Shock And Awe

[thebionicbroad 127]

I hope that I don't have to be a year out, 10 pounds under goal, or wearing size 0 jeans to be considered a success, but, by golly, I feel like one. No matter what program I've been on in the past, it took me 6 months to lose 50 pounds. There was no difference between Weight Watchers, medically-supervised fasting, the "crap" band, or PhenFen. 50 pounds equaled 6 months. Well, tomorrow is my 12 weeks, and I'm down 47 pounds.

I haven't hit a stall yet (I know that I will). My hair is thinning a bit, but I've been through that before with childbirth and illness. I'm finally into a size 16, as in "off-the-rack" at regular clothing stores. I eat small quantities of healthy food, feel satisfied, and watch not only the scale but my body measurements change, too: From a 39" waist to 35. For many of you, that's still monstrous, but for someone of my age and build, it's amazing.

Has it been work? Yes and no. It took awhile to get my regimen together: liquid Vitamins and minerals, enough Protein (usually), enough Water (seldom), remembering my PPI (urp), and giving up high-acid foods and beverages. But it's as if I have the appetite that I was born with. I was a skinny kid, and because of various influences and events, I ballooned at 13. So, I again have that skinny kid's appetite. I don't binge, I stay low-carb, I don't have over-powering cravings for foods, and I'm happy with my new lot in life.

Do I have a ways to go? Of course, but how far, I have no idea. I don't know what an optimum weight is for me. I'd love to wear a size 14. A 12? I haven't worn that size since I WAS 12. It's so blasted exciting to see the possibility of a normal body size.

I love this sleeve. I love my surgeon. And I love you all for being such wonderful encouragers and examples.

[carbgrl 119]

That's awesome! Congrats.

[Jswilbur 42]

And I love your testimony!

[Tattoodmom 6]

AMAZING! I hope I have the same success as you

[Cheles 75]

What wonderful news! I'm so happy for you.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

bionic broad: You will wear smaller than 12's most likely and you will have the biggest smile on your face! I love my sleeve and all the people on this website! CONGRATS!

[VJSlim 156]

I love this sleeve. I love my surgeon. And I love you all for being such wonderful encouragers and examples.

Ditto! And I love that you feel like a success from the beginning! Awesome job! Congrats!

[readyforachange 51]

So encouraging! Congrats & thank you!

[Disneytikifan 21]

Congratulations! I hope to do as well.

[lsereno 2,525]

Congrats Bionic! So good to see you rockin your sleeve!

Lynda

[Hip2bfit 3]

I love your excitement! Excellent job!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I LOVE THIS!!!! GREAT ATTITUDE thanks for sharing and spreading GOOD CHEER TO ALL!!!!

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

You look fabulous!

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

Awesome testimony! I too hope to be in love with the whole process!!

[fern 195]

you are definately a success!!! congrats!!