20 weeks out

I just wanted to share. I am 20 weeks out today and have lost 49 pounds as of this morning:) I feel really great, and cant wait to hit my first HUGE milestone in my weight loss! Maybe tomorrow will be the day?  Anyway, I have posted some pictures on my profile if anyone wants to look. Now, if only I could wrap my mind around the emotional mental changes, I would be set. Its hard to feel most, if not all, of the physical changes at this point. I know I am not alone, just wanted to put that out there too...It just sucks sometimes. I just want to feel as good as I should. I will get there.  Hope you are all having a wonderful day! Happy Monday!

Congratulations on your accomplishments!

Thanks! Its been a trip!

I can imagine.  I know I have been on a fantastic voyage too.

You look great!  I really like the yellow short sleeved jacket.  Very cute. And you will get there.  I STILL "forget" that I'm 130 pounds and not 300 and sometimes if clothes touch my skin I feel like they are too tight and showing fat rolls, when I "know" I don't really have fat rolls anymore - but I still feels exposed or something.  To some extent I think all people have feelings like this, so it is only natural that folks who have been through dramatic transformation via weight loss surgery are going to experience it to a greater extent. Pictures help.  And if you ever need a reminder that you look great, you know where I'll be

Thanks so much! I know what you mean. The pictures do help. I think thats the ONLY way I can see any changes. You are right though, it is a drastic change, and you do forget that you are not as big as you once were. Thanks for all of the kind words!!

The emotional part of surgery I feel is the HARDEST...way harder than dealing with the pain and the food....in my opinion.  I still have crazy days where I'm like, wow, who is that person looking back at me in the mirror?  I don't believe it is me....feeling good in this new body is something I am working on and I think something many of us have trouble with. You look awesome!!!  Keep up the good work! :)

congrats! you look amazing!!!

1 word... AMAZING! lol I hope I look that g0od 20 weeks out!  I have to ask WHERE you went shopping b/c your new clothes are tooo cute! You should feel great your doing awesome hun!

Thanks. You guys know how to make a girl feel good!! The yellow outfit is from Wet Seal, and the rest are probably from Mervyns. I go cheap:)