Faith, this is a fabulous wow moment, good for you. This is funny, not recognizing yourself. I didn't know who Markys Mama was, you changed your name....I better remember this, I love reading your post and following your progress. Dana

Steph...you look great. You've done a great job losing weight and as long as you're happy and doing great, then that's all that matters. But, like I posted before, it does drive me crazy when people make negative comments about the weight loss. Don't these people realize that we as fat people have been criticized, and put down, and been made fun of...and that is the LAST thing we need now? For the most part, all my comments from people are totally supportive...but I've heard these things...that I look sickly, that I'm losing too much, that I don't seem happy anymore (I guess it's the fat/jolly thing), and that I look older now ( I guess from the loose skin). Well...I had the surgery for a healthier, longer life...and that's what I feel that I have now... so... phooey on all the naysayers. Some people can't be happy for others because they are too sick and sad in their own lifves. Too bad there's not a surgery to fix that! Congrats on your WOW moment...may you have many more!! Sheila

Great job Dorthe! Isn't it amazing to have some will power now? I never had any before...and I still struggle with some things...but when it comes to sweets, I can actually say NO...and it feels great to do so! And you've finished your Christmas shopping? Wow! You're right on task! I bought my Christmas cards...can't remember where I put them though. And I have only two or three presents bought...gee Oh yeah...you cracked me up with your replies to my surgery post! Thanks for the laugh...if you have any questions about the surgery feel free to e-mail me Sheila

Steph, OH MY GOODNESS!!! You are only 3 lbs untilllllllll goal. wow you are looking good saw the new pic. I have not been on for a while. I had to study for a EMT test. WOOO HOOO I passed it #1 in my class. you go girl. Doing the happy dance for ya. faith 389/235/180

hi all, Well my ex- and I took our son to a x-mass thing this weekend to see santa. Well he took a pic of my son and I. On Sunday when I saw him he showed me another pic on his phone of my son. So I started looking at all the pic. and I ran across a pic of my son and some girl. I asked him who was holding our son. he said that is you silly. So I looked again and sure enough it was me. I did not even know my self. He he. is that funny or what. faith 389/235/180