Way to go!! It's a great feeling, isnt it? I am officially overweight now, and at my personal goal. I really don't want to lose anymore, I like my curves, but according to the silly chart I'm not "normal" for 15 more pounds!!!! At almost 40 I don't want to be too thin- my face is starting to look drawn. But I know I'm healthier than I was 80 pounds ago so I just don't worry about the chart saying I'm not "normal" Keep up the great work!

Stress, ya a lil bit Im not used to doing things without him and even the simplest things, like taking a shower in peace, are the biggest hassle. He will be home next weekend for Haileys birthday. Its going to be a loooong week I see our surgeries are a day apart. Oct 22 is actually hubbys birthday. He spent it in the hospital with me Happy Easter to you too, Debb

Well, the other day, since my size 20 jeans dont fit, I thought Id go buy jeans in a real store, you know, the kind of clothes that dont have the word "plus" on the tag. I went into all the trendy stores, looking for a pair of jeans my size and all the stores only went to 14 in jeans. WOW. And people wonder why girls end up with all sorts of eating disorders. That size 14 was considered an extra large. One store said, we only go to size 14, but they are made small so they are more like a 12. Another said the clothing is aimed more at young ppl. I guess 27 is too old for jeans? The last store I walked into mad. I said, "Listen, I just lost almost 100lbs and Im wanting a pair of "normal" jeans. I think Im a 16 or 18, can you help?" She was happy and said sure. Then she brought me the jeans. MENS jeans. The womens jeans still only go to 14 there too. I told her I didnt lose this weight to go buy mens clothing. Then I went home and bawled. It blew my mind that I could lose so much and still not fit anything considered normal. To add to it, Ive been missing my hubby as he moved out of town for work. About a 10 hour drive away. His girls keep asking for their dad and its hard. We are moving down there too, but Im waiting for our oldest to finish the school year. So what did I do? I looked for something to eat. I took one bite and realized that I wasnt eating because I was hungry and it was only because I was upset. I put the food away and decided to deal with my emotions instead. On a good note, I went to Wal Mart the next day and paid 20$ for a NORMAL size 16 jeans! I felt great. I was a size 28 just 5 months ago. I wish I hadnt bothered with the trendy stores. All that did was hurt my feelings,lol. Anyway, I ramble a lot Shopping was scary and I felt almost paniced. I dont know how to shop for normal clothes.

Barbara and all, I too, have only lost 57 pounds. My surgery was 10/18/05. I am a little upset that it is not more, as well, but I do feel much better than I started. Anita

I'm so happy for you Great job,Keep Up the good work. Kym