I don't think I have ever got to say anything so stupid and be so excited at the same time. :banana :banana

I crossed over int "one-der-land" early last week- but this morning it said 193 and I am officially a BMI of 29.3 (I am 5'8 1/2") so I have gone from super morbid to overweight and am really thrilled. I just keep thinking I have lost a whole person (from my heaviest- not my surgery) and when I lose this last 33 pounds- I'll have done what I never thought I could!!!

I am so excited, happy and thrilled - I put on a large oh yeah a large 12/14 sund dress and if it weren't for my batwings - almost 6 1/2 inches of them- it would have been great (oh thank you for cute little spring cardigans)

The only thing I am a little disappointed with (but I knew it was true) is how the newer clothes I am a much smaller size than my 15 year old- "skinny week" outfits. IE- new dress is 12/14 and fits same as a 1988 -90 dress size 18. But I don't care I FEEL FABULOUS!!!!! :banana :banana

I really wish I could post more often, but all of the four little ones have had the "projectile stomach bug" on and off for the last 10 days and I am sort of always changing a diaper or cleaning up puke . But I do try to read & keep up.

Jane, that's fabulous!! Congratulations on a really wonderful milestone.

I hope your kids recover FAST. That's the worst, when your kids are sick. Take care of yourself so you can take care of them. Good luck, and enjoy that cute little cardigan.

Hey Jane we need pics, we need pics LOL Not of the projectile bug stuff but of YOU.

Congratulations! What an achivement

Whooo Hoooo, you have done great! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of you!

The only thing I am a little disappointed with (but I knew it was true) is how the newer clothes I am a much smaller size than my 15 year old- "skinny week" outfits. IE- new dress is 12/14 and fits same as a 1988 -90 dress size 18. But I don't care I FEEL FABULOUS!!!!!

Weird, isn't it? But what an inspiration you are! This board is one of the few places where we can get excited about being "Overweight" and everyone knows exactly what we mean. I can't wait to join you in Onederland. . . photos, please, so we can see what you look like minus the extra person!

change since I put up the photos of our new little one. SOrry I am the photo taker (since I never wanted mine taken- obviously) so I don't have one of just me. But we got this taken today at 192 (our first ever attempt at a fomral family photo)

Here is the before (at my heaviest - when I got pregnant) about 330 lbs ***important***though not pregnant in this picture

So I guess it seems like it was a person and half- but I have the batwings for both of us!!!!

What a beautiful family you have.

And you look fabulous, too.

You have done a remarkable job with the band.

Sorry to hear your little ones are sick.

Please try and post more often - you obviuosly have gained a great deal of wisdom to go along with the all the weight you have lost.

You are such a special person. I admire you so much. You have a beautiful and happy family.

This is my first day on this forum and I am in awe! You look amazing! I don't have a date for my lap-band yet. I am in process of it. Hopefully in May. But I hope that I do as well as you have with your band.

What a beautiful family, I am sure you are very proud. I have three little girls and I know what your going through with all of them sick at once. Good luck and hope they feel better soon.