How long.....

did it take for your "fat" mind catch up to your skinny body. I am down 130pounds since surgery and 220 altogether since last July. At least once a day I get a comment of me getting too skinny. I always say "almost there" and people gasp. I think they don't realize that I am still over 200 pounds. Most think I am at 180-190. Now compared to what I was, I am a "rail". 235 pounds is still pretty good size, but from 455 it is small. I know if I took a long hard look in the mirror I would realize that I am smaller, healthier, and might I say, better looking. I still go to parties, the mall, the beach and think that I am still this massive human being. And going from being stared at while at parties and such for being usually the biggest person there to be stared at for being the incredible skrinking man is tough. It's fun at the same time but still rough at first. I am just having a hard time realizing my new found glory. How long was it when you looked in the mirror and thought damn I am skinny now? 

Hey tom.... I have no great words of wisdom....i'm a little over 2 years out....my brain says i've done ok, but the emotional side does not see it.....People I have asked say...give it time....so I'm waiting.... Russ

Thanks Russ, I am not expecting it to be done in 6 months or a year but was just wondering mostly how many guys went through it.

No clue, I am right where you are at.  Enjoy being the center of attention.  You give people something good to talk about rather than complaining about others.  But I understand the having to look in the mirror and remind myself several times a day.  I'm right there with you. Blessings, Greg