Goal Reached - ThinnerTimes

Peckkale · 10-10-2005, 12:41 PM

My 1st goal has finally been reached. It took 3 months and 20 days but I did finally make it. I've reached the half way mark. I've lost 50 lbs and have 50 lbs left to go.

Over the weekend we had a yard sale and I put most of my fat clothes. I was a bit upset when my daughter sold them for $1.00 each but got over it when we went shopping the next day and found I could finally button and zip those "relaxed fit" size 12 jeans!

I've been reflecting back and can't believe the changes I've underwent thanks to this life-changing surgery.

I can get up out of a chair without grunting with effort.
I can pick up things from the floor.
I can sit on the floor and get up again!
I fit in a booth at the restaurant with room to spare.
I can take a bath and not feel like a beached whale in 6" of water.
I can cross my legs.
I am no longer an embarrassment to my family when we're out in public.
I can sit in any chair without worring if it will hold me.

I've learned that even at my age, I still am desirable.
I've learned that giving up on myself is not acceptable.
I've learned that mankind, in general, is attracted to pretty people so I've promised myself to be polite to obese people when I encounter them and always remember my obese days.
I've learned to leave the car keys at home and walk whenever possible.
I've come to understand just how short life really is.
I'm learning to deal with head-hunger.
I'm learning to deal with emotional eating.

I've learned to Just Say NO to desserts.

You have helped make this possible. It was this forum that helped me hang on to my dream of wls when it looked like it would never happen.

As I set down the path toward my final goal, Normal Weight, I want to say Thank You to each of you!

Thank you for being here. For sharing the ups and downs and for supporting me when no one else did.

LizardQueen · 10-10-2005, 01:00 PM

Congrats Peck! You have done so well! I don't know what we would do without you around here! I would have starved to death by now if it weren't for you being the Recipe Queen! I hope everything continues to go smoothly for you in the coming months! Big hugs coming your way!

LisaQ · 10-10-2005, 01:05 PM

That is so awesome. I think what you have said, really says it all about the problems we encounter. Crossing your legs. Imagine. The beached whale in 6" of water. so true sista. But just look at you now. Glad I'm finally on the losing side.

Peckkale · 10-11-2005, 06:15 PM

Thanks to both of you. My daughter has called me "The incredible melting woman."

I'm just hoping I can get the other 50 lbs off without too much of a struggle.

sUzYzPLaCe · 10-11-2005, 06:30 PM

I don't feel to bad now.. I was all feeling sorry for myself because I've only lost 56 lbs in 3 months and about 10 days. I love what you can do now, and I can do so much more than I could before the surgery. Even with the complications I've had I would do it again.

Suzy

Peckkale · 10-11-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sUzYzPLaCe

I don't feel to bad now.. I was all feeling sorry for myself because I've only lost 56 lbs in 3 months and about 10 days. I love what you can do now, and I can do so much more than I could before the surgery. Even with the complications I've had I would do it again.

Suzy

Looks like you and I are slow losers. ... At least we're losing right.

I'm worried I won't reach goal of 124 lbs but then when I think back to just two months ago I couldn't see myself at 174.

We'll get to goal...Eventually.

mfergusont · 10-11-2005, 07:45 PM

Peckkale, I am so very happy for you, Congrats! You are doing really well.
You have helped me a lot, especially with all your recipes. They are soooo good, especially the pumpkin pie ones.
I have no doubt you will get to your goal, it will happen! I can identify with your fear though, I wonder the same of myself often. I think its natural to be afraid.

TabFox · 10-11-2005, 08:04 PM

Congrats on your loss! 50 lbs is an incredible amount of weight! Be proud of yourself! Remember if you started out at a lower weight, it will come off a bit slower, but that's ok. It's much better than gaining, right?!!!!!!