Identity Crisis...HELP!

Hi Amos Family! I am going through a weird time...I have lost 127 pounds in 6 1/2 months so that part is going well and I feel wonderful. However I am weirding out on the fact that so many people don't recognize me any more. I mean I literally avoid people who I recognize and that I haven't seen in a while because I know they won't know who I am. I feel like a real whiner, but it is a serious issue that I am having. I am also weary of the "new Rachel" comments. IT'S STILL ME FOLKS, only slimmer. Anyone else having an identity crisis? My bariatric coordinator (who had the surgery 2 1/2 years ago) told me that we will all go through some really weird mental crap eventually. She also said that we premenopausal women will at some point go through estrogen hell where we want to be left alone and are much less tolerant of things and people. Well sister, I think I am there now. My poor dear hubby must wonder what is up!! Please let me know if you can relate to any or all of these issues. I need some support. Thanks Much & God Bless, Rachel T.

Rachel, I know what you feel. I've lost 140 pounds in 11 months. I work in a hospital and some of the patients who don't have to come back for follow-up for at least 4 months or 6 months look at me a little weird, then they'll say "you've lost a lot of weight!" It's still a little weird for me when I hear that. I'm still the same person, just in a smaller body. I've never received any negative comments about having the surgery. Alot of the patients are just glad that I'm healthier and that I look a whole lot better. Now, some of family are a little different. I think they get tired of hearing about how much weight I've lost. I'm not bragging. I'm just excited and want other people to share in my joy. I don't know about all that other hormonal stuff, but I'm sure when that time comes, I'll be a total ***** about it, who knows. I usually stay to myself when I'm PMSin' anyways. And my co-workers usually stay away from me. haha. I apologize if I didn't help you, but I tried. Take care of yourself. I figure this new crisis will soon pass. Laverna -140 lbs and very happy!!!

The weirdest thing I have gone thru is trying to realize that it is really me in the mirror. I have this self image of myself as being really obese and I look in the mirror and see this skinny guy I dont recognize myself......still thinking I am the fat guy......well just a guys perspective......

Hi Rachel. I know exactly what you are going through. The best advice I can offer is to find a really good psychologist. Preferrably one that has dealt with wls patients. I have a very good one and he has help me deal with a bunch of crap. It is finally getting easier and I am not so angry all the time. I hope you find something that works for you. Leanne