Who are you now that you have lost weight?

Hi Datorres,

Excellent on keeping your "Sassy"!! It is true that I think some people ...like family and friends -will often try and give us a title or say we are acting this new and different way. Oftentimes I think it's just so difficult for them to reconcile the inside of us with the outside changes. They get confused! I swear that so many folks want to be able to put people into one box or subject heading-when we are not and never will be.

Thanks for your post and love live your SASSY!!

Peace,

T

 

 

I'm pretty much the same person I was, just more confident and little more vain(I love the way I look! lol). I am still reserved around strangers, open with friends and family, and I still desire a child(my reasons for wls). The only thing that has really changed is that I finally feel that I fit in. I always felt out of place in public settings because I was the fat girl. I am no longer paranoid that people are staring at me in disgust or that people are judging me. If I feel someone looking at me I assume they're checking me out. A year ago at size 20 I assumed no one checked my fat ass out. lol. Its a weird transition from fat to normal/skinny but other than my confidence and perception of people's reactions to me nothing has really changed. I am still Sara.

Hey Sara,

 

I am loving that you love how you look! I think that is the SO excellent!! Knowing and recognizing that you are still you-shows that you have done lots of work indeed!!

 

Enjoy it!

Peace,

T

I have just been thinking about this very topic this week. I asked my son if I had changed in the way I act or anything. He said he hasn't noticed anything. I don't notice anything, yet. Great topic & love hearing everyone's story on the subject.

Hey Brenlee!

This topic has been so enjoyable and a really great learning opportunity for me! I Hope we can do more!

How old is your son?? My son was around 21 when I had my surgery-but lived far away from California, up on the Alaska Pipeline. So the first time he saw me-I was totally looking different! You should have seen his face! Eyes checking and re-checking! I whispered, finally -its ME Mom! LOL!

 

Thanks for your post and hope to see you joining in again too!

Peace,

T

I find that I'm more outgoing and don't sit in the house all of the time.  I use to roll out of bed, get a shower and throw on anything because I was miserable and felt disgusting. 

I now take my time with what I put on and my makeup. 

 

HI Robin,

 

I kinda know what you mean about getting up and taking care. I have started to really take care of the little things too. I make sure I go through my clothing and replace what is worn and what I don't like anymore. It used to be that I was just grateful for whatever would fit me!!!

 

Enjoy!

Peace,

T

I definitely feel less self-conscience in a crowd now.  It is easier to walk and my stride is strong again.  I don't dread shopping for clothes.  Much has changed.

When you said about your stride, BWB, I know what you meant. There is this new "walk" I have these days. I FEEL lighter on my feet and sometimes I do feel I could float a bit!!

Peace,

T