Well today I finally saw 203 on the scale, that was my goal in order to change my screen name and post a picture (started this at 303). I did it!

My avatar is me from a couple days ago as I was just finishing up work. Not real fancy but, that is me 46 year old mom and wife. A woman first and foremost, who now thanks to hard work and determination now has a new lease on life.

I never thought I would post a picture but, it is almost liberating. I am just so happy thus my new name.

I am not finished with my journey, it has not been easy. I had an abscess causing a second surgery (my friends you know who I am), and pushing me back a bit but-I made it through and this site with all the support made a huge difference for me. To my husband, God blessed me when he allowed me to stand by your side, honey I love you.

So all of the new folks here....hold on, stand up, start walking, then run! You can do it!

Take care

Great pic... you go girl!

Hey thanks Yolanda. You are right there too! Congrats.

Congrats on your success. Great pic! Your new name certainly goes along with it.

Thank you so much Amy, if I could only figure out how to upload pictures on my profile page. I have been on this site for over a year and one would think by now I could do these things.

Oh well - maybe in the next 6 months :-)

Take care

So all of the new folks here....hold on, stand up, start walking, then run! You can do it!

I love your finishing quote. Powerful meaning to me. I hope soon I will be walking into a run, right now I am still holding on ( to my dreams). Thanks for sharing.

Great pic by the way.

I am so happy for you!! Congrats on reaching 100lbs lost! That's a great goal and you look great!! Keep on keepin on!! How has your skin adjusted with the weight loss?

Thank you so much Amy' date=' if I could only figure out how to upload pictures on my profile page. I have been on this site for over a year and one would think by now I could do these things.

Oh well - maybe in the next 6 months :-)

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I am only 8 days postop so I haven't yet wanted to post pics. However, I have often wondered how it is done. Maybe a separate post pong the question is in order.

Well today I finally saw 203 on the scale, that was my goal in order to change my screen name and post a picture (started this at 303). I did it!

My avatar is me from a couple days ago as I was just finishing up work. Not real fancy but, that is me 46 year old mom and wife. A woman first and foremost, who now thanks to hard work and determination now has a new lease on life.

I never thought I would post a picture but, it is almost liberating. I am just so happy thus my new name.

I am not finished with my journey, it has not been easy. I had an abscess causing a second surgery (my friends you know who I am), and pushing me back a bit but-I made it through and this site with all the support made a huge difference for me. To my husband, God blessed me when he allowed me to stand by your side, honey I love you.

So all of the new folks here....hold on, stand up, start walking, then run! You can do it!

Take care

Well...wait a minute....what was your name before? what picture did you have up? I need to get my bearings here....

You timing on your post is awesome. I was just thinking about how I have noticed folks changing their avatars to pictures after they have lost a bunch of weight. I know I waited until I did and I know so many others have, too.

I think it is a great statement that says we are moving in a direction where we are proud of ourselves and our achievements. (And how we look!!)

Congratulations and welcome to the PICTURE!!

You timing on your post is awesome. I was just thinking about how I have noticed folks changing their avatars to pictures after they have lost a bunch of weight. I know I waited until I did and I know so many others have' date=' too.

I think it is a great statement that says we are moving in a direction where we are proud of ourselves and our achievements. (And how we look!!)

Congratulations and welcome to the PICTURE!![/quote']

My avatar is of one of my cats. I too am one of those who will wait to use my own picture until after I've lost some weight.

OOooohhhhh....Sandyd, huh!!! Cool! Congrats!!

OOooohhhhh....Sandyd, huh!!! Cool! Congrats!!

Smiles Dooter you got it thanks for friending.

You timing on your post is awesome. I was just thinking about how I have noticed folks changing their avatars to pictures after they have lost a bunch of weight. I know I waited until I did and I know so many others have, too.

I think it is a great statement that says we are moving in a direction where we are proud of ourselves and our achievements. (And how we look!!)

Congratulations and welcome to the PICTURE!!

PDXman,

I have appreciated your strength both physical and verbal during my personal journey, as a part of this group. You, Irene, Tiffykins, and Lissa tell it like it is and we really need that especially in the beginning.

So my friend, thank you!

I am so happy for you!! Congrats on reaching 100lbs lost! That's a great goal and you look great!! Keep on keepin on!! How has your skin adjusted with the weight loss?

Skin is doing ok, in the beginning very dry. You might want to invest in some good skin cream for after your shower. I have lost hair my hubby gets irritated we are always cleaning it from the vacuum and bathroom however it has slowed down. My underarms seem to have the most "downward drag".

Still have 30 lbs to go!

Take care,

Congrats! Very inspiring!