it seems to be something I regularly deal with....it has almost become a joke around the house.  'In another stall hum?"  my DH will ask.  He can tell by the way I treat the poor scales!  LOL.  I honestly can't complain - 44 pounds in 4 months, 30 more the prior month, so 74 pounds in 13 months isn't too shabby.  I know I continue to loose when the scales don't move because I am still going through clothes!

But the bigger picture is the health improvements, which in the end is a goal for all of us - to feel better and get back into life!  I have recently gone to the ortho dr about my knee that is doing this locking and poping thing.  They did xrays and MRI and I have bone spurs and arthritis (knew that).  But he keeps going on and on asking me if I have pain .... and NOW I DON'T!  My arthritis no longer bothers me cronically!  I am going to physical therapy to learn how to strenghthen my knees and core muscles.  I am amazed at what I can do and still walk!  Thank you RNY!

I was at DFW (again!) and walked instead of using the moving sidewalks!  I look for ways to take a few extra steps.

I got up this morning and used the fitness room in the hotel!  Who is this person in the mirror?!

I have so much to be thankful for.  I remind myself that I'm a slow loser, but it will come off.  My hair will grow back (I can already see some new little hairs).  My DS can reach all the way around me and give me a really big bear hug for he first time ever!

I am so thankful!

Hi Luanne. I'm 46. I know I shouldn't compare my weight loss with that of others, but I can't help it. Just like I can't help jumping on the scale every single morning. That gets me discouraged for a moment, but then I think where I would be if I hadn't had surgery, and then I start to feel pretty darn good! I do think age has a little to do with it. Also other health issues that maybe younger ones aren't facing. We'll get there. It's just gonna take a little longer. And that's OK! Joanna

I went shopping this weekend to. I was thrilled to be down a size in EVERYthing. From 4x to 3x, bought myslef a beautiful chocolate suede coat w/ fur lining, down from a size 8 in right fit jeans to a 7, and from a 30/32 in tops to a 26/28. I was overjoyed. You would have thought I was in a 8 lol.Good for you!!! Isn't this fun?

lol @ Ted  - thanks for the chuckle and making me feel better  :-)