WOW moments!

Hi everyone!! I just wanted to let you know that i hada few "wow" moments while i was in jacksonville over this past weekend. First, and to me the most exciting, I got on the plane, and for the first time in a very LONG time, i did not need a seat belt extention! It was the first time i flew since August (2 weeks before my surgery) and i could not have been happier! The people i went with asked me why i was smiling......all i could say is that it was something that they would never be able to understand because they have never walked in my shoes. It really felt great though. The second thing is that we must have walked close to 10 miles along the St. Johns river over the weekend, and to my surprise, i kept up with my friends! No rest breaks or anything! I really enjoyed getting back to the car WITHOUT huffing and puffing!! These may seem like small things, but this journey has given me so much to be thankful for! I see Dr. Wynn on the 25th, which will be my 6 month anniversary! I need to lose just over 4 pounds before that check up to reach the "century club"!! It is something that i never though would happen, considering i have tried to lose weight my entire life. Soon, this dream will come true! Have a great day! -Joe-

Hi Joe!!!!!! That is a wow moment...like for me being able to sit in a booth...to do work around the house without sitting on a chair... just walking and standing better...as you say without huffing and puffing...and like getting on the scale and it read...258 lbs.....my six anniversary was yesterday......had a great visit with Dr. Irgau...who was very please with my progress....I say to you Joe ....you go man!!!!! take care...Gail Burke

Verrrrrry cool stuff, I am so happy for you. You rock! Linda ( hmm, not one smartass remark from me in this post. I must be losing my touch )

Don't worry Linda.....we have a lot of catching up to do since i haven't seen you in a few months, so i think that fun remarks will be back soon! -joe-

Whew, ok I feel better now. I just had to get up and go check the mirror that I was still ME! lol, hope to see you soon and catch up

How awesome is that Joe!! I'm so excited for you!!!! Gigee

Joe, Congratulations on those "wow" moments. Many more to follow, I'm sure. Keep sharing those dreams. Rob

Joe, I thought about you during the whole Superbowl knowing how hard you have worked to get that weight off. I'm so glad you had a great time!! Good luck with Dr Wynn. I'll bet you'll be a new member of the century club soon. Stay happy! Love, Kathleen

Congratulations Joe!!!!!

Hey Mr Joe, I share in your excitement of the accomplishments! Remember I told you about the "accomplishment I had made during my journey and how insignificant they probably were to others. It is a such a wonderful feeling when those "little" things other take for granted are accomplished by us obese people. You've got a lot more accomplishment that will excite you in the near future and I am glad you share them with all of. The other day my Mom came in my house and saw me sitting in the big chair in the living room, you know the one and she looked and said "I remember when you took up the whole seat and now you look so tiny there". Way to go Joe and keep up the great work! You are a very special person to me!!! Peace~~ Hope ps..you single ladies out there....don't let this one get away from you, only if I were single