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Sandra N.
on 11/27/07 2:05 am - MN

body image? How has it changed since surgery? Those of us with saggy skin and no plastics, how do you feel about your body now? Are you having a hard time? I was at my therapist today and we were talking about how I feel about my "new" body. With clothes on I love it! Without, that's a different story! I will admit that I like my body WAAAAAYYYY more now then I did when it was all plumped out! But then I see the delfated baloon affect.....hmmm, less then desirable! Would I have the surgery again! IN a heartbeat!!! Just wanted to share, and to let ya'll know to keep a healthy perpective! As woman, we tend to be harder on ourselves! Keep your chin up! Embrace the positive of the surgery, such as health, more active, and we'll live longer!!! YOU ARE ALL TOO BEAUTIFUL to let a wrinkle affect you! Your smiles, the way you hold your head up now, the way you feel

!!! Keep up the fantastic work you GORGEOUS woman!!!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

Laura M.
on 11/27/07 2:16 am - St. Bonifacius, MN

RNY on 10/02/07

Sandie,

That is awesome positive self talk, good for you and for the rest of us. I am a newbie but I expect my body image is going to get the best of me and I will want to do something about it, but we'll see when the time comes.

Sandra N.
on 11/27/07 2:43 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Hey Laura! LOVE LOVE LOVE your new picture!!! Look at you! WOW! Keep up the good work!! One thing, if you expect it, maybe consider is to see a therapist just to make sure you keep a healthy perspective.....just my thought! Best to you and remember at least you will be healthier!!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

sweetsue617
on 11/27/07 2:28 am - Thunder Bay, Canada

Hi Sweetie! Ditto, ditto, ditto! I so relate to what you wrote. I like myself in clothes---without clothes, it ain't a pretty sight! Oh well~ Have a great afternoon!~ ((HUG)) **SUE**

Sandra N.
on 11/27/07 2:45 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Hey Sweetie! At least you are gorgeous from the inside out!!! Who wants to be a super model any way?!?!?! You are perfect just the way you are! You couldn't ask for any better in my opinion!!!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

Farrah W
on 11/27/07 2:29 am - Tallahassee, FL

Revision on 08/28/09

Yes, it's hard going from FAT all your life to "skinny" or "healthy" or whatever you want to call it. It's much easier to find all the faults that I have instead of the ones I no longer have. In fact, I've been thinking about plastics for the past couple of months when I never thought about them before. I'd love to have a man flirt with me, just once, now that I'm skinny (other than my wonderful husband).

Sandra N.
on 11/27/07 2:48 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Farrah! You are beautiful! I have been thinking a ton about plastics also. I want to wait at least another year tho. Why is it that we want to have a different man flirt with us

!!??? My DH is awesome but for some reason to have another guy say that I look good or whatever would make my day!!!!!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

Farrah W
on 11/27/07 3:52 am - Tallahassee, FL

Revision on 08/28/09

I think it's because we want assurances that other people think we look good too. My husband HAS to say I look good, or else!

I think it's basically because I've never had a guy flirt with me before. Not even after surgery. Kind of hurts a gal's feelings, ya know? Or maybe I just have no idea what real flirting is??

Lisa B.
on 11/27/07 2:35 am - Independence, KS

RNY on 10/12/07

As another "newbie" I'm struggling with the fact that the image in the mirror doesn't look any different than the one that stared back at me 2 months ago. My kids see the difference. What a great question though. You always have such good questions and such an awesome perspective. Thanks Sandi!

Hugs ~ Lisa
Well behaved women rarely make history!
305/296/147/150 159 pounds down 3 lbs below goal!
Highest weight/day of surgery/current weight/goal weight

Sandra N.
on 11/27/07 2:51 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Hey Lisa! I soooo remember thinking like you!! I was wondering if the mirror was broken or the scale was lying!! Hang in there! Once the clothes start dropping it starts to go fast!! AND THEN YOU will see a difference! Keep up the great work

and thanks for the kind words!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!

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