Don't take compliments well?
Hi all.. I haven't been on in a long time. I am over 5 years out, and never made it goal weight. I've gone from 365 to 205, but am currently at 225. To this day, if a guy tells me he likes the way I look, I immediately think of all the bad things about the way I look. I can rarely just say thank you. I still see myself as that girl before my WLS. Does anyone else have this problem? Any input is appreciated.
I have this problem regardless of who tells me. I'm slowly learning how to reply with a simple thank you and no snarky eye roll. And to shut off the voice in my head. Therapy has helped!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I usually say,"Thank you for saying that. That really means a lot."
I decided a long time ago I was going to be as nice to myself as I am to other people. I realize I am a work in progress and I try hard at keeping a positive "self-talk".
"Whether you believe you can or you can't ....you are right! " by Henry Ford