A year already?!

February is almost gone, but I can't let it pass without posting a note of celebration. It's been one year since my rebirth on Feburary 6, 2004. Since that day I've lost 98 pounds and nearly 90 inches. Not as much as I expected or want to lose, but enough to change my life. I feel priviledged to have been given this gift of opportunity to reclaim my dignity as a human being. I feel NORMAL now. There's no other way to say it. I'm still a bit surprised when I catch my reflection in a mirror or a window, cause my head's still just the same old Lynda. I'm looking out from the inside, after all. This is beginning to feel nonsensical, but I just want to say congratulations to me--and to all of us--who had the courage to set out upon this great adventure. It has surely been a wild ride but it was the best decision I've ever made. Congrats to us all!!!

Lynda, Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. I know just want you mean about feeling normal. This is a first time in my life for me. Have a great weekend. Mary

You look great, Lynda. I want to try to go back to read some posts from a year ago to see what we were saying then and compare it to now. We've all done a great job. Congratulations! Denise

Congratulations and happy anniversary, Lynda! I know what you mean when you say you're still a bit surprised when you spot yourself in a mirror. The same happens to me. Its so funny how our brains haven't caught up with our bodies. I wonder how long it will take to actually sink in? You look wonderful! Wanda