before Almost 14 months out: Trip to the DMV

[t.ski 61]

I finally made it to the DMV to renew my drivers license. Of course I could not complete my mission on my first trip due to the fact that I had to have two proofs of address, birth and marraige certificates, and social security card, first born child, DNA sample--ok so maybe not the last two. Anyway I was finally off on a day that the DMV was open, so I made a second trip. When I got to the counter and provided the necessary information the lady behind the table began entering the data from the form...She paused. Looked at my old license, looked at my paper work, looked at me...."Have you lost A LOT of weight. It is not very often we get to subtract 100lbs from someones license." I nodded and grinned. I proceded to the vision test. It was time for the picture. When they took my picture my previous picture showed up on the screen with my new picture. "Oh my goodness!" She proclaimed, she then beckoned the other ladies behind the counter to come take a gander." I get rather embarassed when attention is drawn to me, but it felt so good to see the difference, and to know the even greater difference in confidence I now have.

[LI Gemini NY 607]

I finally made it to the DMV to renew my drivers license. Of course I could not complete my mission on my first trip due to the fact that I had to have two proofs of address' date=' birth and marraige certificates, and social security card, first born child, DNA sample--ok so maybe not the last two. Anyway I was finally off on a day that the DMV was open, so I made a second trip. When I got to the counter and provided the necessary information the lady behind the table began entering the data from the form...She paused. Looked at my old license, looked at my paper work, looked at me...."Have you lost A LOT of weight. It is not very often we get to subtract 100lbs from someones license." I nodded and grinned. I proceded to the vision test. It was time for the picture. When they took my picture my previous picture showed up on the screen with my new picture. "Oh my goodness!" She proclaimed, she then beckoned the other ladies behind the counter to come take a gander." I get rather embarassed when attention is drawn to me, but it felt so good to see the difference, and to know the even greater difference in confidence I now have.[/quote']

That's awesome!! Congrats you look great :-)

[enigmachik 403]

Yayy!! That is the best feeling!!

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

Wow, congrats! This is an amazing accomplishment and you should be proud!

[Camella 209]

what a great story! Congratulations on loosing so much!

[preetyfatchic 101]

Awesome feeling!!! Congrats girl.... i hate my pic on the passport... cant wait to renew it

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[StarryNight 20]

That's great!! Earlier tonight I got carded, so I was just reflecting on what year my license expires so I can go get a new thin picture!

[meltingaway72 4]

Congratulations!!!

[sanks51 214]

That's fantastic!! What an accomplishment

[youthguy80 65]

How exciting! Folks who are not overweight do not always understand the countless "little" things that excite those of us who've struggled with weight.

[t.ski 61]

Thank you all for your wonderful comments. It is so easy for me to forget my progress as I focus on making good eating choices everyday. It was a great reminder of the success I have had

[Mrs.FullerRN 189]

Awesome!!! I can't wait to do this. I HATE my dl picture

[GypsyQueen 198]

It's definitely more fun when strangers make a fuss!

[J.Diesel 220]

Major win!! Congrats with your sleeve success.

[Jen35 283]

That is wonderful!!! I can't wait to get my pic redone on my license. Of course, I never updated my weight on my license as I gained so my weight on there is probably accurate now