Its getting closer. I have a little less than 50 to go to make my goal. I cant wait.:biggrin::smile2::smile2:

Seems like the weight is slowing down a little, so I need to mix up my meals and exercise some to kickstart it again.

Holy cow, Dave!!!!! Well done!! I'm in awe of that ticker.

Welcome back!!

I'm in the home stretch too! 25-40lbs :biggrin:

Holy cow! That is amazing. I am down to less than 20 pounds to go. I get my fill on Monday and I am hoping that it does the same thing for my weight loss as the last one did. This time I am going to be mentally prepared to be on soups for 3 weeks though. The last time I got a fill I was so tight and ended up getting slightly unfilled, but now I am back to being able to eat a horse! I hope horse is low-fat!

Wow, glad to see so many others close to thier goals. Now the big question is......... What will you do when you reach your goal?

As for me, our local bariartic group has a cruise later in the year for patients of Dr. Jessee, so that will be my reward to myself. I cant wait...:biggrin::thumbup:

Come to think of it, I'm getting there - my initial goal of 180 is 32 lbs away, but in the long run, I'm shooting for a bit more (ideally I want to hit 160, a total of 126 lbs lost). That final number will really be about getting to a place where I feel comfortable in my skin, even if I'm still a little heavier than "normal" (and a little baggier, probably).

They say it takes about 2 years total to really settle into your final weight, so I'm going to enjoy the ride and see where it winds up. I'm already much happier with things than I was this time last year!!

Oh - and what will I do when I get there?

- act like a big geek for a good half hour or so (right after that weigh-in)

- ponder whether I want to go for plastic surgery (I'm hoping I won't need it)

- Figure out a great new tattoo - I kind of want to get my surgical scars tattooed with a pretty vine design or something.

- Pierce my navel

- shop for TONS of gorgeous normal clothes!

- get scuba-certified (i'm waiting till I won't need a ton of dive weights to stay under)

- get a really gorgeous sparkly Bedlah (belly dance bra and belt set)

Oh - and what will I do when I get there?

- act like a big geek for a good half hour or so (right after that weigh-in)

- ponder whether I want to go for plastic surgery (I'm hoping I won't need it)

- Figure out a great new tattoo - I kind of want to get my surgical scars tattooed with a pretty vine design or something.

- Pierce my navel

- shop for TONS of gorgeous normal clothes!

- get scuba-certified (i'm waiting till I won't need a ton of dive weights to stay under)

- get a really gorgeous sparkly Bedlah (belly dance bra and belt set)

Wow, those are some great plans. Makes mine seem lame in comparison...

I'm going to Jamaica!!!

[Then I want to be at goal for about a year before PS. I need it ]

How exciting that so many of us are getting close to goal. Ya'll have some great rewards planned and you deserve them all.

My first PS consult is next week, so that is going to be my big reward. I don't know what they will recommend about how long I need to wait, but I hope its possible this summer. I have no hope of "things" returning to an acceptable level for me. Besides a lifetime of yo-yo dieting and now this weight loss, I've had two kids, (both breast fed) and I'm 50. Tummy tuck and breast lift here I come!

Are you excited or nervous about the consult? Congrats on getting the ball rolling!

I plan to have the same. (the jury is still out on my inner thighs)

How exciting that so many of us are getting close to goal. Ya'll have some great rewards planned and you deserve them all.

My first PS consult is next week, so that is going to be my big reward. I don't know what they will recommend about how long I need to wait, but I hope its possible this summer. I have no hope of "things" returning to an acceptable level for me. Besides a lifetime of yo-yo dieting and now this weight loss, I've had two kids, (both breast fed) and I'm 50. Tummy tuck and breast lift here I come!

I have a ps consult on 3/31 and the idea is making me as nervous as the LB surgery. What are you thinking about getting?

I'm nervous about the PS consult but also excited. I dread having to be "inspected", but am anxious to find out what will be possible. My highest priority is the tummy and breasts. Arms and inner thighs would be nice too, but I probably won't go that far. I've learned quite a bit from lurking around on the PS threads and I'm sure arms and thighs would require a second surgery. If I could get everything done safely with one operation I'd probably go for it all.

I'll let you all know what I find out next week. I'm not going to be posting about this outside the Crazy Ates threads. I feel comfortable with this intimate little group and you've all been so encouaging and supportive. Maybe I'll start a PS thread just for us August folks. It sounds like several of us are starting to consider the possibilities. So scary and so exciting!