DOES ANYONE CARE ABOUT SIZE?

single digits, what are those? we will get there! hugsssssss

I would love to get to an 8 or even a 6 when I am done... But when you think about it, it's all just a number. What really matters is looking and feeling good. I KNOW they have changed sizes in the fashion industry. When I weighed 170 lb. in the late '70's, I was in a size 18. I got down to 128 lbs. and was on Weigh****chers after that and got down to an 8. Now I am 180 lb. and I wear a size 14. How does that work?? Also, I was at the Mall a couple of weeks ago and was thrilled to be in size medium jackets and bought a couple. However, there was a Polo Ralph Lauren Jacket in a size 14 that I could barely get on my arms. It must be true that the designers are sticking to the original sizes. Anyway, good luck everybody! Jo

yeah, you're right. is it only a number. looking and feeling good is truly what matters, but what happens if you don't ever think you look "good", which in turn would not make you feel good? i think my mind has been playing a lot of tricks on me lately. this too shall pass... hugssss

Mary Jo, Being overweight can really mess with our heads... I think it is very common and natural to feel big in our minds when in reality we may not be. We had surgery on our tummies, not our heads. It is not uncommon for us WLS folk to need some body image work, and counseling as well as support. I have done a lot of this work before because I am a "recovering" bulemic and went through treatment. I feel so happy with my body now, especially with the weight loss and I know I am not done so I am ecstatic for what is to come. It doesn't bother me in the least that I may not be perfect nor do I have an ideal in mind for my body. I am just thrilled to be becoming a better me. But, I know I wouldn't be here, in this good frame of mind without the previous work. I actually had a time in my life when I got physically ill after I looked at myself in the mirror at 150 lb. because I thought I was so big and ugly. That comes from the distorted mind games that weight issues do to us. So, pay close attention to that and do some body image work if you need to. You won't regret it! Good luck and God Bless! (((( HUGS)))) Jo

Who can care about the number? I have some pants from my sister that I can't even pull up (14's) from way back when, while pants I bought last month are falling off (also 14's). 14 sounds good, but I have several pockets of blubber that are very reisistant. I'm much more interested in the profile in the mirror, now. ya know, proportion and all of that. I can tell you, the last time I was this size, I was trying to hide it. Now I'm flaunting it for all I'm worth! Just keep working at it, and one day you will be happy with what you see in the mirror.

I care about size. I got down to 138 once (10 years+ ago) and wore a size 5. I'm 5'5". Even then, I had BIG thighs/arms that jiggled and bounced and twirled when I walked or moved. I was embarrassed by it back then and thought "If I could just get to 120." I never did....so I guess I will never know. It has been in the back of my mind that I want to get to 120 and a size 5 all along. I don't know if it would or could ever happen....but it haunts me. I never thought I would ever want plastics. BUT I DO! So maybe that will make all the difference whenever I get to wherever THERE is. I've been so down in the dumps too. I wonder if that's normal at a certain point post-op? I feel so insanely depressed. I too, feel like I should be happy. I went through a phase of pure joy because I could finally see it....but here I am again looking in the mirror and thinking that NOTHING has changed. What is up with that? I guess I'm down because the scale is not working with me. In fact, it's messing with me BIG TIME. I had gotten down to 165...and I'm up to 167...for days. AND now I have this bulge under my belly button that makes me look almost 4 months pregnant. I know I need to go to the doc. I just DREAD it. I so totally think you are going to hit your goal in no time at all. Obesessing? How do we NOT? I know I am! Hugs, Pam