Under 200!!

OhhMyGoodness!! Its official! Im finally under 200lbs!! I didnt think Id ever see this day, even after I had surgery I had doubts that I would manage to get under 200. Now my goal of 150 seems so close and I know that I will make it. I now weigh 196lbs!! I have avoided the scale for a couple weeks now knowing that I had gained a few pounds after I got over being sick. I wasnt sure that I was going to be able to loose the slight gain. Well I did! Now Im back to losing and feeling so much better! With less then 50lbs to go I am starting to wonder just how much more I will lose. Im a little concerned about losing too much and ending up too thin. Im quite large framed so I would look extremely sickly if I was too thin. I know that it will take me awhile to lose this last 50lbs but in the back of my head I cant help but worry about if I will be able to stop when I get to 150. I know that most here arent quite to the maintaining stage yet, but does anyone have any plans for how to maintain without losing? I never gave much thought to it until now since I didnt honestly think I would ever get to goal. I have paperwork from my surgeon about maintaining once at goal, but the paperwork says something about increasing calories. That will be a huge problem for me! I struggle everyday to try to get 1000 calories now! How in the world will I be able to increase? Any ideas or suggestions?? Anything that would help ease my mind!! Its official- Im now one of those post-ops that used to annoy me! Getting closer to goal and already worried about how to maintain!! How could I have managed to lose 130+lbs already?? where did the last 7 months go?? And where would I be right now if I wouldnt have had such a bad couple months of grazing and junk food?? This surgery does work, it is quick, but its far from easy!! Ill argue with anyone who views WLS as a quick easy fix! quick yes, easy NO!!! Amber M*

Whoohoo!!! You go girl!!! I'm soooooo proud of you!!! !!! Don't worry about how you'll maintain ... you'll find a way! What a sweet reward for all your hard work!!! and (((HUGS))) Myra G

Myra, Thanks so much! It is a huge milestone for me! I havent been under 200 in almost 15 years now.. So this is huge for me! I really have a hard time believing that the scale was right!! As for maintaining.. Im scared to death! Im worried Ill either keep loosing and get too thin.. Or that Ill find a way to get more calories and end up gaining!! I didnt realize how many steps there are in this journey and just how stressful they can be!! This is a neverending journey! Amber

WOW, amber, way to go! that's SO wonderful...i dream of being below 200 lbs! congrats! deb

Hello Amber, Congratulations on reaching onederland. It's such an awesome feeling. I know exactly how you feel. I'm still wanting to lose. I weigh myself everyday. I want to know if I've gained a pound or two so I can get rid of it right away. Congratulations again and keep up the great work. Have a great day, Diana 379/177/?

congratulataions amber!!!!! what a accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sandra a.

Amber, Keep doing what you are doing...worry about the maintaining when you get there. I'm very proud of you! I hope I join you under 200 lbs someday! Lori 384/248.5/168