I can't get over ......

I just can't get it in my head that I am smaller.My mind is still telling me I'm fat well I'm not under weight or any thing like that LOL ...Mark tells me to try on some of my old out fit's and I tell him I don't want to take my time to do it because they will not fit,but I took time this morning and I can get in so many thing's that I could not in years.Will my mind ever stop telling me I'M FAT? Shelly

Shelly, I can't answer that question. For now, just listen to your husband when he tells you to try on something. He knows what he is talking about. Congratulations. I got rid of a lot of my smaller stuff about 6 months ago. My choices for trying on will be better this fall. Apparently I got rid of all my cooler clothes. Rats!! I have found already that I can wear somethings I hadn't worn in a long time. What better/cheaper place to shop than your own closet? Have fun!! Linda

Shelly, I can't answer your question either...but I just had to let you know that I appreciate when you post. They encourage me so much and I look every day to see if you have anything new to share. I only have 3 weeks and I tend to get a little nervous. Then I come here and read and remember why I want to do this. Thanks again! Peggy ~A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step~

You will do just fine.I didn't get nervous at all I was so ready.It will be hard at first just a few day's but I tell you it's the best thing I ever did for me.I don't know if you belive in God or not but it's all in his hands..I just love life so much now.I go every place.I have found in the last 3 weeks that I had stoped going to church because I was fat and didn't want any one looking at me..All I can say to my self is SHAME ON ME.I never miss a Sunday now.Make sure you post back to us and give us updates we are here for you.. Shelly -120

Shelly; I feel the same way. I know I'm getting smaller because I am getting into clothes I haven't worn for years, and people are noticing. But when I look in the mirror I see the same person I saw before the surgery.

Shelly, Love the fact that you post so often, it really helps people like me who tend to "lurk" on this site without posting much. Keep it up! I had Lap-Band surgery, and I'm almost 8 months out, and am down 80 pounds, but I was having the same problem you are for the longest time. Everybody seemed to see the difference but me. But, ironically enough, today it sunk in! I was walking into the bathroom here at work, and passed by those "oh-so-flattering" (NOT) big ol' mirrors......and I turned around really quick to see 'who was behind me'.......because I didn't recognize the person I saw out of the corner of my eye in the mirror! Then it hit me.....that woman was ME!! Talk about a WOW moment! I stood there.....stared at myself for like 5 minutes, and burst into tears. I'm such a sap. But today, I finally saw the "me" that everyone else is starting to see. It's been a long time coming. Not sure why it takes the brain so long to "see" it, but I guess sometimes it just does. You'll see the 'real you' soon enough. Hang in there. Take Care Diana Lap-band (12/30/04) 261/181/140?