I'm OVERWEIGHT

Oh my dear Mayers I think I may cry. I posted a couple of hours ago in the weigh-in post that my scale had died and that I would try to stay off it for the next 2 weeks because I have finals and term papers coming out of my butt and don't need the stress right now. I was showing my dad what the scale was doing and it actually worked and marked 173.7. With clothes on. I had to weigh myself about 4 times to believe it. Not only have I lost 2lbs this week, but this put my BMI under 30 and out of the obese category. I have never NOT been obese. I am just SPEECHLESS. I don't even know how to put into words the things I'm feeling right now. And here come the tears! This surgery has done so much for me...things I never would have been able to accomplish on my own. I freaking LOVE my RNY. I am never, ever, going to be obese ever, ever again.

Congratulations Chantal, That is a wonderful accomplishment and you deserve it. Okay, so now we are even. When I first made friends with you many months ago, even before we became active with our discussions on the May board, you brought me to tears (well...Mr. Tough Guy..maybe just a bit weepy eyed) with your story. I agree, we certainly see a new side to life that makes one determined NEVER to go back. When we first met it still seems like a lifetime ago...yet only yesterday in other ways. Keep up the great work. John

Oh John, you just got m all teary-eyed again, so we aren't even! Thank you so much for your support and kindness over this past year almost, you've been amazing!

Well, then I'll cry with you! I'm so darned happy for you!!!! And, you're less than one pound from the Century Club! What a cool early Christmas present. You've done such a great job and we're all so darned proud of you! If you were here we'd be at the Fashion Bug 50% off everything sale shopping!!!! Congratulations Chantal! You so deserve this!!!!! * Cyndi *

Aww I wish we had the fashion bug here Cyndi! I'd be rampaging through those racks like a crazy person!

Yea for you, now let that joy take your through those darn finals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gayle

Chantal: I am so proud of you! JUst keep up the good work. Amy

Chantal, Girl I'm soooo happy for you. Really my heart is filled with joy reading your post. I really do know how happy you are! You have done such a wonderful job. Your full of so much support and caring. Girl do something special for yourself and know that you have worked your butt off to get where you are today. Don't ever forgot where we have all been! The biggest hug, Rebecca

Chantal, You have done an amazing job and must/should be very proud!!!Congratulations! Donna

Tears of joy, Chantal! Enjoy 'em!!