Some one pound losses are bigger than others (smile)

cappy11448
on 8/13/13 11:38 pm

Hi all,

I had to write today because I am so happy. The scale read 269 today. For some reason 270 felt close to 300 and 269 is approaching 250! I haven't weighed this little in 30 years! I can't believe it. A year ago, I was 383 pounds, my mobility was poor and diminishing, and I thought I was destined to a life of diminishing mobility and opportunity. I was becoming agoraphobic and feeling so hopeless. I thought I'd never weigh less than 350 pounds again. And here I am a year later, approaching 250 pounds.

My weight loss is slowing down, but I decided that any movement in the right direction is enough. I'm not going to fret about the speed anymore. Its a marathon, not a sprint. The winner is the one who continues.

So here is to: clothing 4 sizes smaller; fitting comfortably behind the wheel of my car; having the energy to walk a mile; feeling more confident; finding people more friendly; and looking forward to many years of health and new possibilities.

I hope you all find similar success and joy from this challenging but rewarding journey.

Carol

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8

9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3

TexasTerritory
on 8/13/13 11:41 pm

VSG on 07/22/13

Sounds great. Love your attitude.

cappy11448
on 8/14/13 5:26 am

Thanks, Best of luck on your weight loss journey!

Carol

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8

9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3

great.lakes.girl.
on 8/14/13 12:36 am

You are truly inspiring I love your attitude and think you're doing just great keep up the good work in the end it all pays off .

best wishes

cappy11448
on 8/14/13 5:28 am

Thank you for your kind words. The sleeve has given me hope, and its so liberating to be out of that trap of overeating. I wish you well on your weight-loss journey.

Carol

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8

9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3

serenity1959
on 8/14/13 12:41 am

VSG on 08/05/13

Wow! What marvelous progress you have made. And in a short period of time, too. You are an inspiration.

HW 275 SW 266

cappy11448
on 8/14/13 5:29 am

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words, and wish you the best on your weight loss journey.

Carol

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8

9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3

themexcellentone
on 8/14/13 12:42 am

VSG on 07/08/13 with

Way to go! You are doing a fantastic job, and I'm inspired by your success. I appreciate that you encourage all of us newbies as well. Keep it up!

VSG by Nick Nicholson in 2013. Revised to DS 2/23/2023 by Chad Carlton.

cappy11448
on 8/14/13 5:30 am

Thank you for your kind words and support. Its easy to encourage others because it has been so life-altering for me. Best of luck on your weight-loss journey.

Carol