February 2005 Surgery Date

Steph, Thanks for your reply! Wow, you are just days away from your (original) goal!! Way to go! Your feedback is really helpful, especially since we're basically the same height. I think if I get back to exercise (the real kind, not the once-every-other-week kind) then 150 is a very achievable goal for me, and sounds like that's somewhere around a size 10 or maybe a few pounds less could be...dare I say it??...an 8! Wow, I'm very impressed by everyone's successes! Thanks for posting your specifics, it's really helpful. Marie

mariec
on 12/15/05 7:33 am - NJ

Thank you so much! That is such a helpful reply. I'm just not aware of what weight looks like what, and although I am a firm believer that it's not about the "numbers", I do find that I need some reference points in order to know what's realistic and possible. I appreciate it! Marie

stephgerlette
on 12/15/05 7:03 am - St Charles, MO

RNY on 02/01/05

hi marie.... my personal goal is 150 but my nutritionist set a goal for 143...i'm 5'8". and right now at 153 pounds i'm comfortable in a size 10...i'm going shopping tomorrow to see if i can get into a size 8 yet. Size 8 was my goal, but i might just keep going to the 143 pound goal...just depends. i can't ever decide! Steph 350/153/143-150

cajungirl
on 12/15/05 5:27 am

You lose 32 more lbs and you'll definitely be in an 8-10....only takes a few lbs as we get smaller to change sizes....at 139 I was wearing an 8-10, at 126, I'm in a 4-6, just wanted to share to show you it's definitely a possibility.

mariec
on 12/15/05 5:02 am - NJ

Oh yeah, I just realized I forgot to post my own height!

Anyhow, I'm pretty tall at 5'9". So, I'm pretty darn sure a 3 is never going to be in my future!!

But geez, a 10 or an 8 sure would be nice! I guess my goal weight of 150 would put me around a 10 or so. I think my sister (who has never been fat a day in her life and is 5'10) is around 155lbs and wears a 10. Marie

cajungirl
on 12/15/05 4:47 am

Hi Marie, hun the 10 is attainable I think, of course it depends on bone structure and such. I'm a shorty

and small boned so don't compare yourself to where I or anyone else is. You're getting close to goal, remember most lose up to 18 months just slower than the first 6 months and then it is work but still can happen...work your tool. BTW, how tall are you? Dana

mariec
on 12/15/05 4:35 am - NJ

Hi Ladies, Congrats on such great achievements, everyone in this thread!! I'm wondering, would you mind sharing how tall you are? I usually don't do the comparison thing, but when I saw the sizes you've posted my jaw was hanging open!! I'm down from a size 24 to a 14. The 14's fit but look a little weird, thanks to my odd saggy shape. (But I'll take it any day over where I came from !!) My goal is to wear a 10. Just lately, as great as I feel to have gotten to a 14, I've been feeling like a 10 is pretty much unattainable. I'm still losing slowly (and if I could exercise more frequently could probably pick up the pace!). Would really appreciate your sharing height info! Thanks!! Marie 297/182/ goal 150

cajungirl
on 12/14/05 11:26 pm

((((Steph)))) thanks sweetie, I like the tiny comment, I don't see it but it feels good to be called tiny. Wanted to share with you....someone told me last week that I need to find someone that I think is the same size as me and take a picture of us together, it supposedly helps us mentally to see the comparison. I'm going to Louisiana tomorrow to see my parents and I'm going to take a picture with my mom or sister, they say I'm much smaller than them but I feel bigger so I'm hoping this helps. These mental games are

You are doing so well yourself Steph, I'm really proud of you....we've all worked so hard to be where we are today....congratulations. Hugs, Dana

cajungirl
on 12/14/05 11:21 pm