3 months out and doing well!

Hey ladies! I thought I'd post an update since I haven't in a while. This past Thursday was my 3 month "surgiversary" and so far so good. I am officially .4 pounds away from 100 total pounds lost (60 since surgery) and I am ecstatic. I'm noticing more and more the weight is actually coming off (I couldn't see it for a while even though people kept telling me).   We had a great trip to Las Vegas over the holidays and I even picked up some shirts in size 22/24! This was a big WOW moment for me since I was wearing 26/28 in HIGH SCHOOL!!!!! I don't remember ever wearing a 22/24 as they were always TOO SMALL!!! I'm not totally to 22/24 yet, but some 3xs are very large on me and I can fit perfectly into 2x. It still just BLOWS MY MIND!!!! James (my DH) is loving the weight loss and I keep telling him-- just wait, there is more to come! *hehe*    I have finally begun "feeling" smaller if you know what I mean. It is easier to hook a seatbelt, move around in the car and other 'simple' things. I never realize how much harder it was when I was bigger!  Eating is still a challenge, but I'm getting there. I have resolved myself to the fact that it is trial and error. Vacation did have some bumps in the road, but it was mainly b/c I ate too fast or drank too much too soon before eating. One of my resolutions this new year is to exercise more and eat healthier. I know I'm eating smaller portions, but some of those old foods are creeping back in. I need to take fix that issue NOW before it gets out of hand.  Anyway, I hope you all had a great Christmas and here's to a wonderful 2008 for all of us!!!  Thanks so much for your support and friendship! It truly is cherished!!!

Hey!  I am so glad to hear from you and to know that you are doing well.  Yeah, we have to tame our old habits.  Doesn't it feel wonderful to be under 300.  I still get excited when I see it.  I have been over 300 lbs for so many years.  Keep us posted!

Hey Melinda,

Glad to see your update!  We had our surgery so close to the same time and are on the same track with our "since surgery" loss too!  I "hit" 62 today. I probably have some 22/24's for your if interested... some stuff pretty new.  Will you be able to meet for lunch next week on the 15th when I"m down there?  Or come to the Raleigh gathering on the 19th?  If so, let me know and I'll be rounding up some stuff for you.  I have quite a few tops I think, some like new!

Hope to see you soon!

Melinda -

Thanks so much for the update. It's great to hear that you are doing sooooo well! Congratulations on all your hard work. It's just amazing that you've nearly lost a total of 100 lbs! Be sure to make note of all of those little WOWs that happen, like fastening your seatbelt more easily. It's one of those things that really helps to see just how far we've come in terms that aren't related to the scale, but really more to the quality of life improvments.

I also applaude you for noticing the changes in your eating patterns. When's the last time you could honestly say that you were able to effectively identify and isolate issues that were contributing to your problems with food in the past?! Kudos for recognizing issues and putting a plan of attack into action.

Enjoy those 22/24's while you can. Soon you won't be able to wear anything in a plus size.

Wishing you continued success, health and happiness in the new year.

Barb

Thanks for the update Melinda!!  I am glad to hear you are doing so well!  You need to get some update pics!!

Wendy, Yes, I can still do lunch on the 15th with you. I'll put it on my calendar right now so I won't forget.  :) I'll try to remember to PM you my work phone number as well so you can call me from the doctor's office if you are running late.   Unfortunately, I'm NOT going to be able to make it to the get together on the 19th though. My 30th Birthday is January 20 and James is taking me to Myrtle Beach with some friends that weekend to celebrate. :)  I promise I'll make it to one of the get togethers soon though-- especially if you make it a monthly event...  I'd LOVE the clothes that you have. I think I went a little overboard buying 3xs. I know they are from Ross and some of them were smaller to begin with, but I know now I will be shooting right through them fast! I'll probably be posting shortly for anyone who needs those sizes!!!  Feel free to bring them with you on Tuesday. :) I really appreciate it!!!  Alice gave me some as well and I need to get through them- another thing that I've been too busy to do.  Barb, Thanks for the encouraging words. It is amazing to be able to "see" what you did wrong and honestly feel the need to improve. James is putting himself back on a 'diet" if that is what you would call it, and I told him I needed to also. Not necessarily a diet- but eating healthier foods and not so much dining out.  We had gotten to the point we were eating out WAY to much because of our schedules, but it is really hard to eat the proper things doing that.  I know I need to exercise also and I need to get motivated. Like I said, these are resolutions that I will work on this year. :)  I know once I lose more weight, exercising will become easier and maybe one day something I enjoy!  Jen, I actually took pictures yesterday! I also have some from Las Vegas... I'll try to get them uploaded tonight. Like I said earlier, I can actually see the loss myself now and it's amazing.... :)

Look'n forward to seeing you at lunch.  I think there might be several of us there! Unless something changes, the Raleigh group meets every 3rd Saturday.  Barb keeps up with that and posts in here and in the MeetUp group too!   See you next week and have fun celebrating that big birthday!

GIrl, you are doing great!  You'll need to get one of those Century Cards for your profile!  I figure that now that the holidays are over, it will be a little easier to keep focused on our weight loss, eat right and exercise.   Take care and keep up the great work!  Alice

YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!!  Look at you...  woo hooo!  Congratulations on your mucho success! OH...and by the way...  I got the exact treadmill you did for Christmas.  Remember you sent me the link for yours...  Well I went and got that bad boy!  It is great!!!   So thanks for your input...  I really appreciate it. Connie

Connie, I'm so glad you like it! We love ours and it wasn't a bad price!!! I actually walked a half mile on it last night and did weights. I was proud of myself!!!!  Enjoy it and we'll both watch the pounds just come off together!!! :)