I know every board has regulars,but need help

Hi everyone, Wondering if anybody has experienced being treared so differently since losing weight. I was 350 almost starting so now I am 228 my start surgery weight was 286 so I find myself at 228 "fitting " in more has anyone else gone through this? Also PLEASE give me some advise on toning arms and neck and tummy if you have any. Thank you all.

Cindy, I am wondering the same thing! I started out at 320 and now am at 247. My surgery is in 5 weeks and people are asking me why I want to have it done! Don't they think if I could I would?! My hair is really gray and I went to a styling salon and had them do what they wanted!.....well...no perm now and my hair is colored and highlighted. I am having people walk right passed me and not recognize me.....what will happen when I lose the rest of my weight?! As far as toning....I walk but that doesn't help my arms a bit! My SIL told me some things to try with soup cans but haven't done any yet. I keep forgetting. He said that anything that you do should be above your shoulder...some curls....and that should help. I will ask him again next week when I see him. Maybe he can draw some pictures! haha.....he is a personal trainer! Sue

I have been treated differently BUT, I think its me too. I always stood back,trying to not bump anyone and I always THOUGHT they were treating me differently. I really think a large part was me. Old men are flirting a little now lol.What the hell. Im old

yes, but you are cute, regardless of your age...enjoy it! You deserve it!

to funny Yes I notice being treated differently too. I like some of the reactions but then there are the others I am not sure of. Recently I went through this thing where I was insecure but part of me wants to speak out..so it's "do I or not" I also see men noticing me..that made me uncomfortable at first then like Cindy I thought "what the heck" The changes can be fun if we are aware of what is going on around us..I tell everyone, be intuned with your mind and body..I keep telling myself not to get ****y..but some times it is hard. Cause it's so much fun!! lol as far as people not recognizing me after weight loss I have had fun experiences with it not bad ones. After all didn't I have this surgery because I hated the way I looked and felt? It takes awhile to shed the old self but little by little it comes. I can't tell you how freeing it all is..I can spread my wings and fly..do things I never thought of doing. going places I would have never ventured to go and talk one on one to people I never thought in a million years I would sit with..There are times I have even found myself emotional, maybe mourning the old me? but it is usually short lived and passes quickly. I can assure you this can be an incredible journey, sit back and enjoy the ride!! Brenda

AMEN Brenda lol