News Flash: News that rocks the world ...

... or at least it rocks my world. I AM NO LONGER MORBIDLY OBESE!!! This is according to the BMI calculator. My lap band is working but I don't feel thinner. My clothes are baggy but I just don't see the difference, except where new wrinkles are appearing. Is this another "head" issue? Janice

Anytime you can move catagories on the Obesity scale sweety is awesome news. Congratulations !! Is it a mind issue on feeling thinner.. I say yes .. I go thru it still . I am a size 4\5 and still sometimes feel that I am obese .. but it is all in my head ... especially when I see pics .. it jolts me back to reality . Way to go sweety .. Keep up the great work ! Hugs, Tink

Awww, thank you Tink. I see that I'm going to have to work on my mind games. For example, I decided to go shopping for a pair or two of capri's on sale yesterday. I wanted to wait awhile for the season change and because I'm changing rapidly, but I'm having trouble keeping my size 26s where they belong. Got to the store and I automatically looked for size 26 ... and I'm a reasonably intelligent person! Tiny Tink, you look great. And I'm so happy that you're starting a new life. Best wishes to you, and congratulations to your sweetie. He found a gem. I usually lurk here and seldom post but I feel like I know all of you. Jan

Congratulations! This milestone is truly a cause for celebration! Monique D.

Monique, Thank you. How are you doing? It won't be long until you will be in the market for new clothes. Janice

Hello Janice! Nice to see a post from you. One thing that helps with the head games is to take pictures at least monthly and then look back. I think it was three months for me and I finally saw a face instead of a blob!! And for the wriikles -- just throw on more cream!! I know that I probably have more wrinkles, I mean I would even if I didn't have surgery, and it has taken me awhile to say this, but here it goes. I like the way I look!! Yup, I'm happy. Wrinkles, folds, flour sack for a tummy, tube socks for boobs, -- I'm still happy!! Don't buy clothes, get some at the clothing exchange or thrift shops. You will change sizes so fast. love to you Janice! donna

Donna, Dah-ling, you look maaah-velous!!! I am slathering cream on, but it seems that I'm only making the wrinkles softer. Like you, I don't really mind. I'l take wrinkles over fat any day of the week! I hope I can look half as good as you when I reach that point. I think you may be right about going to a thrift shop. That's on my agenda of things to do. love back, Janice

Shame on you talking about me like that, Donna !! How true your description...and YES I willingly made the trade and would do it all over again. Janice, congratulations on your move from morbid obesity ! Feels GREAT doesn't it? Lois

Lois, It feels wonderful. I never thought I would be happy to be labeled as obese. Next hurdle is NORMAL. How are you? I think of you often and whisper a prayer. Janice

Trying to steel myself for the return to teaching others' children. Also, I think I am still merely overweight. I am 161 this a.m. Lois