6 months out...

TomN
on 6/28/13 4:46 am

RNY on 12/27/12 with

Hoped to have photos up by now but maybe another time... Long story short, I began my process weighing in at 488 in October of 2011, lost 55 pounds prior to my surgery six months ago...hence the surgery weight of 433. Yesterday I stepped on the scale and am 291. I can't believe I am 3 lbs shy of losing 200 lbs. I can't believe I have lost 142 lbs in the last six months. I can't believe I am 47 lbs from losing 1/2 of myself or that I am 51lbs from my goal weight. And yet, it is real and I am over the moon for having the opportunity to do it. I celebrated with my morning 3 mile walk and then walked the golf course in the afternoon...someone actually recently called me a fast walker. I have a way to go and know that the challenge I have faced my whole life will remain a challenge that I have to work on each and every day but my toolkit is packed and I like my odds going forward. Thank you all for your wisdom, patience and dignity for I will never be able to repay the debt of gratitude I feel for having this site as a support system. I keep playing the same line in my head that comes from the Shawshank Redemption... "Get busy livin or get busy dyin. Damn Straight!"

karenp8
on 6/28/13 4:54 am - Brighton, IL

Congratulations on your progress. It's hard to believe,isn't it! I'm 10 months out and still can't grasp that I am a all person now after being overweight my entire life. I have gone from 258.5 to 126.4 and from a size 24 to a size 2. I'm thankful every day for my surgeon and the opportunity to lead a healthy life now!

Jilly Bean
on 6/28/13 4:55 am - IN

RNY on 07/09/12

So happy for you!!! You're doing great. Love the attitude!!!

Surgery weight: 232 lbs. / Goal: 145 lbs. Height: 5'5" Fat? Ain't nobody got time for that.

Karen R.
on 6/28/13 4:57 am

RNY on 04/14/13

That's just crazy good! Congratulations to you. I love your upbeat attitude and enthusiasm.

5'4" | Pre Surgery BMI: 40.7 | Current BMI: 20.8 | SW: 237 | CW: 121 | GW: 125

martitalinda
on 6/28/13 5:11 am

RNY on 02/05/07

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! wayyyyyyyyyyyyy to go!!! and I love love love that line playing in your head ... now its going to be playing in mine too YES! Wishing you continued success on this awesome journey ... I am soooooooo happy for you!!!

autumnsiggy2 RNY 2/5/07 no regain having implemented lifestyle changes....

PetHairMagnet
on 6/28/13 6:06 am

RNY on 05/13/13

Wow, that is just fantastic! You have lost a whole person!! YEAH!!!!

KEEP IT UP!

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!