Strange feelings

deb292
on 5/8/08 3:20 pm - St. Paul Park, MN

So it will be a year in Aug since my Duodenal switch . I was 270 pre surgery and am now 143. I was in a hurry today and bolted up the stairs of St. Mary's hosp. As I was jogging up I heard footsteps following just as quickly. I suddenly realized I'M HALF THE WOMAN I USED TO BE. I exited the stairwell and there was a reflection that made me feel strange, kinda scared. I realized that now I have to worry about being attacked cuz I'm small! The gentleman that soon exited the stairwell after me spoke to me and said "Your very quick, do you work out"?I Ignored him and now stay in public settings. Be careful and think about how the new you affects others!

Lindaanne
on 5/8/08 8:25 pm - SSP, MN

RNY on 07/25/06

WOW do I understand that feeling !! Before at 263 I coud toss that weight around and know I could hold my own in some situations..

Now I feel kinda fragile .... I think thats why when I man exposed himself to me at my job I cried instead of laughing like I would have done before. I shocked me that I was upset about it and after talking to my therapist he and I came to the conclusion I feel more vulnerable now. Thanks for bringing this up and HI !! I am just across the river from you... we were just in your neck of the woods yesterday grabbin some jerky from Bull Jerky !

Start Weight - 263
Current Weight 135 and making it work for ME !

deb292
on 5/9/08 5:48 am - St. Paul Park, MN

DS on 08/28/07

Big Bull Yummy. Hey neighbor

Diane B.
on 5/8/08 9:16 pm - Fridley, MN

RNY on 02/14/07

First off, you look amazing!!!!! Good job!!!! second, I know the feeling. Even tho I am not what you would call thin...yet....I have noticed I receive a whole lot more attention. I also realize that with that attention comes certain risks. The one big thing I have found is I don't carry myself the same. I walk and talk with more confidance. Which is a big deterant. Another thing I keep in mind, No.. I don't have the weight anymore, but I am in the best shape of my life, and am more fit then I ever have been in my life. Which means I am better able to defiend myself.

I am not short... I am fun sized!!

deb292
on 5/9/08 5:49 am - St. Paul Park, MN

DS on 08/28/07

Thank you.

debim3
on 5/8/08 10:08 pm - Roberts, WI

RNY on 11/13/07

You look fantastic!!!! I understand what you are saying, but for me, I felt so vulnerable before the weight loss and so empowered now. I was invisible and scared and weak, but now I am strong and assertive. I've signed up to take a women's self defense class. Even though I feel strong (which I am and I'm fast now too), I know that men are still stronger. Years ago I was attacked and raped. I will not ever let that happen to me again. I'm glad you posted this. We women need to realize that no matter how fast we are, no matter how safe we feel, no matter how strong we think we are, we need to be vigilant and keep ourselves as safe as we can and taking a self defense class is a good thing for ALL women - pre-op and post-op! Debi

HW 265 / SW 226.5 / CW 130.5 / GW 135

deb292
on 5/9/08 5:50 am - St. Paul Park, MN

DS on 08/28/07

Seasoned words of advice. Yes I do feel more fit but at the same time I feel vunerable too.

Sandra N.
on 5/8/08 10:33 pm - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Congrats! so true!

~Sandie~ -147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
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Lisa B.
on 5/8/08 11:09 pm - Independence, KS

RNY on 10/12/07

No truer words could be spoken on this. Thank you for the reminder that we all need to be mindful of our safety. have a great weekend!

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

NicoleLynn
on 5/8/08 11:19 pm - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 12/04/07

I would have to agree with Debi that I feel a whole lot more confident now than I did 90 pounds ago and I am a whole lot faster too (heck I run without being chased)! Thank you for this reminder because I have never really given this much thought since I have been obese since elementary school I never felt I was a target because I was just too ugly for anyone to pay attention too.

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

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