Reached a big milestone today According to the BMI tables, I am now officially overweight! Started out as morbidly obese, wearing size 22/24 pants and 3 or 3X tops. Now in size 8 petite pants and medium tops! Went out to dinner with my parents last evening and they are concerned that I still want to loose more. They are having a hard time wrapping their head around the transformation -- a harder time than I am. After being heavy since age 6, I finally feel like my true self.

Can't express adequately how happy I am. A little bit sad over the lost time -- wish I had done this sooner -- but trying to stay focused and in the moment because this moment is GREAT!! So grateful for the inspiration and support I receive just by reading the posts on this board. It has been key to my process. I don't post that often, but I read a lot and have learned so much from the veteran sleevers. Also reading the posts from people waiting for their surgery and wrestling with the issues of navigating in a world not really designed for large people keeps me on track because I cannot allow myself to backslide -- the stakes are way too high.

Thanks for reading! I still have a bit more than 20 lbs to go (I think - will have to see how I look and feel as I get closer), but as I said, very happy to be overweight at last rather than obese!

Ellen

Congratulations. You are awesome!!! And I know what you mean--- I can't wait to be overweight. Isn't it amazing that a size 8 can be considered overweight! I started at 22/24/3x just like you. Got to 1x presurgery. I still have my postsurgery weight gain (just got home from hospital yesterday) and will be ecstatic when I get to size 8. Way to go!!!!

congrats

I understand completely what you mean! Isn't it ironic that size 8 is still considered to be overweight? I a. In the same position and when I think back on it, I can't even believe I haven't been this healthy and active my whole life! Congrats to us all!

How do you add the weight ticker to your listing? They are so cute. I want one!

@@HealthyJudy -- hope you're feeling good now that you're home. I remember that I enjoyed a couple of days on liquid Percoset!

its good to be home. I just had a nap and now am feeling much better. About to take a short stroll to get in some walking. Really will feel better when these fluids leave my body -- right now my stomach and knees feel soooo full. But despite that I feel great and am so happy that I did this!

@@HealthyJudy

if you click on your information top right corner there is one that says ticker and once you crate it it will ask if you want to add it as a signature to you post!!

Thanks - it worked. And congratulations on breaking 200!!!!

Congratulations! Don't worry about what the stats say, you know what you look like and how great it is!

-RC-

@@RaginCajun

Thanks! Looks like you've lost a lot in a VERY short time! Keep up the good work!