Just realized something...

I was just going through the Weigh-In Thread... a little behind... and I believe Tara said that she like to compare her weight loss to concrete things. I just realized that I am ONE POUND AWAY from losing both my kids!!! Megan weighs 29.5 and Nathan weighs 59.5. Today I weighed 194, which puts me at a 88 lbs loss since my pre-op appointment and puts me at 1 pound shy of the weight of my kids combined!!! I also realized that I am only 3 lbs from only being overweight!!! Come on 3 lbs...get lost!!!! At 191 my BMI will be under 30!!! Woo Hoo!!! Also, last week at kindergarten orientation I was in the row behind a girl I used to get together with once a month for girls night. She turned around to say something to someone behind her and looked at me, but didn't acknowledge me. I just figured she was being snobby or something...whatever!!!! Then she turned around again a little later and did a double take and was like "Tabby... I didn't know that was you. I didn't recognize you." I told her that was a good thing... Ha Ha!!! That was the first person that has said they didn't recognize me. And she even knew I was having the surgery, just haven't seen each other in months because of winter and scheduling conflicts. Some pretty cool observations... Hugs, Tabby

WOW...that is some great ways of looking at the weight you have lost. I am a few ounces shy of my pre-surgery weight having 70 lbs off of me. Back i***** I started losing weight and lost 70 lbs within a few months. It was due to a stressful relationship that I was in at the time. I know it was a bad way to lose weight but I really got healthy and in shape. I am no where's near looking like I did back then though but of course I didn't weigh but about 230 when the weight started coming off....that is 34 lbs more for me to lose this time on top of the 70 that I have almost already lost. I will get there one day I am sure. It is just gonna take a little more effort and time. I know once spring hits I will be off to the races. Spring time does something for me and I can't wait for it to be here. All winter I feel like a bug in its cocoon and once the sun comes out and it warms up nicely I am ready to bust out and really enjoy life again. I sometimes think that I am a seasonal depressionist, which I know alot of people are and it really sucks to say the least. It is such a wonderful feeling when people realize it is you after dropping a ton of weight. To me it is an ego buster and makes me want to work that much harder. Heres to all the October babies on the board!!! We are doing a super job!!! Lisa S.

Tabby!! I agree. Pretty cool observations!! Too cool that you've almost "lost" both your kids....and being 3 pounds from overweight!! Wooo hoooo!! You can do it!!!! Congrats on the Wow moment when your friend didn't recognize you! Those are the BEST!! Susan

What a super way to look at it!!! Your going to make it to goal in no time!!!!!!!!!! *huggles* Felicia =0)

WOW that is awesome! Kids those *kids* out of the way fast!! You can do it!!! And wow what a great way to *not* be recognized! That is great!! Congrats on *not* being recognized!!! xoxo, Melissa

Very cool observations!!!!! After 20 years, I finally weigh less than my husband!! Holly

Hi Tabby, Giiiiiiirl keep up the good work , you are doing great, Thats a great way to see your weight loss.... Love Maria