Oh my my - is that me?????????????

Good afternoon all, I had a strange thing happen yesterday. I was at Wal-Mart in the customer service center and happened to look up at the tv monitor and saw some "chubby" girl. Funny thing is that she was wearing my exact outfit - long dark gray skirt, black button up top (just like the one that Jesi gave me) and a white tank underneath. She had long curly hair........................... Wait - it was me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What?????????? As I said, it was a "chubby" girl, not some big fat person. OH MY GOODNESS!!!! When I took my daughter to the doctor's office before surgery, I jumped on their scales and weighed 251 with my shoes on. Knew that couldn't be right, so weighed myself here at school this morning with no shoes. - WHAT - 247??????????????? I know that the scales here are probably broken or something. I haven't weighed since the 18th at the support group meeting at the Center and then I weighed 263.5 for a total loss of 62.5 pounds. If 247 is correct, that means a loss of 79 pounds. WOW, something that I am doing is right! Thanks once again for everyone's support. Blessings, Andrea P.S. New pics are coming soon. They have been e-mailed, just waiting for them to be posted.

isnt it nice!!!!!!!!!!! wait till people dont know you. i am having tons of fun with that one!!!!!!!

wow andrea that is awsome you are doing good keep up the good work looking forward to the next meeting and seeing all of you again. I have your pic i took at the last meeting I will send them to you and jesi I actally got into 16s I'm so happy but keep up the good work i'm proud of you. Laurie

CONGRATS sweetie! I loved that moment when I realized I was no longer the huge girl in the class, I am now just a chubby gal... just a regular somewhat overweight person... its great! My weight loss has been going down again too, i am so happy about that. Cant wait to see the new pics! Judi

Mary, Thank you for the response. Yep, it is wonderful when I notice changes and great when other people notice changes. I told Dh that it means most when it comes from him because I know that he thinks I'm s-e-x-y I actually had someone tell me at school yesterday that she saw me from behind and thought that there was a new teacher. Wow - it's amazing!! Laurie - Thanks for the response also. You are a wonderful cheerleader for me. And here look at you in a size 16!!!!!!!!! Lookin forward to the next meeting also. See you then. Judi - Thanks for the response as well. I was just reading your profile. You have lost over 140 pound?!?!?!? How much are you down now? We started at close to the same weight. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks again for all of your support and encouragement! Blessings, Andrea

actually andrea it is 150 now. hehhe. but whos counting right?? ya i started at 360 about.... that dang 200 mark is so STARING me right in the face I cant stand it! almost 11 months, I think thats a dang good weight loss if you ask me. Still got about 50 to goo...... but I can do it, I have made it this far! thanks for the encouragement to you too andrea Judi

Hi Andrea- You definitely are doing something right!!!! We all know that WLS is not a quick fix- we have to work at what we accomplish. Keep up the great work! Lori

Way to go Andrea Can't wait to see your new pics. Huggles Carolyn

Andrea, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!! I catch myself looking and thinking this really cant be happening. but it feels go darn great to see the change. people that havent seen me in awhile look and say wow you look good. i do catch myself thinking what did i look horrible before. but i know i have to stop that. what is really cool guys are noticing me now. not cuz of my weight. that feels good major ego boost. you asked me if my son had odd. yes he has odd and adhd. been having problems with him and he is on medication for his behavior. Now he is going to school at the boy and girls home in denison. I am doing ok now some days better then other days.........lynda

Andrea, Pretty soon you are not going to be chubby... you'll think to yourself Who's that tall striking woman? (IT WILL BE YOU!!!) You RULE God Bless and Thanks for all your support on this board!! Paula