Reintroductions

Many of you know that my boys have hemophilia and I am a symptomatic carrier.  Last night and today was our annual hemophilia foundation meeting. Many of the people there I have not seen since last year's meeting -- which was just 10 days after my surgey. NONE of these people (people I have known for YEARS) recognized me! Most walked right past me without saying a word until I said hello first and then I got a blank stare for a minute until I told them who I was. One woman flat out told me she did not know who I was and I probably have know her the longest -- since my boys (now all in their 20's) were single digit ages!
One of the drug reps came up to me and said he had to tell me something -- he is in the office a lot and said he always recognized me because he knew which office space was mine so knew it was me when I walked out but outside of my office he only knew it was me once he saw my girls.
I still have a hard time though getting my arms around the compliments and still don't see myself as skinny when others say it.

first off- congrats on your one year sugerversery! belated! lol.

second, i know what you mean, i know im only 4 months out but i hear you on the getting your arms around the compliments. it is hard because i dont see the differances other people see. for a while id say to ppl 'thanks but i dont see it'. and that just turned into a 'thanks!' with a smile and nod.

thirdly, you do look fabulous!! and i can say this since i met you now! lol

*hugs*

Hi, Nancy Gene.
You have changed so much, so I can totally see how people wouldn't recognize you. :)  I understand, though, how hard it is to see it for yourself. Surely, one day your mind will catch up. :)
For me, I really don't think I look that much different. Of course, I'm still only halfway to goal. I don't get very many people telling me that I look different, so I don't think it's very noticeable yet. When Dr. Walton sees a difference, that's probably when I'd believe it. LOL
I rejoice with you on all your positive changes and experiences.
Blessings,
Mary

Nancy that is so cool!  I had my first expierence with someone that looked right at me and didn't recognize me.  It's really weird and great at the same time.  You have done so well on this program and should be really proud of yourself!

Nancy, that is so cool, I love it when that happens to people.  I have to tell my sad story, I recently signed up on facebook & reconnected with some friends from high school.  One of them sent me a message that said 'You haven't changed a bit', well she hasn't seen me in about 25 years so she hasn't seen the changes of the last 8 months, oh well, can't win them all!

I saw my best friend for the first time since my surgery yesterday (I'm down 39 lbs) and she kept raving about how great I looked. I didn't really know what to say except thanks.  My sister-in-law (who is living with us while my brother is deployed) was helping me pick out something to wear to my son's play yesterday and, after getting frustrated with me, because I didn't think I could pull off what she was picking out, turned and said to me, "You have to stop thinking like a fat person. You look great."

I have been obese my whole adult life, except for six months of Weigh****chers, so I don't know how to think different. I've decided that if my sisters and my husband tell me I look good in something I am just going to listen to them and wear it, even if I don't think I should. Just a little sidenote, a teenage girl came up to me at the play and told me she loved my shirt and it was cute, so maybe I don't have to dress like an old lady my whole life after all :)

Isn't that the coolest feeling in the world??

I had a similar experience at the end of school.  I was at a retirement party.  I wore my name badge so folks would know who I was.  It was fun when they looked at me, looked at my name badge, then looked back at me with blank looks on their faces!  Cool!

The differences in you are astounding!  You have done so well.  Keep it up!

I am particularly jealous of your transformation as you appear to have gotten much younger as well as thinner-it's amazing.

Thank you -- that is probably one of the best compliments. LOL