1 year post op

So today is my anniversary!!! A year ago I was 218lbs and today I am 143lbs. I always thought people lost at least 100lbs by the time they reached their anniversary but I'm proof that this is not true. I'm happy with my 75lb loss and I'll continue to work towards my goal. I'd include a pic but I don't know how to do it.

Happy Surgiversary! Congrats on the weightloss!

Could the 75 versus 100 loss have something to do with being what is called "a lightweight" to begin with?  If you look at your loss in a different mathematical angle (percentage lost or BMI figures), it probably would be considered super duper, A+, and all that. Glad you are happy nonetheless.  PS: Whenever I can bribe one of my daughters into helping me figure out before/after pics postings, I'll do the same.  Until then... 

Congratulations!! This is a terrific victory. I would be SOOO happy to weight 143.

Thank you all. Yes, you're right, I wasn't as heavy as some. I'm also not that tall either, I'm only 5'2. My cousin came over last night with a few presents and 2 pictures of me the day of surgery. Holy crap, I had no neck! It's crazy because I became fat about 10 years ago. I never saw myself as big as I was. When I would see pictures of myself it was a real eye opener. I didn't understand who I was looking at, as if it was some sort of cruel joke that no one filled me in on.  

Happy one year!

YAY FOR YOU!!

Thanks a lot guys. Seems like I should have utilized this forum more often. You guys are very supportive, much appreciated. 

 

 

Happy one year! Mine is tomorrow!

Congrats!!!!! Our numbers are almost identical. I'm the same height as you. 7/12/12 was my wls at 222pounds and now I weigh 140. I notice that my weight has stayed there & won't budge to the 130's as of the past month And that's ok but I'm watching what I eat & trying but not always succeeding at increasing my activity level because I would like to be in the 130s for goal. Best of luck to you!