Is It Me I See?

I once heard a WLS patient say: "I walked pass the window of a clothing store, not thinking that I would go inside, because I could NEVER fit anything in there." "When I walked pass, I saw this unfamiliar woman stairing at me... she looked familar, but how could it be?" "I walked closer and damn, it was ME!" "Could it be? Is it me I see?" Well, I had the same exact experience. My mind tells me I am still 343 lbs, but my clothes, scale, friends, family and even from the look on my cats face, that I am not the same 'fat' girl they saw for the past 39 years... (ok, 40, for those paying attention). The psychological aftermath of loosing so much weight, in such a short time, plays tricks on our minds... physically, we still feel fat and unchanged... but spiritually, our bodies are free from sluggishness, laziness and the pain and suffering that comes from ridicule. Psychologically, our minds pour into our physical and spiritual essence telling us, something HAS changed, and we better keep up with the change, or be forced to go back! We all know that no matter how much we try to go back (reluctantly or willingly), we can't... we have no choice but to forge forward, live and become the butterflies and birds we have claimed to become, as we laid our lives on the surgery table 3 months ago! For me, it was a spiritutal journey into the unknown, yet I knew that one day, I would look into the mirror and see... me. So the answer to this Post, at least for me is YES... "it IS me I see... and I want to see MORE!" I always knew I was beautiful, but now, I really believe it! Now, I won't pass that store anymore, but will go INSIDE and give those ladies in there a RUN for their money!!!! Look out, here comes VERA... (again) Just my thoughts on loosing quickly, and learning to think the same! Stay encouraged and know, it is YOU you'll be seeing! Lets discuss it everyone! Vera, Crew Encourager New 3 month Pic posted at bottom of my Profile... feel free to visit! Size 30/32 pre-op Size 20/22 to date Weight 343 pre-op Weight 287 to date Waste 58 pre-op Waste 42 post-op Hips 62 pre-op Hips 52.5 post-op Breasts 48DD pre-op Breasts 44DD post-op (they better stay put)

Oh my Gosh!!! That 3 month picture of you is sooooo HoTTTTTTTT!!!!!..Girl are you still with your man? If not let me know,please..lol..lol OK, I am calming down..Vera, when I get to my goal weight and we go to new york to people watch and visit, We are going to go into every store uptown and shop and try on new clothes adn then you will really see...yes that is you in the reflection. And wow am I hot!!! god bless you ..ron in Arizona

Vera, I have experienced the same as you and everyone else that has lost weight faster than their mind can realize. Just this morning, I was getting ready for work (and I have been sick so I just wanted jeans and a sweater) I put my jeans on (my size 14's) and they are a bit baggy on the back side... woohooo!!! Then!!! The sweater I put on was one from pre-op and I wore it a lot post op as it hid my binder well... it is huge.... Isnt it funny that our clothes that we once wore to "slim down" are now our "fat clothes". LOL! Gotta love it. I have decided I am a fat girl in recovery and I am loving every minute! I enjoy the new attention... I enjoy the second glances from guys and most of all I enjoy ME!!!! Here's to all of the Decemberians!!!!!!! Hugs, Beckie XOXOXO 255-209-170

WOW - What more can I say..... WOW. You are doing great !!!! Karen G 294 / 232 / ???

Vera, Honey you look amazing in your new 3 month picture. I know what you mean, I look at myself in the mirror and still see the old me and it wasn't until I was looking at some pictures of myself just prior to surgery that I for the first time saw the difference and it made me cry. I'm working on getting a new picture up on my profile. You truly are a beautiful and amazing woman!!! Love you lots, Loni