I forget sometimes that I'm less than half the person I used to be.  When I see someone that hasn't seen me since pre-WLS, I am always taken aback by their reactions.  Sometimes, I feel a little offended that they don't know who I am, until I realize that I am completely different now.  I kept a few of my old outfits, and whenever I run across them in my closet, I am shocked at how big they were (and I was!).  I don't like to look at pictures, though, because they make me feel so bad. 

When I look in the mirror now, I see a normal-sized woman.  It took quite some time, but I'm there now.  The only problem is that I still feel like I look "fat" in pictures.  Weird, I know...  but I guess I just don't care for pictures of myself. 

Even though its only been 6 weeks, I can't believe how much thinner I look.  I can't wait til I'm further along.  Ask the question again in 6 months. :-)

---jan---

Heaviest 441
surgery 331
today 209.7

Goal for Sept 1 (216)

I'm 6.3 pounds under goal.  Don't ask me how, because I have done everything wrong this last week or so, but the weight is still coming off.

I have 21 pounds to go and I will no longer be overweight and I will be into the normal BMI range


Goal weight for Halloween 200 pounds

Scott

Current weight 159#
Labor Day goal 150#
Halloween goal 130#

I sometimes need to look at a before and after pic just so that I can visualize the difference.  My brother just told me on Friday he is amazed at the difference and doesnt know if he can get used to the skinny sister.
Vivienne