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Today I weighed in scale finally said 145.4.....my ultimate goal can be checked off.  That is 181 lost in total.  Completed, done and checked!!!

Its taken since starting the pre op diet on 11/21/11, a total of 24.5 months...but I did it!!! A proud and delighted moment in my time

Well here it is 19 months post op and 22 months since starting the pre-op diet phase.  Pleased with my weight loss and this is the start of the second month of maintenance.  So far maintenance seems to be holding steady.  Same weight as of 8/22 (148) so this is wonderful.  Although I admit I am more nervous to step on the scale since my diet isn't as strict as previously.

I saw Dr Hanna on 9/19 for my 6 months review and he is very pleased with my efforts.  He did state again that my weight will fluctuate 2-5 pounds and that will be normal from here on out.  Not to get concerned that it will stair step and all is good,  Just  daily changes in our body chemistry, which relieved my mind when I see the scale creep up a tiny bit. Trying to keep off the scale and weigh every 10 days or so,  This can be trying at times.

My birthday was Sunday and I did not deter too far from my plan, I bought a small California Pizza kitchen thin crust pizza.  I had about 1 1/2 pieces to celebrate and it did not HURT Me!!  I am trying to enter real life with the maintenance phase and not deny myself of everything.  While shopping at the grocery they had a single piece of pineapple upside down cake that I actually picked it up but then I stopped and KNEW I was having a small portion of pizza and I put it back!  I am learning to rationalize my food choices and although I know I could have had the small piece of cake I stopped and thought about all I have gone through and how great I feel and the cake wasn't important.

These past 22 months have hopefully taught me about nutrition and life style changes.

ALL IS TOO WONDERFUL TO GO BACK!!!

How do I begin?  18 months ago my life began once again, I started this incredible journey in earnest having lost 38 pounds during the pre op phase and then using this amazing tool to reach my goals in life is something I never really believed I could do.  I weighed in this morning and to my pleasant surprise I am 148.4.  I have lost a tremendous amount of weight during these last 18 months.  I am so pleased, excited and thrilled to know that something I am so dedicated to has actually materialized.

This isn't always easy and during stalls and stair stepping it can be more then frustrating but ooh so worth it.  This was the best gift I could ever imagine to start new, excited about the path that I've chosen.  It's work, for sure but the rewards are truly a gift.

Best to all just starting out or contemplating this choice...It was a blessing for me

Nance

The past few months I have really been losing at a very slow pace.  Last month I managed to lose 3 pounds and the month prior only 1 pound.  However my goal is knocking at my door, 2 pounds to go.....Its been 17 months since surgery and i have lost 174 pounds....who in their right mind thought I would find this type of commitment and determination.....UN FREAKING REAL!

150 goal weight is my target number and anything under that would be a cushion and bonus.  I do not want to lose more then 5 after that with a final weigh in at 145 if possible.

This has been a remarkable journey, filled with some frustrating stalls but overall something to be remembered as a wonderful experience.   I have learned so much about myself during these past 17 months and pride is once again part of my vocabulary!

To those just starting it is hard work, but worth every minute to regain a new life and a fresh start.  Hopefully we all learn a new lifestyle and can continue on making the right choices

Maintenance scares me but I hope I can continue from learning all that I have in the past 17 months.

Best of luck to all

The weight is moving very slowly now, but at least I am still losing....1 lb for the month but I will take it. 9.5 to go for goal and a remarkable 171 pounds lost....I can't complain.  I feel great and know I have done and amazing job.  Proud of the job done and hope to continue even if it is 1 pound now and then. 

Another month has passed and the weight has definitely slowed.  Only 4 pounds this month but I will take 1 pound a week.  I have 11 to go to my goal and surpassed the doctor's goal already.  Life is so much different and enjoyable.  Able to walk, and get up with ease, not thinking about it at all.  I enjoy greatly being able to take a bath and getting up from the tub without concern or the added strain on my knees,  I still have health issues but my quality of life has improved ten fold. Happy to be me, and meeting people again without worry of what they think of me.  I have again found personal pride and feeling of accomplishment! The next 11 pounds are critical to me, although I feel good about myself, I need to do this for ME.

Congrats to all who have joined the loser's bench recently, it is well worth the efforts and some frustration at times.

Nance

Wow 14 months ago today I was getting ready to head to the hospital. I wasn't really nervous or scared more anxious and ready to proceed. I had made a commitment at consultation that this is what and needed to do. I had lost 39 lbs preop and that certainly jump-started my mindset.  Now to make some real progress in my transformation.

I have been struggling of late, no not with the plan but the damn numbers on the scale....stalls are miserable and so hard to get through.  You do all that you can and yet the numbers go up and down, with a 3-4 pound swing, making no progress in the right direction, last month recorded a 1 pd loss. Finally I seem to have broken through.  A SEVEN POUND LOSS FOR THIS MONTH....WOOHOOOOOO, I will gladly accept that.

15 pounds to goal, WOW  I can't believe it. Hoping to lose 181 pounds in total at the beginning and now only having 15 to go....WOWOWEEE

Unbelievable ride and filled with ups and down....but this is so worth it!

In the start of this process my life was completely different.

What a change in attitude, ability, and especially self worth.

My body seems to be in a stall period right now, I lost 1 pound for the month and the frustration has set in.  I stair step up and down with a 3 pound swing and that can drive me crazy.  So for all purposes I am registering my weight loss at a pound for the month for record keeping,

I went and saw my surgeon, Dr Hanna and he is very pleased with my progress, since seeing him for consultation I am down a total of 160 pounds and my life has changed so very much.  I can walk, breathe and enjoy being up and around.  My health has improved significantly off my diabeties meds, reduced dose for thyroid, lower blood pressures etc.  My greatest pleasures are walking and feeling so much better about myself.  My neuropathy has resurfaced again and this is causing difficulty with sleeping due to the intense pain in my hands.  This can be a permenant effect from the past health issues and the without sleeping through the night can prohibit my weight loss according to Dr Hanna.  Trying neurontin and benadryl to see if I can get some relief. and sleep better.

Biggest news is Dr Hanna wants my story and before and after pictures in his advertising and Las Vegas Bariatrics magazine... that is shocking to me....my story and pictures!!! Wow what a shock.....They took 3 pictures of me with his (my) nutrionist Joey, on my last visit this week.  So shortly I will be published....whoever would have told me this at the start of this journey I would of said no way....no flipping way!!! But this is true.  I still would like to lose 19 pounds....but can accept me the way I am...Joey told me I don't have 19 pounds to lose so that has made this stall so much better!!!

Today celebrates my first year post op...I am down 159 pounds since beginning the preop phase and am enjoying life and being ME. I have worked hard and followed a healthy lifestyle with a protein rich menu, and walking Bella every day.  I have even started walking the dogs down the block with Bella riding in her stroller for their walk too. Just think, one year ago I couldn't walk to the corner without being winded and now I am dog walking the neighbors pooches.,...unreal.

I feel good and am actually so proud of the efforts that I have given to this change.  It isn't always easy, but it is surely worth the energy! I have lost an even 120 pounds since my surgery date 1 year ago today.  My surgery was at 7:30 and that is a day that will be forever in my mind and heart.  It has given me a tool to live life once again.   To Dr Hanna I am forever grateful!

Today is a proud day....I weighed in and now have a BMI rating of 29.5, no longer obese, super or morbidly obese...OVERWEIGHT never sounded so good! woohoo.

Thanks for all the support to my friends! I am down a whopping total of 159 in an 11-1/2 months time since surgery...22 more for goal! UNFLIPPING REAL