I know it is all psychological but I remember being devastated to reach 299 and 300 lbs. After reaching a high of almost 340, I feel so much thinner at 295 now than I did on the way up.

I guess it is all in your perception. I know I am much healthier now than I was last time I was this weight. My Blood Sugars are under control, I'm excercising and feeling great!

Getting under 300 lbs has been a huge personal goal for me for so long. I'm finally there!!! :tt2: Yeah!!! Just had to share.

oh i completely agree...i was disgusted at 250 when it was on the way up, now i'm like OMG i'm almost 250!!!! nice to know i'm not alone

its like looking at you pictures when you "thought" you were fat...and start appreciating how good you look in them, pictures i wanted to rip up cause i looked soooooooo fat, now its like, hmmm, i was kinda cute

well keep up the good work!

lol. I have some of those pictures too. I can't wait to reach 250 again

Looks like you are doing great!

Congrads Danigirl, getting under 300lbs was a big step for me also, especially since this time we're never going to see that big "3" on the scale again. Good luck in your journey, John

I too was elated to see 298 after not being able to see that for over 2 yrs. But now I'm struggling after seeing 301 yesterday. I'm really struggling with not eating so much. I go in on Fri to get my second fill. I'm trying to get a walk in every day but the last weekend I've not been able to get outside due to flooding/raining all weekend. And I've got heel spurs on my left heel. I am lifting small weights for my arms though.I've gone down a size in clothes and have made a ton of progress though as I started off on this journey wieghing 327. I'm just disgusted with myself right now, and waiting for Fri to come.

Congrats! I know just how you feel. It is awsome! I have some of those pictures also. 250 sounds like 299 did at first. But it is comming. Then the next mini goal! Keep up the good work!

Ok so after writing the last post, since I couldn't go back to sleep, I decided to go for a walk (at 5am) and took the dog, since it was so early, I let her walk by me without a leash, which she LOVED plus I could walk at a faster pace! I went around the block twice which is more then I usually do. I felt a bit better after that and then after that I came home to fix a healthy breakfast for my kids, hubby and then lastly me!

Now I'm sleepy so I'm craving myself a nap:wink_smile:

Thanks for starting this post. It made me stop and think about the progress downward and how lucky we are to have been given this opporunity. :tt2: Every once in awhile it's nice to have someone say "stop and think about this for a moment."

Thanks for the congrats. It is nice to be a part of a community that shares the same struggles! We are fortunate to have a place to go to.

I got my first fill yesterday. I now have 7cc in a 14cc band so back to liquids for a couple of days. Maybe that will give me a boost to my next mini goal...under 290.

Mommymj1: I wish I had my walk in already! Good for you!

Pegsinthewoods: Thank you. I feel very lucky too.

WOW!! Congrats! That is my personal goal as well, I started at 339, and I will really feel like I have actually accomplished something once I can say I am under 300. So what have you been doing? 42 lbs since August is EXCELLENT!!! Please share some tips if you can?!

WOW!! Congrats! That is my personal goal as well, I started at 339, and I will really feel like I have actually accomplished something once I can say I am under 300. So what have you been doing? 42 lbs since August is EXCELLENT!!! Please share some tips if you can?!

Thanks! I wish it was since August. I really need to add to my ticker. I lost 29 lbs on the preop diet and 13 since my surgery. I'm a slow loser so am happy with my progress so far.

Thats awesome, I will be excited myself to get below 299. I have been stuck at 325 for years!!!

Thanks TB. It looks like you are almost there! I have to tell you, it feels great!

Congratulations on the weight loss....I am so excited and happy today its crazy.....I had my surgery will be 4 months tomorrow and I went to the dr today for a checkup after my 2nd fill and I have lost a total of 49 lbs.....I am at 301 and cant wait till I get to 299 as that was my first goal.....I have not been under 300 in about 10 yrs......and congratulations to all of u on your weight loss thus far and keep up the good work.....Kay:thumbup:

Kay, that is so awesome! You are so close!!! Also, congratulations on your fabulous weight loss.

I just got my first fill and I don't notice a huge difference yet. I'm thinking I'm going to need another one in a few weeks. It is keeping me full a little longer though so that is good, but I can still eat too much at a time. I'm making myself stop with 1/2 to 1 cup of food.