One-derland, Here I am!

Hi All,

I want to start by thanking all of you *****plied to my post "10 months post-op" last week.  Your warmth and kindness was so appreciated.  It brought me to tears.  It is so special to have a community of people sharing my struggles and successes.  To be surrounded by people who understand the frustrations of obesity and the challenges of WLS is so special to me.  Thank you all for your kind hearts. 

Well, I did it.  This morning I weighted 198.  I have arrived in one-derland.  As I said in a previous post, I never thought I'd be this successful.  When I started at 385 pounds, I didn't think I'd ever weigh less than 300 pounds again.  I had a glimmer of hope of hitting 250, but not a thought of getting to 200.  I'd see the one-derland posts, and think - never for me. 

Well, I cannot express how happy I am that I was WRONG.  Here I am, and I'm still going strong.  I'm still losing 2 pounds a week, and I anticipate losing another 15 pounds by my 1 year anniversary.  This will be just a few pounds from my current goal weight.  I should hit my surgeons goal in 2 weeks!

Weight loss surgery is amazing.  I obviously couldn't manage my weight before surgery, and now it is manageable -- not easy but possible.

My words of advice to newbies is

1. trust the process.  This really works. 
2. Follow your plan.  WLS is only a tool.  You have to do the work.
3. Don't get too emotionally involved in how fast you lose.  As long as your weight is falling, you'll get there.  I drove myself crazy with frustration over how fast the weight was dropping, and yet, here I am, near goal in 10 months.  The rate of weight loss isn't what matters. The stalls and plateaus are just part of the process. As long as you are losing, you'll get there. 

Again, thank you all for your kindness and support.  You are the BEST!

Carol

Congratulations Carol.  You are an inspiration to all.  You've done a great job.  You are also so kind and encouraging to everyone. 

Anita

Congratulations!!!! You are an inspiration to us all.

Wowza! That's awesome. It's astonishing how great proving yourself wrong feels! :-) Welcome to One-derland. Your words of advice totally ring true.

Renee

Your level of weight loss has been great!  I don't compare myself to others, and know my journey will take longer, and I'm cool with that.  My weight really doesn't want to budge from where I am right now, but I'm pushing through it and doing the best I can.  I just moved, so I lost my therapist who I will miss greatly.  I may end up having to find a new one here.  We'll see.  If I find myself getting out of control, I certainly will.

I'm just so happy for you!

Jane

CONGRATS CAROL!!!!

Congratulations!!

WHOO-HOOO!  Onederland! Way to go Carol!!!! 

Woot woot Carol!  The reason you've succeeded so well is not the surgery - it's YOU!  What a strong role model you are!

It's a good thing to be "WRONG" sometimes!!!!!!

Congrats and I wish you much success. You have been an inspiration to me and I always enjoy your posts.

Keep rocking it!!!