Body Image Issues

Hi everyone. I haven't lost any weight in about 3 and a half weeks, but I am indeed losing inches (seems as though a lot of people are slowing down right now?) - anyway, I'm finding myself looking in the mirror and "seeing" a chubby face and fat that, according to my husband, just isn't there. I never thought a stop in weight loss would affect me, having read SO many posts on the main board from long term post-ops saying that it is TOTALLY normal. But I am STILL sitting here wondering if that is it for me. Will this be the size I stay at? I'm okay with the way I look now, but it's not where my surgeon or I want me to be, I'm so scared that it's over for me. Is anyone else feeling this way? Aimée 300/245/175/145

Aimee, I feel just like you. I am afraid I am done losing I have only lost 8 pounds this month compared to my 17-20 for the first 3 months. I was very ill so I think that had a factor in my weight loss. I am totally obsessed with everything I put in my mouth and losing weight is all I think about. My goal is 140 and I am 51 pounds away from that. I do feel 100% better than I did at 256 but still can't help but think I am done. But you know what as I am typing this I am thinking.........This is our tool and we can make it work how we want it to work so I WILL get to goal. Its time for me to start working for it. The first 60 pounds came off fairly easy now its time to start working for it. Good Luck with your plateau! --Marianne

OMG, Aimee, I just posted something about this on the main board and copied it and posted it here, too. I totally and completely know how you feel. Check out my post titled, "Do you SEE the new you?" I am not so worried about staying at the weight I am at; I am confident that I will continue to lose. I am currently at 162 and my goal is 135. So, I have 27 lbs to go. I know I will get there. Whether or not my goal STAYS at 135 is another thing...I am only 5'2, so I may want to go lower. We will have to see. You aren't done losing, my friend. That, I promise you. Sure the losses have slowed down, but it is the end result that matters; not the crazy high losses each and every single month. Hang in there, sweetie. You will make your goal with some determination and hard work. We will both do it! Hugs, Denise