Body Image
It is funny how this works.
I began my journey at 250lbs in 2002. Went through 4 yrs of lapband, lost 75lbs, gained 25lbs back, eventually revised to RNY, Dec 2007 at around 200lbs. Today, I am right at 100lbs - far too skinny and looking anorexic. Interestingly, I'm having more problems with my body image at this weight than I ever had at my larger sizes.
It doesn't help that I am 5ft tall and cannot find clothes that actually fit and hang well. It is really bothering me that my once curvaceous figure has now become stick thin and bony. What's worse is that I am trying to eat more and when I do, I still get that UGH, fat feeling. Breasts are gone, butt is gone, the bones actually HURT to sit on.
I'm really so thankful for the weight loss and regained agility, but the switch from overweight, out of breath to underweight, concern about vitamin/protein deficiencies and being able to just find clothes that fit have my head a little confused.
I began my journey at 250lbs in 2002. Went through 4 yrs of lapband, lost 75lbs, gained 25lbs back, eventually revised to RNY, Dec 2007 at around 200lbs. Today, I am right at 100lbs - far too skinny and looking anorexic. Interestingly, I'm having more problems with my body image at this weight than I ever had at my larger sizes.
It doesn't help that I am 5ft tall and cannot find clothes that actually fit and hang well. It is really bothering me that my once curvaceous figure has now become stick thin and bony. What's worse is that I am trying to eat more and when I do, I still get that UGH, fat feeling. Breasts are gone, butt is gone, the bones actually HURT to sit on.
I'm really so thankful for the weight loss and regained agility, but the switch from overweight, out of breath to underweight, concern about vitamin/protein deficiencies and being able to just find clothes that fit have my head a little confused.
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