I know only ya'll will understand this....

[txsonicguy 262]

It was May 27 th of this year when I decided "enough is enough". I weighed in that day at 475 pounds and vowed I was done doing this to myself and my family.

Forward 10 weeks to this morning when my scale told me in that computerized voice (yes, it talks) -"399.8 pounds". There was something about hearing the number start with "3" instead of "4" that almost made me cry. Then I remembered I was a 42 year old man and not a 14 year old girl!

When my weight is on the way down, it fluctuates 2-3 pounds a day, so I may see a "4" tomorrow, but just seeing that "3" made the surgery and everything that's gone with it seem ok.

Everyone on here has been so helpful and I hope to pay-it-forward. Thanks to everyone.

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Congrats on the "3" number!! even a 42 yo man can celebrate!!!

[michpell39 399]

That's amazing ! congrats

[ADJL 685]

Awesome victory! You have done an amazing job. Congrats!!

[NJDad 173]

I felt the same way when I went from a 3xx number to a 2xx number. It is a bit overwhelming. Congrats on the great progress.

As for being a 42 year old man, rather than a 14 year old girl..........don't worry about that at all. You are making good progress, and you have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments. Every few weeks as I see a lower tens digit in my weight 289, 279, etc........I take a picture of the scale and send it to a good friend of mine. We revel in my glory for a few seconds, then on with the day. I'm 46, not 16. And I don't care how old I am.....I share it.

[fashionstylist 458]

We are celebrating with you! U deserve it! It's hard work but it's so worth it

[KAATNS 1,473]

So happy for you!!

[Chabela 2]

Congratulations!!

[GuyMontag 1,264]

w00t!

[Joy1961 134]

Keep up the good work. You're worth it !

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Awesome job! Congratulations and keep up the good work!!!

[SIJoe 111]

Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your great results! i needed to hear this today. I'm 11 days post-op, and today - out of nowhere, came feelings of frustration, doubt and second guessing - why did I get this band? Is it going to work? But your words have given me hope. Thanks again.

[kll724 3,055]

Woohoo! :wub:

[txsonicguy 262]

I felt the same way when I went from a 3xx number to a 2xx number. It is a bit overwhelming. Congrats on the great progress.

As for being a 42 year old man' date=' rather than a 14 year old girl..........don't worry about that at all. You are making good progress, and you have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments. Every few weeks as I see a lower tens digit in my weight 289, 279, etc........I take a picture of the scale and send it to a good friend of mine. We revel in my glory for a few seconds, then on with the day. I'm 46, not 16. And I don't care how old I am.....I share it.[/quote']

That's awesome. Thanks.

[txsonicguy 262]

Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your great results! i needed to hear this today. I'm 11 days post-op' date=' and today - out of nowhere, came feelings of frustration, doubt and second guessing - why did I get this band? Is it going to work? But your words have given me hope. Thanks again.[/quote']

I felt exactly that way at about your point. I always remind myself I didn't get this way overnight, and I can't undo it overnight either.

Keep at it.