Man, now I feel self conscious

So,  I had a meeting those evening with my son's Spanish teacher and the group that is going to Ecuador in a few weeks.  I was standing in the front of the class talking with the teacher. She looked down at my tummy and asked of I was expecting.  Lmao. I jiggled it and told her it was just fat.  

Wtf? The thing is that I've lost 126lbs, but I'm still holding a lot of fat in my tummy.  I explained I'd had surgery and that I lost a lot everywhere but the tummy.  

Man,  I've been feeling so great and now I'm feeling self conscious. I got home and told my hubby and he confirmed that the top I'm wearing kinda accentuates my tummy.  Blah.

I'm sorry - that sucks. I totally relate. You know you've done an amazing job.  Please try not to be discouraged by a senseless statement. Remember How much worse it felt when you were 100+ pounds heavier. Look at some side by sides and see how far you've come! It's ok not to be perfect. You're beautiful and healthy and are doing an amazing job!

Lisa

So sorry you had to experience that! You've done amazing-shake it off and keep on keeping on!!

Life lesson here. Only ask a womanif she is expecting when you see feet hanging out.

You look great.

Yup. Four words I will never utter -- "When are you due?"

We always knew you were a smart man, Grim.

Haven't people learned NEVER ask a woman if she's pregnant.....even if it's obvious!!!!  And from a woman at that !!!!!!! Wow!!! Hope she felt stupid and learned a valuable lesson.

Don't let 1 comment from 1 " dummy" break your Happy Balloon.

Sure.... not every piece of clothing we wear always fits perfectly or might not be super flattering, but what really matters is how YOU feel in it and the confidence you put out to the world.

You have nothing to feel bad about, only 126 reasons to feel fabulous!!!! 

to be honest, I'm feeling really gassy and bloated too. 

Deanna, I wear size 6-8 ... And have not much fat on my stomach..but when I eat something that makes me gassy - I look like I am pregnant.... I think that with less fat covering our guts - any bloating shows much more... 

And with the extra skin - things just don't "hold in" as they should.  App 6 months after RNY I started working on a very strong core - to be able to "suck it in" my guts.. .. Compresion garmets helps... But I hate them... 

What a ditz. Wow. For the record...you DO NOT look preggers at all.

I got asked that a few times when I was still MO. I always looked about 8 months pregnant anyway. I eventually came up with all sorts of smart ass answers. "Yeah...I was due 6 months ago. Kid is REALLY late." "Yes, I am and your husband is the daddy. Surprise!" and of course the truth "No, I'm just fat. Any other stupid questions for me?"

BTW...Your arms look awesome. So jealous. I can take flight with mine.