Whatever comes my way...

I have only lost about 54lbs since March 25th. I can't say that I am not disappointed but I am also very grateful for this amount of loss. I exercise regularly and follow all of the other rules with 97% success- I am not perfect and sometimes I do not do all required but only sometimes. My point for posting is that even with this little loss, my world has changed so much. People notice me all the time now, they comment on how great I look, how happy I seem and I even get hit on. Some know I have had this surgery and others don't and when I get comments from those who don't, I truly feel like a success. You never know if the ones who know, make comments to make you feel good or not but the ones who don't know, truly mean it. My sons saw me in a bathing suit the other day and their comment was "wow! mom who have lost a lot of weight." Nothing made me happier then to hear the pride in their voices. My husband loves me regardless- I love him that much more for that simple fact. I am no longer the biggest women in the place, I can wear clothes and be sexy even at an 18. I love me and how truly healthy and fit I am becoming. No matter where you are in your loss, be sure to tell yourself you love yourself too!

Dawn, I know how you feel !! I'm a size 16 now , but I feel like a 10 !! I had my surgery 3/31/04 I weighed 244 when I went in the hospital and came out weighing 255 !!! I said oh Lord I gained 10 pounds ! But now I weigh 184. Most people would think this is big, but I feel sooooooooooo good and if I don't lose any more , it has been worth it. My husband is like yours he loved me fat and he loves me now. He has been so good to me. God bless you, Judy