I'm "supermom"(not)

Hi all, It's been awhile since I've last posted. I lurk everyday and think of you guys sooo often. My life has changed so much in the past year! My surgery was the day before Thanksgiving last year. And for those of you that have followed my drama..thanks for "hangin' in there with me: I have lost 125 pound since my surgery date...I don't know why I feel like I have to apoligize for not loosing more, but telling you guys my weight in pounds seems so trite after all the pounds that all of you have lost in such shorter time. Do you think that I might have a self-esteem issue??? Yes, after over 20 years of being the biggest mom in the neighborhood...I am told I look like a different person altogether. You know what? I haven't been able to see it as dramaticly as the other day. Let me preface this by telling you guys that my teenager has been a Superman fan for several years. He has about 14 t-shirts all with different kinds of Superman symbols(thank you Wal-Mart) Anyways, my son was out Christmas shopping with my sister, and I was at home doing what seemed like endless loads of laundry. My hubby and I were folding clothes, and my hubby told me I should try on one of my son's Superman t-shirts. I looked at that shirt and just laughed..there is no way I could possibly get into a t-shirt that size! Guess what????It fit!!! I looked in the mirror and just cried. Who was that "cool" lookin' momma wearing her 17 year-old's shirt??? I left the shirt on just to mess with my son and see if he would notice that I had started to raid his closet. Yes, he did notice. My sister laughed in the mist of her tears too...what can I say??? It has been quite a year!!! I am NOT at goal yet, but I'm trying. You all are such inspirations to me. Ginger in AZ.

What a great story! You go SuperMom!!!! I got teary too! congrats! B

Wow B!!! I just read your previous post. I can totally see what you mean about looking around the room to see if you are the biggest one there..that's a habit that is hard to break for me. I know what you mean about putting yourself out there professionally and the added self-esteem that brings---I know that without the help of this surgery...I'd be still stuck in a rut making excuses for not moving forward in life. Congradulations on your 2 year surgiversary!!! HugsGinger

Ginger, you have done a fantastib job! Everyone loses at diffferent rates depending on a variety of factors, so it will drive you nuts to compare your progress with others. I know... easier said than done! Anyway, if it's any consolation you're ahead of where I was at 12-13 months out, but I'm thrilled with my progress and you should be proud of yourself as well. YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION!! Hugs, Tracy

Ginger, I'm 18 months out and can't seem to lose any more weight. I've lost around 150, most of which was lost in the first 13 months and nothing since. But, I feel so healthy. I get discouraged because I'm not under 200 lbs like I'd hoped, but, I also feel so darn grateful for what I do have. This is not a magic cure for all of us...but, it does make us a whole lot healthier in the long run! See ya later cool lookin' momma! Lori 384/235/199

Hey Ginger, That was the sweetest story. I can just amagine how you felt. And I better not hear you beating yourself up about not losing the same amounts as everybody else.... We all go into this being different and will finish different for sure. You are doing your best and at the end of the day that is what matters. Shoot, Ive seen some lose way over two hundred pounds by the first year and boy does that sound great but I know I aint gonna be one of them... You have done so amazing and just with the wow moment with the tshirt of your sons... Cant put a pound number on that feeling.... So as the commercial for credit cards say... Thats priceless... So keep up what you are doing and we will all do what is in the cards for each and everyone of us... Our best

Oh Marge, You just made me cry!!! You are just too sweet. You are right, you can't put a pound number( or dress size number) on that feeling you get when you put on that dress that made you feel the prettiest wearing....that just hangs down to the floor now. It certainly is a reality check for sure. I guess we gotta keep on lookin' for those WOW moments..they happen everyday don't they! hugsGinger

((((Hugs))))) Dont you frown on 126 pds. You have done great. love marie

YAY Ginger! You go chicklet! Huggs, Ruth

Hey Twinneeeee! Where have you been hiding? Update us...I seem to recall last year around this time....you were about to embark on your new life!! What's up???? I sure miss ya! HugsGinger