Self Image Issues Post Op

(deactivated member)
on 10/6/12 1:36 pm - ewing, NJ

Hello all
I am almost a year post op from a revison from the lapband. I am down about 80lbs..10lbs(lightweight) from my goal weight. I am having issues with accepting my new body. When I look at myself I still feel fat and when I view pictures of myself I look extremely skinny and I think I look crazy!! It still hasnt sunken in yet. Would you consider getting professional help about this or will this feeling go away on its on?
Thanks in advance!!!

MajorMom
on 10/6/12 7:19 pm - VA

DS on 08/09/07

It normally takes awhile to adjust to the new size--a couple of years. How would you describe your problem? Is it to the extreme where you still where clothes that are way too big, or is it slight and you just don't recognize yourself if you glance at your reflection in a store window or something like that?

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

(deactivated member)
on 10/7/12 12:37 am - ewing, NJ

Its a little of both Gina. I havent completely.gotten rid of all my too big clothes and I feel I look different when I see a picture of myself.

MajorMom
on 10/7/12 12:45 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

Perhaps if you kept before and after pictures around so you see them often it might help. You could try it for a few months, and if you still feel totally off, seek therapy or support of some kind.

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!
DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

TaliTali
on 10/7/12 3:34 am - Sammamish, WA

DS on 10/28/08

I think that because you are still so "new" at this, a lot of it will go away with time. That said, I do feel it's important to have support as you go through it. I highly recommend finding a local support group to attend. It doesn't have to be DS specific and can be all surgery types but it's good to be with others who know what you are going through.

HW ~ SW ~ CW
310 - 291 - 150

Valerie G.
on 10/7/12 4:27 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

DS on 10/31/05

What you're feeling is pretty normal, and may subside in time, however if you are really disturbed by it, then seek help working through it.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

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