So I hit the 50lbs loss mark today!! I'm thrilled at the number

Stats:

Feb 2015 - 256

Surgery May 12, 2015 -236

6 week post op (6/22/15) - 205

I document as much as possible so I can see numbers and pictures to compare progress. I measure my bust, waist, hips, arms and thighs. It's not about the numbers. I have trouble seeing the progress when I look in the mirror so those tactics help me keep focus and reality that it's really happening.

I've had some great non number rewards already. Needing a belt for my normal pants that would slide right off, sitting in a movie theater with both arms down and having space, my seat belt doesn't lock up all the time, I don't hurt when I wake up anymore... these are the important successes!

I have to admit that the numbers are more fun than I thought they would be. I haven't been this size since my senior year of high school in 2000.

Thanks for letting me share my journey with you all and fir the great support I see on these boards!

50lbs to go!

Great work!!! Congrats!

Congratulations to you that has to be an awesome feeling!!

My surgery is today!!!

Congrats, what an inspiration.

50 lbs

@@onesleevedmamma

you are doing terrific

50 lbs down the toilet FLUSH

its great that you are keeping records/documenting/measurements

NSV - is the acronym for non sleeve victory or great non number rewards as you referred

needing to wear a belt so your pants don't fall down

that's a good one

keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations!! What an amazing journey for you so far. It is posts like yours that help others see it really works. Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your victories!

Beyond excited for u!!!! Congrats!!!!

Congratulations...great post

Congratulations! This journey is remarkable isn't it?!?

Thank you so much everyone. My family said good job but only because it's the right thing to say. They didn't really care much. I think it's because they still view surgery as the easy way out and are all heavy. So also loosing this weight means I'm breaking a family norm and it's uncomfortable for them.

I'm gragrateful to have you all and the support I truly need

Congratulations to you that has to be an awesome feeling!!

My surgery is today!!!

You will do awesome! Hang in there the first week can be the most challenging of course bit your life is chaNing and you will make these goals too!

These milestones are so motivational and fun to hit!! Congratulations!

Awesome job!

It feels good to know there is a place where you can share your successes and know that the people on this board get it. Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much everyone. My family said good job but only because it's the right thing to say. They didn't really care much. I think it's because they still view surgery as the easy way out and are all heavy. So also loosing this weight means I'm breaking a family norm and it's uncomfortable for them.

I'm gragrateful to have you all and the support I truly need

hang in there. I have heard the comment..this is the easy way out too..good to have support elsewhere! We are all here for you!