So, here I am, sitting at my desk at work...looking in a mirror, and I see "ME". It's odd to think that a year ago I looked puffy, obese, fat, etc., but now, all I think about is that I'm still me. I haven't changed. In fact, I have a hard time noticing any change at all. I forget that I look different, because, while I feel different, I still feel like "ME". People don't recognize me on the street at first, and when they finally do, they freak the hell out. It makes me so uncomfortable. It makes me wonder if they really knew "Me" at all. weird.

I'd love to hear some other's answers on this too.  I have that skin problem too!

Today, I finally broke through the 200 lb. weight barrier and finally made it to 198 lbs. According to my WII Fit this morning, I am also no longer considered "OBESE". I am officially in the "OVERWEIGHT" range. Woo, Woo!.

My highest weight prior to surgery was 409 lbs. My surgery anniversary date is July 30th. I never dreamed last July that I would have had so much success in such a short amount of time. Thank God I got my nerve up and went through with this surgery. I don't want to even consider what my life would be like if I hadn't.

Boy did I need this morale booster today. Thank you God for giving me the strength to continue down this path and for all the new friends sent my way.

Thank you Julie. You are doing so well too.  It's amazing how different we all look from when we started.  Just amazing  :-)

I feel ya with the sharpei skin! I am a hot mess under the clothes and spanx! Oh well, the hubby doesn't mind :) You have done amazing! My doc said that the last 20 lbs or so will take the longest to lose. Keep doing what your doing! Take care!