6 Months! How Time Flies!!!!!

Well, 6 months and here I am! Wow, I can hardly believe how fast the time has gone. I had really hoped to be at goal today, even though I knew it was ambitious, but it was a goal. I'm currently 11 pounds away. Still pretty good, I think! I need to post an official 6 month pic and take my measurements to see how much I've really shrunk in the past 6 months. I'm wearing a solid 8 and some 6's. I'm guessing I'll be a solid 6 by the time I reach goal. My next goal is to be in the 140's by my 6 month checkup which is 8/3. After that, I'd like to be at goal (140) by the end of September, or 8 months. My weight loss has really slowed down. I only lost 4 pounds during my 6th month. I do need to be better about exercising. I'm only working out about 2 times/week right now. I really need to start getting more weight training in to start firming up some areas. I would love to have a tummy tuck in late winter/early spring of 2007 along with some lipo. I'm pretty comfortable with most of my body, but I've always wanted one of those nice, flat tummies and I definitely have some loose, sharpay-looking skin in that area. Plus I'll get the added benefit of them sewing my stomach muscles back together that got stretched out during pregnancies. So, I need to start saving for the surgery! Other than that, things are good. I can basically eat about anything. I still get sick on occassion, but it's down to once every 3 weeks or so. I haven't tried steak yet, just ground beef. I've done a little salad, but am being cautious as the first time I tried it, it made me sick. I need to watch the carbs that are sneaking back into my diet and the mindless grabbing of a handful of "this or that" when go into the kitchen. I need to go back to the WW mentality of planning out my day's food, that always helps. People still have been very complimentary. We had some out of town family in for my DH's parent's anniversary and everyone at the party just couldn't stop saying how great I looked. We have my DH's 20th high school reunion in 2 weeks and that should be fun. Then we're off to Aspen for a trip with my in-laws and I would have been absolutely dreading it without this surgery. The idea of whitewater rafting, hiking, etc. would have sent my into a panic. Now, I can't wait to do all of those active things! Thanks to everyone on this board for your continued support. There were many times that reading your posts helped me get through a rough time or just made my smile (especially Jaci's posts!! ). Without all of you, my journey to this point would not have been the same. I can't wait to meet all of you in person in Vegas! To continued good health & happiness!! Lisa S. 227/151/140 5'6.5"

Congratulations Lisa Time sure goes by fast. Sometimes I wish I could slow it down just a little Sending hugs, Ronna

Very nice words Lisa! You've done really great and you also have a good attitude. This surgery is definitely life changing. Karen S.