I was wondering something..

Ok silly question but i am in a silly mood so here it goes, ssetting at work it hit me ......for those of us who could not weigh on a dr scale are any scale for that matter except the big digital ones before surgery , what was your first reaaction when you could say to the nurse when she tells you gotta weigh ok with a smile instead oh that scale does not go high enough with this look on your face about to cry. I was soo exstactic when my nurse said comon Samantha lets try this scale i kinda but was thinking what the hay lets see. OMG I DID IT .I imediately called my hubby at work crying and was talking sooo fast he told me come down hon i cant understand you , that was my response. Much samantha

Way to go Samantha! I got teary eyed reading you post. I could never weigh at home because the scales only went to 300. On the same note, the last time I went to my doc they used a regular sized blood pressure cuff on me! First time for that in a very long time. I also lost my last blood pressure med that visit so I was doubly wowed! And doubly blessed! I'm with you girl, and know exactly how you feel. Best wishes on your continued success!! Barb

How wonderful Samantha!! What an amazing "WOW" moment!! You know... I was WELL over 300lbs. I had a regular scale..not digital... I just assumed that I should add the number of pounds over and above the 280 on the scale. So I added it up and found myself to be at 340. I have since been told that was NOT accurate...so I can't be sure 340 was my REAL starting weight, but I figure it couldn't be THAT far off... I WISH I HAD used those "non dr" scales just once to find out what my real weight was. I am sooooooooooooo happy for you.... You have done so well and I am very proud for you. Can't WAIT to see you!! Tami

What a wonderful moment for you, Samantha. I think we all have lived our lives dreading that moment when they say "Hop on the scales." Today, for the first time, I didn't mind, because I hoped/knew that after my surgery on Monday, I will never see the current number again. I get chill bumps, just thinking about it! Barb C.