How much weight did you lose before people noticed?
I am 6 weeks post op and down 40 lbs..I started journey at 267 and very close to shopping in normal sizes. I know I look better but wonder when those...."oh my gosh, you look so skinny". Lol. ..Anyone remember that moment the first person was in shock about how much you lost? How much had you lost at that moment?
I started out much heavier than you but for me I would say 75 to 80 pounds. (for people who didn't know I had the surgery) I think what makes a difference is getting new clothes, and wearing clothes that fit....
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
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I think we tend to confuse "people noticing" with "people saying something." I'm sure that people notice relatively quickly if they're observant. But no one commented on my weight loss until I'd lost over 50 pounds. (Which was fine by me, I don't think my body should be a topic of conversation unless I initiate the conversation!)
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 was good with clothes and at making myself look smaller than I was. Think Spanx and great designer clothes with great fit. There were people who never really noticed. They would say something like, "You look different, is it a new hairstyle".
Many people are just absorbed in themselves and their size and body and really don't notice others unless it is something very different. I kept buying clothes that fit well and that kept people from figuring out that I was losing weight.
When they finally caught on, I would just say that I had weight loss surgery to help with Type 2 diabetes and it resulted in the weight loss as well as improving my health.
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