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I honestly didn't know if I would ever make it here. I don't own a scale, on purpose. I weigh myself according to opportunities. So it's been a while. And I am finally under 200 pounds. I am down over 124 pounds! The anniversary of my surgery isn't until the end of next month, but I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions of my entire adult life. I am so grateful I could cry! I have not weighed under 200 pounds since my mid-20s. I never thought I would again. I feel like I have been given my life back!post-260601-14774200658564_thumb.jpg

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Congratulations! I just joined and yours is the first post I saw. So, not only do you have a lot to be proud of but now you can also say you have inspired a recent post-op as well!

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Congrats

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Congratulations! I just joined and yours is the first post I saw. So, not only do you have a lot to be proud of but now you can also say you have inspired a recent post-op as well!

Thank you so much. These forums encourage me and gave me so much courage for my journey, and to be on the other side of it inspiring others makes my heart soar! I'm so happy for you. I know you're going to do great!

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That's awesome! Congratulations!!

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Congratulations! What are you doing to Celebrate ?

I ask myself that same question today, and what I decided to do is make sure I have the tools to get all the way to my goal, so I purchased a fit bit, and a few good implements for the kitchen that will help me to cook more, and I am going to join weight watchers just for help with continuing accountability and increasing my effort. My big gift to myself when I reach goal is to have my breasts lifted!

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Thank you so much for celebrating with me! I had no idea I was under 200 until today and I'm so happy I could weep with joy.

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Congratulations. Onderland is awesome. I was in it about 3 years ago while on Weight Watchers. Looking so forward to be there again.

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YAY!!! In the words of my one of many leaders ( she was a TOPS leader but I have been to many more wL groups) She told me this many many years ago, isn't it funny that after all of my years of trying to lose my weight that I still hear these things that were said to me!! NOTHING TASTE AS GOOD AS BEINGHEALTHY AND SKINNY!! This is so very true!! Nothing I mean nothing feels like the accomplishment of getting below 200#'s!! We called that a BIG KERPLUNK because of the scale having 50# increments. I am so happy for you!! KEEP ON KEEPING ON my friend!!!

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Congratulations. :) ;) :P :D :lol: B) :rolleyes: B) ;-)

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Wonderful onederland! Congratulations, you have done well!

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I'm so thankful for all your supportive comments. Thank you so much. I remember looking at these forums when I was over 300 pounds, and other people's success stories helped me a great deal, especially in the pre-surgical phase when I was still struggling with my courage, and postop, when I felt discouraged or fearful that I might fail. I used to dream of the day when I could post something that might uplift somebody else who is destined to change their life in a positive way with this powerful surgical tool. I thank every single one of you for showing up and showing us how it's done!

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