Congrats. I know it feels awesome... Keep up the good work....

Good morning all! Today I officially hit the 100#s lost mark! I actually hit it before, but I didn't count it because it was due to water loss only, but today it is for real! I am so happy to have hit this goal, I really wanted to make it here before my 6 month mark! My next goal is to go under 200, which, hopefully, won't be too long! Surgery date October 19th Starting weight: 304 Today's weight: 204 Total loss thus far: 100 LBS YIPEE!!! I am so glad we are all doing so well, lets keep it up! Congratulations everyone! Amber

Hi all , I am 6mths and 3days out and down 92lbs.I exercise 4 to 5 days a week and I havent had any problems so far. I am under 250lbs for the first time in 15years. Surgery date 10/01/04 starting weight 335 current weight 243 Life is good......I am glad everyone is doing so well.

Thank you for your post. It really means alot. I cant actually handle fruit yet. I just recently am able to handle a bit of cucumber though and it was much more satisfying then pizza. I hate pizza now. I generally crave the good things but most of what I want, i still cant handle. Like Id love to eat a salad. Heck, a bowl of lettuce, lol. It just doesnt sit well. I havent thrown up in a few weeks now so Im afriad to try new things in fear of it. I try new things at night, after ive met my water and protein needs so that if I do get sick, at least I got in what I needed. I really just need my bf home. The girls want their dad more everyday and it breaks my heart but at the same time, he is doing this for us. So we can have a better life. I think I have a touch of seperation anxiety. Thank you (and everyone) I feel much better and am making a conscience effort to get back in the swing of things. Debb

Thanks for reminding me about the fritos,lol. looks like we are in a similar eating boat. I think that is part of my problem is that im feeling deprived. I cant actually handle fruit yet, so it doesnt help the sweet urge. Thanks for the reminders. I do feel so much better. I can play with my kids instead of watching them play, I bought size 16 jeans a short time ago and they are already too big. That right there should be motivation enough to stick to it. I guess I just wanted to feel normal and for everyone to stop staring at me because I have 1 chicken wing on my plate and couldnt even fini**** No one really understands, except someone who is going through it. Thank God for this place. Where I live there is 0 support. My surgeon is 7 hours away. I do keep in touch and attend my regular visits. Its just not the same. I did find a weight loss support group but they were rather uneducated on the topic and didnt really take me seriously since I "took the easy way out" I really hate that phase. There is NOTHING easy about throwing up several times a day for 5 months. Nothing easy about eating an ounce of "food" or gagging down the latest shake. Theres nothing easy about what my brain sees in the mirror, regarless of the scale. Sorry for yet another rant, lol Thanks though.