I have a NECK!!!

Okay, this may seem petty but tonight as I was getting ready for my shower, I looked into the mirror (something I rarely did before surgery) and I almost fainted! I Have A NECK! I haven't seen my neck for years, it was all chin or was it chins! I am really loving this melting off of the old sorry me and as I shrink in body I am growing in mind and soul. I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off me. I can't tell you what a great new beginning this is for me. I am starting at a new school in the fall and most of the other teachers there never saw me at my heavest. It is like getting a fresh clean start, I will no longer be the happy, fat, cool, old business teacher. I am the happy, cool, new TECHNOLOGY teacher. I hope all of you are having this kind of COOL moments in your journey. Thanks for letting me share! TTFN Jackie G

Too cool!!! Have you seen my before and after mug shots? I've lost about 3 chins already and that's only in 6 months!!! You go girl!!! Keep up the good work, God bless, Andrea

Andrea, Yea, I have seen your "mug" shots. I think you are so beautiful and that smile, it shows that you are a winner. I value all your help and advice you have so aptly given me and the others here. You are a good friend. I did notice in your pictures that YOU have a neck too! TTFN Jackie G

It's these moments that make your day!!! I will never forget the first day my thighs didn't rub together, or when I first could cross my legs. Wait until you get lost in stores because your not shopping in the plus sizes... Life is great. Take Care and Congrats. Paula

Paula, I have been surprised at how fast some of these little moments are coming. When I went in for my first appointment with Dr. G last year I said, "I just want to be able to sit in my tub to shave my legs and breath at the same time." Guess what I can do that now!!! Also, when I walk, I don't have to stop and pull down my shorts legs every 4 steps, they stay put! And YES! I can cross my legs, not the fake cross where you prop your leg over the other at the ankle, but a real lady like theigh over theigh cross. I am down from a size 24 to an 18. My family is so excited. My mom commented the other day that I am happy again, she said she hasn't seen me happy for so long. I didn't realize how much my unhappiness showed. Life is GREAT TTFN Jackie G

Isn't it a great feeling. I told my b/y the other day I feel so thin (at 215 yet!!). What will I feel like when I go down to where I really want to be? (140'ish). This is a ride ~~ enjoy it!!! Janie

Janie, I am thinking that I should be around 140 when finished as well. Maybe we can get there together! I went to my mothers the other day and picked up some (ha, some--it was 3 large green trash bags full and a 36" TV box full) clothes in size 12. This is the size I aspire to! TTFN Jackie G

So that's what the difference is when I look in the mirror! Only 2 chins instead of 3 or 4! Yup, it's way cool! I'm anxiously awaiting the appearance of 2 bones, cleaverly hidden since I was a child - collar bones! Actually, I think my neck is getting longer, which is really good since it's really short! Good job! Lyn

It if funny that you mention the collar bone area. That is the first place I lost weight. My necklaces look so much better on me now, and I had to buy new bras (thankfully I didn't lose any cup size just around size). TTFN Jackie G