I have reached a point in my weight lose where this isn't about what the number on the scale says anymore. I started out wanting WLS because my weight negatively affected almost every aspect of my life. I was depressed beyond belief. I felt out of control, my body hurt, and I was ashamed of myself. I avoided people, gatherings, family and social functions because I felt so self conscious about my size. I couldn't do things I loved like taking long walks on the beach, riding rollercoaster’s, going dancing, riding a bike, swimming, etc... My clothing selection was VERY limited to basically whatever could fit. Now almost 1 year post RNY and 165 lbs lost, that is 83.7% of my excess weight, I feel like I got my life back. I was walked out of Dillard’s the other day with a bag full of new clothes that made me feel "beautiful", a pair of wedge sandals I never could have worn a year ago. I've got energy coming out of my eyeballs. I am free of my overeating habits. I love myself again. I feel confident and at peace with myself for the first time in many years. This has been such a blessing for me. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. It's not about the number on the scale. THIS is what it's about. Feeling free of those demons....having the dark cloud lifted away. Getting to enjoy the one and only life I'm going to get. I'm thankful everyday for getting my life back.