentence and have them mean something sexy... right???

Congratulations Marie, You DO deserve to be young and hot and feeling good, You're really doing great, so what ever you are doing, keep doing it!

I'm a slower loser too Kim, I'm down 16 pounds, but seem to be stuck now for the last two weeks. I feel some restriction, and am eating way less, but like you I can eat anything I try as long as I chew well and eat slow... I'm comforted by the idea that it can drop off later too.