In 2008 I came down with chronic hives and battled rash and itch for years. I went on prednisone full time for 6 months and then a "maintenance dose" for a long time. I was overweight/obese to begin with, but my weight ballooned. By January 2013 when I joined weight watchers I was uncomfortable in my own body and very unhappy. In the evening, on a scale at weight watchers, my weight was recorded as 340 pounds. I did weight watchers consistently ( but not perfectly) for 2 years and lost 65 pounds. After that, lots of things happened - job changes, life changes - and I became less consistent with it and gained about 25 pounds back. Moved to another state and changed things up again and gained a few more, but not huge. Decided to start the weight loss surgery process in summer 2017. This morning I stepped on the scale at home (so yes, different scale and different time of day,but with a fleece top on cuz it's cold in my basement) and weighed 239 pounds at 9.5 weeks past surgery! I've lost 100 pounds from my high weight! I still have many more to go to reach my goals, but WOW! I feel so much better. I fit into my life so much better. When it hit me I just burst out crying, alone here in my study with my dogs.

Excuse me while I go whip up a protein shake and get ready to go explore a new part of my new home in celebration today!

And you do have something to celebrate-YOU! You've been High, now you're working towards Low. 1st time in your life when being low down is a benefit. Bet you feel life is a little more worth living, never forget the past for without it you would not made the commitment to move into the future. And when you sat there,hugging your dogs and gentle-ly crying, didn't you still feel a little wonderment that this struggle you committed to does pay benefits?. Good for you and have a beautiful sunny day for the sunshine is within YOU.[emoji14][emoji304][emoji14]

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Congratulations! Wishing you more continued success on your journey!

Congratulations! [emoji898]

That is a major accomplishment. Huge congratulations to you and I wish you continued success.

Keep rocking it!

Clinking glasses, a toast to you Miss Topaz - good job!

I almost cried for you! How awesome for you! I am so proud of you and you are an inspiration. Hope I will be as successful.

In 2008 I came down with chronic hives and battled rash and itch for years. I went on prednisone full time for 6 months and then a "maintenance dose" for a long time. I was overweight/obese to begin with, but my weight ballooned. By January 2013 when I joined weight watchers I was uncomfortable in my own body and very unhappy. In the evening, on a scale at weight watchers, my weight was recorded as 340 pounds. I did weight watchers consistently ( but not perfectly) for 2 years and lost 65 pounds. After that, lots of things happened - job changes, life changes - and I became less consistent with it and gained about 25 pounds back. Moved to another state and changed things up again and gained a few more, but not huge. Decided to start the weight loss surgery process in summer 2017. This morning I stepped on the scale at home (so yes, different scale and different time of day,but with a fleece top on cuz it's cold in my basement) and weighed 239 pounds at 9.5 weeks past surgery! I've lost 100 pounds from my high weight! I still have many more to go to reach my goals, but WOW! I feel so much better. I fit into my life so much better. When it hit me I just burst out crying, alone here in my study with my dogs.
Excuse me while I go whip up a Protein Shake and get ready to go explore a new part of my new home in celebration today!

I’m new here and have just been taking it all in but these small stories of victory and success are making me more firm in my decision to pursue this.

Way to go, Miss Topaz! Your story brings a tear to my eye. I'm so happy for you!!

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story Miss Tupaz. Truly Awesome!

Congratulations!

Thanks all! I've been absent for over a week and am catching up. Just had my 9-10 week follow-up with the surgeon. Down 39.1 pounds on their scale since surgery in January. My dietician thinks I'm actually getting too many calories, but 39 pounds in 10 weeks? I'm a happy girl!

OMG! I'm so pumped and excited for you hon!!!! ((hugs)) You must be on cloud 9?!!! That is just phenomenal results and I thank you for inspiring us all each day!!!!

On 3/31/2018 at 9:36 AM, Miss Topaz said:

I'm a happy girl - lost 100 pounds from my highest weight

@Miss Topaz

happiness is contagious !!

welcome to the century club i've been waiting for you

your hard work has paid off - keep up the amazing job

attitude, excitement - way to go!! party dance, party dance

kathy

congrats