1/2 way there!

[GlennA18]

I can't believe I forgot to post this. I think because i'm in the middle of a stall, I think I forgot.

I'm 81 pounds down. 79 to go. Just over 1/2 way there!

[sraebaer]

Love that positive attitude! And your surgery was in August - AMAZING!

[KiwiGal]

Woohoo! Well done Glenn. You are looking fab :-)

[Missyal]

COngrats! Keep up the great job!

[Christie13]

Woohoo.....on your way to being a brand new man!! Congrats on all your success and hard work.

[ThatGirlKat]

Congrats!! You've done amazing pre and post-op!

[nlee]

That's great! Way to Lose!

[mandyjdc]

Way to go!! Congratulations

[Stacey03]

Yayyyyyyy onya Glenn :-)

[Dutchie]

Woo hoo!
And that in so short a time!

[GlennA18]

According to my doc, I'm more than 1/2 way there.

In order for me to get to a healthy BMI, my weight should be 172-173.
I set a goal of 179. Years ago, I graduated bootcamp weighing 172, but spent most of my time in the Marine Corps weighing about 188.
My doctor though today said she thinks I'll settle in around 200-210. To be perfectly honest, though, i would be happy in that range. I still am not ready to set a new goal yet, but just something to think about.

I was looking a pic of me holding my son when he was a year old. I was between 195-200. I looked GREAT. I also have a pic of me and my wife on new years eve. I was probably 245 in that pic - maybe 250. And I looked very good in that pic too (not great, but really good).

I guess I'll see what happens when I lose another 45 pounds and go from there.

My doc also paid me a really nice compliment today. She said I definitely do not look like someone that today needs weight loss surgery.

[KiwiGal]

You are doing so well Glenn. You should be very pleased with yourself.
I guess the thing is to not get too hung up about goals.
I was never given an expected weight by my surgeon which in hindsight I think helped psychologically as there was no pressure to get there. I just wanted to do the best that I could.
I personally wanted to get to 70kg initially (as that was the lightest that I had been in my adult life) and have passed that by a few kilos now. I have reassessed and would now like to get to 64kg. This would put me, finally, in the healthy weight BMI range as I am still in the "overweight" range. However at my most recent checkup with the bariatric nurse she said that there is no way that I could be considered overweight and she was ok with me losing another kilo or 2 but wouldn't be happy if I lost 5! So I am letting my body decide now where it feels comfortable. I'm still slowly losing and if I get below 64 then I will reassess my eating.

[Rexcom]

You are such a LOSER Glenn! In a good way! Hopefully, I can follow in your footsteps a couple months from now.

[GlennA18]

Thanks everyone.

Rex you definitely will!

[GlennA18]

I had an appointment with my PCP today. He said the same thing as my surgeon. 200-210. I may still try to get a but lower but I will be very happy at 200.