Seems like yesterday, and at times it seems like it's been forever. One year ago today I was on the table counting back from 10...and getting to like 8 I think...and here I am now.

I started at 375 lbs., and weighed in at surgery 368 lbs. My goal weight I set at 220 lbs. From 375 lbs., 220 it looked waaaaaayyyy far way. I took a snap shot of the scale's digital read-out at the doc's office....219.4 lbs.! One year ago and nearly 150 lbs. later, I hit my goal weight. It's hard to put into words. I haven't the skill to relay the different levels of feelings I have over it. Joy, contentment, excitement, anxiety (weight gain), and more.

I've kept up well with calorie intake, Protein intake, and exercise. I've been somewhat OCD with my regiment, even though I'm soooo not like that. I really want to succeed. You hear so many stories of folks having the surgery only to regain and then add. I don’t want to fight and struggle just to go back to what I was. The fight is long and hard and the challenges are many. But from my perspective one year out, it's been worth it.

Keep up the fight!

-Jason

That's awesome!! It gives me hope that I will actually get there some day!

Congrats!! You give me hope!

There's nothing more satisfying than setting a long range goal for yourself and then actually achieving it. All of us know the hard work, sweat, and tears that went into it too. Congratulations!!!

Great news! I am meeting with a surgeon today for the first time. Gives me hope! Keep up the good work.

Thanks All

The work is hard, but worth it. The one thing that pissed me off is the doc told me "220 is good, you lost a lot of weight...but...you’re still in the upper part of the BMI. We really like to see you under 200."

I swear, I was this close to screaming. I know it's their job...but holy damn....seriously???

-Jason

^{Congratulations, way to go! I am so happy for you!}

Way to go!!! Inspirational!

@@taterbum,

You have come so very far! What an inspiration to others who are just beginning their new healthier life.

Congratulations and good luck on the rest of your journey whether that is maintenance or continued weight loss. You should be very very proud of yourself!

Congratulations!

Congrats on your weight lost , i am also loving life and i think goals are important , I am 5 feet 11 and i lost 117 pounds what a difference that makes on your quality of life and your self esteem, I have learned so much about myself as well as learned who my true friends and support are. Who would have thought that I would be a gym buff when i could not even walk on a treadmill for 5 minutes and now i work out 7 days a week for 2-3 hours per day. You wanted a specific amount of weight to loose i wanted an hour glass figure and now i have that with my tummy tuck with muscle repair and weight loss surgery. Everyone you can do this keep up the great work.