New to group

Hi I am new to the forum. I had my Operation on 7/28/05. I started out at 333 now at 220. I really am glad I did the procedure but I am still have issues with my self image. Is anyone else?

Welcome ! and Congrats on your loss I had my surgery on 7-25-05 and was 294 and now 231.5 it is such a small loss that I havent really had any self image issues yet, I feel like I look exactly how I always have, my problem is in the deppression that I got with this operation Im very happy I had it but there are days when I just wish I could take it away for a day so I didnt have to stress over what was going to stay down, just keep coming to this forum there are some really nice people, I have only been coming here again for a couple weeks but it seems like you can always find someone having the same feelings as you...Lisa M

WOW, You're doing great !! Don't ya feel so much better physcially !! Yes the image problems will take awhile from what I hear. We all go thru it, so you're not alone. Keep up the good work Billie

Well thanks for the support! I do feel great just the flab is killing me...guess that makes me flabulous!

Hi Jennifer, Welcome to the family. You are doing awesome. You have now joined the "Century Club". Whooo Hooo, that means you have lost at least 100 lbs. Sue 273/261/165/150

Wow Sue, you are so close to goal!! I bet you are so proud of yourself! Congratulations girl! Lisa

Welcome Jennifer! This is a fabulous group of folks. You will love it here and get TONS of support. Congratulations on your weight loss! You are doing great! Feels so wonderful, doesn't it? Good for you! I think a lot of us still have self image problems. I know I do! Especially when unclothed. Blech, it's horrible. But I have a wonderful husband who gives me tons of encouragement and praise and I get a lot of self confidence from him. He is my rock. I'm a very lucky girl! I think I would still be wearing clothes that hide me if not for him. But naked; that's something completely different! I hate looking at myself. I've damaged myself so much and it makes me sad and angry. I feel for ya. It's hard to get over. Good luck and welcome aboard! Lisa