Six weeks...down 56 pounds but I can't see it.

Hi Everyone! I'm six weeks post op and down 56 pounds but I can't see it. If you're interested look at my profile and see if you can. Thanks, Debbie

Yep, it's defeinitely noticible in your face and the rest of you as well. Can you not tell it in your clothing? 56 lbs is great! Keep up the good work! Stephanie Bishop

Wow Debbie, I think there is a major difference!! You are doing FANTASTIC! I hope I have lost 56 lbs. by the time I am six weeks out. I think a lot of times we never see what we really look like in a mirror. Keep taking the pictures and look at them. Maybe that will help. Congratulations and keep up the good work! Sharan

My husband made me reshoot the pic...it's a little plainer now.

DEBBIE HUN I CANT BELIEVE YOU CANT SEE THE CHANGE...WOW... I HOPE I DO AS WELL AS YOU...I HAVE MY STAPLES OUT TOMORROW AND IT WILL BE 19 DAYS TOMORROW..WISH ME LUCK GF..TAKE CARE AND KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK...IM RIGHT BEHIND YOU... ANNETTE

My gosh, Debbie - look at your face! Big difference...and look at how much closer your arms are to your sides. I really hated it when my arms stuck out like a roly-poly toy. No more of that for us anymore! You look great. Besides, you've lost a lot FAST; it will take a while for the inch loss to catch up with the weight loss - it did for me. If you're not measuring, start NOW; I wish I had pre-surgery measurements. I didn't start until 6 weeks out, and you know that's a lot of inches gone.

CONGRATULATIONS DEBBIE I just can't belive that you can't see the difference in your appearance. 56lbs is amazing in 6 weeks. Try only losing 65lbs in 9 months and then you will really be disappointed.

Debbie, I have lost around 50 lbs so far and I too don't feel any different--the only place I see it is in my chin and bra area. One thing I wished I had done prior to surgery is make an outline of my body (use a clear plastic sheet or a bunch of paper taped together). I still did one the other day and so should you--this way you can re-draw your outline and have physical proof that you're shrinking. Remember--75% of this surgery is mental, so you need to keep looking in the mirror until you can see past your old self (and self-image) and see the new, healthier, thinner you! Best Regards, Tanya