Do you see it?

I have lost 52lbs. I have people tell me that they can see that I have lost it. I howeve look in the mirror and do not see the change. Does anyone else have this? I mentioned it to family once and was looked at like I was crazy. I figure it is because I see myself everyday. I do however notice it in the way things fit and how I feel, so it is not like I do not notice it. So does anyone else not see the weight gone in the mirror yet? Jenn

I have lost 55 pounds - I only "see" it in my face. However, I can't "see" it in my body. I cannot understand this given that I know that I have lost two to three pant sizes and three top sizes. I think that perhaps I see myself emotionally overweight and that's why I don't see my tummy smaller (and everywhere else for that matter). We see ourselves everyday, I think it would be harder for everyone else NOT to notice. But let me tell you, everyone else has noticed! You know what I tell them all? You've gotta work hard to get to your goals and sometimes you have to make drastic life changes. Let them dicepher that. I don't need to share my very personal WLS journey with everyone. Bottomline is that if you've lost 52 lbs, it has to be noticeable. Congrats on your weightloss! Look at old pictures and you'll notice the difference. Selfi

Jenn, Congrats on your weight loss. That is fantastic. I have lost 43 lbs and don't see it when I look in the mirror. I think I look exactly the same as I did the morning I got dressed to go for surgery. I have noticed it in my clothing, but I thought with a 43 lb loss I would have gone down more than 1 clothing size. I just figured it is the way I am losing. I want to take my measurements this weekend. I am probably losing inches at odd places on my body. I too have mentioned this to my family and they told me to just be patient, but patience is not my strong suit. Keep up the good work, you are doing great!!! Kim 286/243/150ish

I kinda see it. Last night I was copying photos to a disk for my DD and DIL from Christmas and Thanksgiving and then the GSs 3rd BD party last week -- pictures do not lie and there is a noticable difference in comparison - WOOOHOOOO... CONGRATULATIONS on your loss... isn't is so comforting to know that you'll never see those 52 pounds again?!? (((skinny hugs))) wendyb -46.5

Jenn, I am with you on not seeing it in the mirror. Some days I can see something but most days I can't. I can't see it mostly except in pictures. I have lost 38.5 pounds as of this last Tuesday. When I posted my 2 month pictures next to my before surgery pictures I could really see a difference. I also don't have much of "my" clothes in my closet, most of my clothes are from a friend who had WLS last year. It is funny how our minds just can't get it sometimes. I guess I am saying don't worry we are with you!! Becky P.

I've lost -50 and still don't see it. The only clothing that is a little to big is my PJ bottoms the rest are just a little loss. I have a lot to loss so guess the mind isn't ready for it yet. Congrats on your loss. P.S. isn't nice to feel normal and know that others are feeling what you are, love this site.................................Peggy

I love that this page has people at the same point as me. It makes me feel normal that others are having the same steps in this journey. Thanks everyone. Jenn

I notice it if I catch glimpses of myself. If I stand in front of the mirror and TRY to see the change, it's much harder. I have lost 50 pounds so far, and have recently bought a couple of tops that are the right size. When I wore them to work, other people REALLY noticed. I hope that as I get more toned (I started going to a gym a month ago), I'll see more inches go away. I still have a hard time with the scale not moving now that I am building muscle. I have to keep it in my mind that it is OKAY for now to be holding steady while my body is gaining muscle and losing fat. Amanda 266/216/healthy (-50)

I am 6 months out and I see it but I can't seem to absorb it. Everyone calls me skinny and I think they are crazy cause there is no way I am skinny! I think it is the fact that I have been obese for so long! It's hard to see it. I just had my pic taken at the gym and it shocked me. It looks so thin! I catch glimpes in mirrors and at first I wonder who the heck that is! I know I look good, but I am not really sure that it is me!