Onederland!

[Beecharmer1982 9]

I'm finally back in the 100's!!!!! As of this morning, I weighed in at 197. That is down 40 lbs since being sleeved on May 10th!!!!!!!!!!

I honestly feel so much better already. My lower back isn't constantly hurting and my heel pain is slowly getting better. I work on my feet all day (medical assistant) and I used to be in severe pain by 10am, but now I can make it through the whole work day without any! And I'm not super stiff when I first wake up. Not to mention, I was finally able to fit into size 16 jeans!!!! I'm absolutely loving the fact that I can wear (some) cute clothes now!

I still have a long road ahead, with about 70 lbs to go, but I'm celebrating today!!

[MamaMelly 97]

That's so awesome! What an inspriation. I'm getting sleeved on Thursday, and it's stories like yours that make me so excited to start my new life! The thought of being in Onderland! Last time I was there, I was a young teenager!!! Awesome work girl!

[Willow216 91]

Congrats Beecharmer, Isn't it Awesome!!

After 4 1/2 months post surgery I finally got to "Onederland" on July 29th, haven't been under 200 in over 10 years. Feels So Good!

[traceyinflorida 499]

Congratulations! I can't wait to get there! 15 more pounds!

[TMyers1471 87]

Congrats! I myself just reached onederland and I was overjoyed! Nice work.

[JenC 90]

Congratulations! Great way to start your day! Enjoy the feeling!

[vinnyfan 23]

Congratulations! I just recently got back into the 200's and I'm thrilled about that. I can't wait until I see the 100's again. Keep up the good work!

[Chuckles 28]

Cant wait to join you!

[Beecharmer1982 9]

Congratulations! I just recently got back into the 200's and I'm thrilled about that. I can't wait until I see the 100's again. Keep up the good work!

That's a great milestone in itself! You go girl!

[Beecharmer1982 9]

Congrats Beecharmer' date=' Isn't it Awesome!!

After 4 1/2 months post surgery I finally got to "Onederland" on July 29th, haven't been under 200 in over 10 years. Feels So Good![/quote']

I know, it's been years since I've been able to see the 100's too! It feels great!! Makes all the hard work and all the $$$ spent feel like it's finally paying off!

[Winningtheweightwar 25]

Awesome job!! Just the inspiration I needed this morning to go get 4 miles in!! Keep up the great work and keep us posted!! Hope to join you in Onderland soon!

[Beecharmer1982 9]

That's so awesome! What an inspriation. I'm getting sleeved on Thursday' date=' and it's stories like yours that make me so excited to start my new life! The thought of being in Onderland! Last time I was there, I was a young teenager!!! Awesome work girl![/quote']

Good luck on Thursday! This was honestly the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I would do it over and over again if I had the choice.

Just a couple of pointers for ya.....

--Stay in the hospital (with the iv meds) as long as you can, because it's hard to swallow the oral pain meds at first.

--take an acid reducer (omeprazole is my favorite) everyday, whether you think you need it or not...and trust me, you'll need it. I have a bottle of Gaviscon to sip on for acute heartburn attacks as well. That combo seems to be the best.

--follow your post-op instructions to the tee. Don't try to push yourself to eat something you shouldn't, because it WILL come back up...or it will get stuck and feel like someone's punched you in the sternum.

--keep a heating pad, chapstick, and Gaviscon by the bed.

---try not to compare your results to others. Everyone loses at a different pace.

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep us all posted!

[his2my2our4 120]

Congrats!!! I know you must be doing a big ol happy dance!!!

[echowits 8]

Congrats! I, too, just hit 197 (.2) today:)

[Willow216 91]

3 Cheers for all who have finally gotten to "Onederland" and for those who are on their way! Life is Too Dang Good!

:D