NINE MONTHS OUT!

Hello to all... I am having my nine month surgiversary tommorrow and I had to let all of you newbie's know out there that life can get so much better after surgery... I started out at a bmi of 67 and am now 39. I weighed in at a whopping 397 and as of this morning am 231. Which makes me with a loss of 166lbs. I never thought when I began this journey that I would be one of the fortunate ones to lose weight that great. I have always had huge obsticles hanging in my way. I would lose five and gain fifteen. Lose twenty and gain thirty five. I have always been 400lbs for as many years as can remember. My grown children have never seen me like this now... I go and get out and actually do things. I have been from football games to soccer games with my grandchildren.Went to a parade that my grandson was in and walked all day at a peanut festival and then went shopping after standing on my feet for like eight hours non stop. Been to the movies and "fit" in the seats. Go in malls or thrift stores or flea markets and can find clothes that fit me... Me I say... I never have been one to find things in my sizes without having to go to specialty stores that cater to large people. I now wore a 18 hag harbor outfit yesterday to a funeral and actually noone was starring at the huge woman wobbling in the room. So yes, would I do it again? Omg how could I even answer that without tearing up? It has given me life back and has given me back to my family instead of me watching life pass me by. So to all you out there that wonder if you are doing the right thing... All I can say is if you were in the shape I was in yes.... You are so doing the right thing... Thanks to everyone who has been there for me from the beginning.... What a ride I tell ya... Hugs Marge

Marge- You give me so much encouragement. I can hardly wait for my surgery on Dec. 20. My weight is close to yours I think. I am so tired of being in so much pain and I am so tired of missing out on life. You are a real inspiration that you have accomplished so much in just 9 months. It gives me hope. I know the road will not be easy, but it is do able. Karen

Dear Marge, Congratulations. I started at about the same weight and am now almost a year out. I am still discovering things I can do that I just assumed I couldn't. I am so used to being "proactive" about not trying things because of my weight. Yesterday I even sat in one of those tall bar-height chairs. I could never sit in them because I was too big to get far enough back not to slide out! I am so grateful that this surgery has enabled me to be successful in losing so much weight. I am now down 181 pounds. Keep up the good work, Sally

Congratulation Sally... You are doing great! I just discovered the 0ver 50 board. I usually hang out on the main board and just stumbled acrossed this one. You ladies are sure giving me what I need. Keep up the good work! Christina

Marge, congratulations on your 9-month anniversary! I must say, 166 lbs is a pretty darned big baby! Thanks for leading the way for those of us who are following you on this path to a better, healthier life. I sure appreciate you a lot. Kix

Hi Sharon - Thanks so much for your post. Wow.. What an inspiration you are lady. I was getting teared up reading your post. I started out at 404. I'm down to 341 and hope that I someday will have the success you have had. How soon after surgery did you start working out? What types of excercise did you do? I'm so proud of you. Thank you for giving me hope. Christina

Hi Marge, Congratulations on your weight loss!!! Your doing awesome for 9 months out. wooohoo!!! Also congratulations on all your wow moments. (((hugs))) Diana

Congratulations Marge! Huggs, Ruth

Congratulations Marge!!!! I'm so proud of you! I'm 17 months out and have lost 151 lbs and have been holding for quite some time...I'm taking your slow loser role for you! Even though, I'm not getting skinny, I couldn't be more grateful for the new life my weight loss has given me. I can understand all that you are saying. I'm wearing a 16???? Still seems impossible to me. Big Hugs, Lori 384/233/199

Hey Marge, Sorry this reply is a little late, but you know what a busy girl I am - ... never too busy for my best bud, though. I am so happy for you and the success that you've had and will continue to have. You are an inspiration to me and many others, I know. I loved being able to meet you and be a part of your family, if only for a short time. I also enjoyed watching you with a stunned look on your face everytime you found and bought something that wasn't the size of a small tent! You're doing great, and I am so proud! Keep on truckin' and I will too, and by the time you hit North Dakota, they'll have to special order our small sizes for us! Take Care, Tan