Half is good...right? :)

Hello Ladies Two days ago I hit a major goal...I became half the woman I use to be I had lost 164 pounds, and I weighed 164 pounds ( I have lost another pound since). I cannot believe this is possible. I have done the math several times Part of me is so proud, and part of me is like " how in the world could I have weighed 328 pounds"--that is just WRONG. I am at a great place with all of this, but I still cannot fathom that this IS me and, this IS my life and where I am... I can be a babbler... I have come to this board everyday since well before my surgery. I feel like I know all of you--I am just the quiet one in the corner I want to thank all of you! You have helped me to just know that I am not alone...in whatever aspect of this ride. I think the biggest issue I have right now is not being the biggest one in the room...not feeling comfortable in my own skin...being around all my "bigger" friends and not being able to say anything because the "Fat" jokes aren't as funny when coming from the "smallest" girl. I know this is confusing, I am struggling to write it sensibly...this is why I just usually read the posts lol Do you ever feel like you look kind of sickly...I think my rounder face looked a bit better......hmmmmm okay enough depressing sounding stuff I do love where I am. I don't really care if I lose another pound or not. I am off all of my meds...I can do things that normal people do. I am healthy. The hospital that I had my surgery has a graduation once a year for the bariatrics. I am going this year as a graduate. I am pretty excited, but nervous. I bought an outfit to wear... a deep red blouse that wrap arounds and ties--low cut-- size L, a pair of black pin-striped pants size 12 LOL, and a pair of extremely pointed, black sequinned high heels--can you imagine?????? LOL all this from a 200 pound 8th grader I get to walk across the stage with a big before and after picture of me...I will post some pictures. It isn't until Sept. 29th. I did post a new picture on my profile too. Okay, thanks all--for all that you do-- and you may not even know it. I check this board twice a day...in the morning and right before bed...just gotta know you are all well. great big HUUGGGGGGSSSSS Tracy 328/163/wherever I end up....155ish I guess

WOW ! Congratulations Losing half of yourself it Great ! I had my surgery the 28th and am glad I did. My progress is slow but it is progress....You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work.. Sandy

Tracy, Congrats! Isn't it amazing that you carried that other half a person around with you for such a long time? And, where did it all disappear to? That one freaks me out! You didi an amazing job. You lost more than the average and you should be very proud of yourself. Feeling "different" or out of place is normal, cause you've never felt this way before. I've found I'm looking at obese people and realizing that I was that way and how could I have let myself be that way for so long? Good luck at your graduation. It should be a great time. Sexy outfit! How tall are you? Post more often. Even if you read, we still want to hear from you from time to time. gives the other members a new perspective on things and not just hearing from boring old me all the time! Best of luck, paula

Hi Tracy, you are so cute!! Lost a whole person how awsome is that. And listen, it's okay to just read, but you write interesting posts so I don't kow why you wouldn't want to just post more!! It's so fun getting to know everyone, and reading what's going on with them. Like your graduation. How cool is that!! What a great idea. Yes, yes yes take pictures. And that outfit you're wearing, wowzie, you are going to knock them dead! Congratulations. You're doing fantastic. Post again!! love donna

You are all so sweet! I will try to post more often I am 5 foot 6. Yeah, where did the other half of me go? I could sure use her at work LOL I pulled out all the stops tonight. I emailed a new picture for my face over there on the left of this post LOL and I FINALLY mailed away for my century club member card I am pretty excited about that. Donna, I have to tell you that you remind me so much of my mom. She also had surgery--April 2004. She has lost 130 pounds and just had her tummy tuck. She is wearing a size 4. But she is just the sweetest thing. A lot of the times when I read your posts, your comments are just like reading something she would write. You are such a wonderful asset to this board! Thanks so much! Thanks so much girls hugs Tracy

Congratulations Tracy, I'm sooo happy for you! Isn't this an awesome trip? I know you're going to have a wonderful time at your graduation. What a motivation! Oh, and post more, please! We all enjoy hearing from ya. ~Hugs, Kelly

Congradulations Tracy on a lot of hard work!! You deserve to feel totally proud of yourself. Enjoy the you that you are and know that getting to know the new you will take time. I am still often uncomfortable with me now. BUT remember it has only been a year. It will take at least that long to get comfortable. Congrats on your lose!! Giggle giggle!! jacqueline