Weekend in the Berkshires with picture!

cappy11448
on 9/8/13 11:44 pm

Hi all,

I just returned from a weekend in the Berkshires, where some close friends celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. It included a black tie dinner and lots of other festivities.

This event has been a goal for me since I started this weight loss journey. I hoped to be at 250 pounds by now, and I'm still over 260. So I was a little disappointed when buying clothing. But the disappointment faded when I got there.

I was no longer the largest person in the room - by a long shot. There were at least a dozen people heavier than me!. I've been the heaviest in the room for so long. It was a break-through moment.

I felt so elegant all weekend. It was so nice to put on some scarves and dress up my clothing. I got so many compliments and so much encouragement.

Here's a picture of me this weekend and a before picture for comparison.

I just want to tell all who are frustrated with their rate of weight loss to keep the faith. It takes time, but as long as we stick to the program, we will get there.

One other note, this weekend was all about food and wine, and I wondered how I'd do. It went ok. In the two evening meals, I decided I would not have wine until the middle or end course of the dinner. (they served about 7 wines starting with champagne to a different wine for each course, to after-dinner drinks) I skipped all appetizers, and ate only the protein and veggies in each course. I did not have any of the breads or pastries. At breakfast, I stuck to eggs, sausages and fruit. I logged my food when I got home, and I think I was under 1200 calories a day. Not bad for such an extravagant event!

I'm so happy with my sleeve. Life is so good.

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

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on 9/9/13 12:06 am - Irvine, CA

pieg00
on 9/9/13 12:07 am

WOW!!! no other words needed!!

congrats!!

Nikke2003
on 9/9/13 12:08 am - PA

VSG on 05/13/13

YOU LOOK GREAT!

I know how you feel in regards to being frustrated about not being where you want to be. I know logically that I'm losing weight very quickly and that I've come so far... BUT, that doesn't stop me from getting pissy when the scale doesn't just move down by like 5 lbs everyday haha... I'm such a psycho :)

Great job so far... you look great, hang in there!!

P.S. I still feel like I'm always the biggest person in the room. I wonder where I'd have to be weight wise before being heavy is not the first thing people automatically notice about me.... *sigh*

For more info on my journey & goals, visit my blog at http://flirtybythirty.wordpress.com

MuttLover
on 9/9/13 12:28 am

VSG on 11/14/12

You look wonderful! All sparkly and smiley! Keep up the great work!

Starting weight: 260; Surgery Weight: 250; Month 1: -15.6; Month 2: -11.8; Month 3: -11.4; Month 4: -7.4 Month 5: -8.6; Month 6: -3; Month 7 -3.8; Month 8 -7; Month 9: stall; Month 10: -4.4; Month 11: - 2.6; Month 12:-3.4

SophieNJ
on 9/9/13 12:42 am - Parsippany, NJ

VSG on 03/05/13

Fabulous!!! You look and are, just fabulous!!! Congrats on doing such a great job!

Elaine1964
on 9/9/13 12:52 am

So glad you had a wonderful time. You look happy and fabulous...and you soooo deserve it! You are always so uplifting and encouraging on these boards - and I want you to know how much I personally appreciate it!!! God Bless...

Tammy