Wondering

I am 18 months post and have lost 190 lbs. I have gone from 350 to 160. I am wearing a 11/12. I am getting ready to book my first round of plastic surgery. My question is when I look in the mirror I still see the same overweight girl. How long did it take some of you to start feeling thin? I hope this will go away after my plastic surgery. I am happy with my new life and my weight loss I just can't seem to change my self-image.

Heather, I'm 13 months out and still think of myself as the person that I used to be. I still am shocked everytime that I walk by a mirror and see a reflection of myself. I have a friend who is 3 years out and she says the same thing. I attended a seminar last summer and the speaker said that it takes many of us years to get past it. It took me months to stop going to the plus size department when I went shopping. I constantly have to remind myself that I am no longer obese and that I no longer look the same to others. Hang in there.....alot of us are in the same boat. I'm grateful everyday that I can get out of bed and live a normal life.

Amen, I went shopping yesterday and started out in the plus size and ended up in the regular sizes. It felt great. I still cant beleive I am wearing a size 14. I still feel huge. Everyone is always telling me I look small. I need this to stick in my head., I guess it does take time. Take Care barb

Heather, I am just 11 months out. I have lost around 85# and have about 20 -25to go till "MY" goal. I see photos of myself and think..."I DO look great" ... and I do FEEl great! I know I am a much healthier person. I too, can not wait for the day I feel "normal" sized" HUGS Deb @ Indian lake