Under 300 lbs for the first time in over 11 years.

[Melkatmom]

I'm so excited. Today I weighed in at 295.8. That number is huge but it's so significant for me. I haven't been under 300 lbs since my daughter was born in 2003. After that, my weight just kept climbing every year until I reached an all-time high of 341. I was suffocating under my own weight. I had no energy, no emotion, no enthusiasm. I never wore makeup anymore and I can't even remember the last time I actually shopped for clothes in a store. Everything was ordered online and if it fit, I wore it. My knees were killing me and I could hardly walk. I had reached the point where I didn't care about myself anymore at all. My sleeve was done on April 9th and my total loss (including pre-surgery diet) is now 45.6. I'm thrilled beyond belief. I have a long way to go, for sure, but I am starting to see the person that I am and love again. I can actually look in a mirror again without cringing. It's been a really (really) long time since that happened.

My next goal is to be down at least 60 lbs total by July 2nd when my older daughter comes home from college. She knows the lbs lost but hasn't seen any pictures. She will be so surprised. I love you all and thank you for letting me share my journey.

Huggs -

[Denise*661]

Woohooo !!!! Awesome job.

[Froo72]

Congrats! I know how good it feels to see a number you haven't seen in ages. You will keep seeing them too. Much more success to you!

[sunman71]

Congrats!

[ximmia]

I am *so* excited for you that you've hit this milestone. When I hit 299 I felt on top of the world. And it doesn't matter how far you have to go, it's what you've done, and what you're doing right NOW that's important. Have a wonderful day - you deserve it!

[Aspinetti]

good for you!!!

[charebee]

CONGRATS that's a big achievement and you will continue to hit those milestones, keep up the good work I am so happy for you

[Emmers1974]

Congrats!!!!

[lil_lisa]

I'm fighting to get under 300 also, ugh. Those last 20 pounds are a beast. Got to push the water and vegies and get more walking in, those are my next goals. Good luck on your journey.

[Kodi's Mom]

Congrats! My journey is running parallel to yours. I am now at 295.6 and have not been under 300 since our car accident in Nov 1997. May both of our journeys be successful!

[Skibabe]

Fantastic, go you!! Onward and downward :-)

[A_new_me4ever]

Great job! Your hard work is starting to pay off in tangible things! Just think how excited you'll be before your daughter arrives....

[Melkatmom]

That's awesome, Kathleen! It's great to have a partner in crime! LOL. Our starting weights were almost identical as are our goal weights. Hitting a 50 lb loss is a huge goal, too. Congrats to you on that! Can't wait until I'm there, too.

[Kodi's Mom]

thanks and you'll be there before you know it!

[Sari]

Congrats!!! That is a wonderful achievement!! When I finally hit that mark I danced and shouted like I had just won the lottery. I have never won the lottery before but I guess that is what it would feel like lol