The Century Mark!!!!!

This morning when I woke up and hopped on the scale it read 257.6.  That is 100 pounds from my highest weight a little more than a year ago!  I have lost 78 pounds since surgery in December.  The other 22 came off during my pre-op phase.  As for inches, I have lost 8 inches from my waist, 10 from my abdomen, 10 from my hips, 7 from my breast, 2 from each arm, 2 from each calf, and 3 from each thigh. That is 49 inches lost! 

It has been a difficult journey, but one that I would not trade for the world.  I still have to do all the work I would need to do to lose weight without the surgery.  The difference is I now have the opportunity to keep it off.  I still have to work out, watch which foods I eat, be aware of any trigger foods, and avoid excessive snacking.  Regardless, I would not trade this for anything. 

A few Non-Scale Victories:  I can actually cross my legs when I sit in low chairs.  I can climb stairs without losing my breath and breaking out in a sweat.  I can stand out in the hot, southern sun and not pass out.  And my favorite one - I am completely off of all medications!!! 

Here are a few comparison pics for your viewing pleasure. The first set is the night I came home from surgery.  The second set from this evening.