WOW...it really CAN happen!!!

I've never posted on this board, but I want some of you to know that although having a high BMI makes it seem like you could NEVER reach goal, you can!!! Pre-op I was 432 pounds with a 68 BMI. Now after losing 251 pounds, I'm actually getting close to goal!!! I never thought it could really happen. I hope this is encouraging to some of you that may be just starting out and can't see how you could ever lose that much weight. It's not an impossible feat. Just keep the course and it can happen for you too!!!

THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT BOBBY AND CONGRATS ON YOU WEIGHT LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SANDRA A.

Hey Bobby, Thanks for the post. I know I sure can use the encouragement. We don't see much of former SMO'ers who have reached their goal. I'm going to sit down now and read your profile. I myself have been feeling lately that I'm NEVER going to come near my goal. But your post makes me feel that I will!!!!! Congrats on your weightloss you have done and awsome job~~~~!!!!! Take Care and you will reach your goal........Keep us posted!!! Carmella

CONGRATULATIONS Bobby!! I am pre-op and its very inspiring to hear stories like yours. WAY TO GO!! Jamie

Hi Bobby. I just read your profile, "WOW". You are such an inspiration. I just had surgery on Halloween and have to say I feel pretty darn good. After reading what you went through I can't complain at all. Thank you for sharing your story with me and everybody else. ((((Veronica))))

WELCOME... and thx 4 the encouragment..I hope I can be an encouragement to someone some day. My...I am sooooo proud of you!! Keep it up and reach your goal...ain't nuttin' stoppin' ya now huney! lol.. You will love this sight..Lots of wonderful people on here..I am still not very know, rather new myself, but I love reading the posts.. I don't get too involved yet.. Have fun and enjoy everyone.. and again...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! Hugz.... Elaine O.

I have been thinking that for a while now I will never get any were near goal you and me started at about the same place that give me hope and I really need a lot of hope right now I have not lost a lb in over 2 weeks makes me cry every day cant fail at this to I dont want to have done this for nothing thank you for telling us all your story thanks love you guys shelley

Hi Shelley, Please do not beat yourself up over not being at the weight you feel that you should be at by now. Tell me something......Are your clothes feeling more loose? I bet they are!!! What are numbers anyway...Why is it that we judge ourselves by that number that is on the scale?? I am still pre-op, but remind me please if I get to playing the "numbers game" post-op. I guess sometimes our priorities change after we start enjoying the attention we get after losing some weight. Keep in mind also that guys loose the weight so much faster than us ladies..and the more excess they have to loose..the faster it comes off. I think that is soooo not fair. My son was 450 when he had wls in Feb of 2004...and his changes were almost instant...but over 200 pounds gone later, he still sees himself as the Fat Kid. I say too bad they don't do surgery on our mind while we are under because the whole experience is "mind boggling" Take care and hang in there Shelley...a SMO in Arizona is pulling for you sweetie! Hugs and smiles, Virginia

I know I am lossing in. but.... there is always that but in there I have changed in a lot of ways some good some not so good getting lost in this I guessed before that the fat was in my way now that it is going away I dont know how to live with out it I guess it helped me not have to face a lot of people love you guys shelley

Hello Bobby, Congratulations on your weight loss. You have done awesome. Diana 379/199/?