GOAL!

[MINI-Me 196]

Becca - I totally understand those second thoughts. I was so sure I would be the one who failed (after all, every other diet failed me) ... but I am the same weight as 17 (a looooooooooooong time ago) wearing 6 and 8's. While it has been work, it's been easier to do than any other diet I've tried. I am very confident that maintenance will be fairly straightforward. I am so grateful to have had this surgery and starting my life again. My husband is thrilled with my new body (not that he complained about my old one) ... I feel like a 17 year old again. (Well, with a few more wrinkles and not quite the energy level.)

[chilo1 62]

Congratulations mimi-me!!!!!! I feel so happy for you, and it gives me faith again, as yesterday I didn't have such a good day, and thinking what if this is all I lose?(I'm a bit more than half way to goal 2 months out) These real life success stories give me strength to carry on. Enjoy your new self!!!!

[clk 3,519]

Wow. Just, wow! I've watched your entire journey, quietly from the sidelines. You've done a tremendous job. Thanks for being such an inspiration.

Definitely keep going if you want! You can do it, all it will take is time.

Huge, HUGE congrats!

~Cheri

[Keys Pirate 70]

Congratos Mini!! You are one of my many heroes on this board and you are one that I always knew would hit goal!! One of your later posts was grumbling about the last few pounds - I am SO there!! But, like you, I know I'll get there - our bodies just need to decide when at the very end there and it's ALL GOOD!!! I am so excited for all of us! What a long, strange trip it's been, eh?? Hugs to you!!

C

[Tiffykins 673]

YAY YAY YAY I'm sooooooooooooooooo proud of you, and your determination ! ! !

Congrats! ! !

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Hooray, Mini!! Now - where are the pictures?!! We need pic-chaws!!!! =)

[MINI-Me 196]

Hooray, Mini!! Now - where are the pictures?!! We need pic-chaws!!!! =)

I have 2 on my "gallery". I think everyone can see them.

To everyone else ... Thank you! Your encouragement helped me to keep my eyes forward and get where I am today.

On another note - we had a health screening today at work. Something I always hated going to in the past. My numbers were awesome. The nurse walking me through the results said I was the healthiest person she's seen in the past 2 days. Me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

• Chol - 141
  
• HDL - 66
  
• TC/HDL ratio - 2.1
  
• LDL - 61
  
• Trig - 72
  
• Blood Glucose - 70
  
• BP - 117/77
  

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

[juliarh 35]

Wow!!! hurray and a million congratulations -- you are an inspiration to all of us still on the journey!!

[MINI-Me 196]

Wow!!! hurray and a million congratulations -- you are an inspiration to all of us still on the journey!!

The good news is that I am still on the journey right along with you.

No matter what month or year I am in, I will always be a WLS Patient.

This is my lifelong journey

... But the difference is this time I WILL DO IT!!!! I will be thin and healthy and not gain the weight back. What a concept. And, so "freeing" after being a slave to the scale and my tight pants for so many years.

[juliarh 35]

You're right -- this is a life long journey -- couldn't have said it better -- and I'm really glad you're on the journey with us

[M2G 1,836]

Congratulations! Being at goal must be a WONDERFUL feeling! Glad you are enjoying your new smaller, healthier version of you!!

[SParkle 4]

What a lovely post to read.... congratulations!!! I'm SO pleased for you...can't wait until I am posting the same one.

I think if you feel you can shift a bit more and would be happy a little slimmer then go for it.. I have an idea of how I want to look (bodywise) when I reach my goal.... the numerical one is another one.... I may or may not still have the lumps and bumps at that weight, its been so long since I've been 140 that I don't know how I'll look.

Well done hun..... fantastic job!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I'm so happy for you mini! I knew you could do it!!! You are a great inspiration to me ...hugs!!!!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Mini, can you share how much weight you lost per month? 1st month, 2nd month, and so on?

[Was a humpty dumpty 35]

Wow that's great!