body issues

 So, I really want to high five myself in the face right about now and I'm sure a few of you probably will too once I say this.  

I've lost 81lbs since my surgery December 8th, which is nothing short than incredible.  I'm happy about my weight loss and feel better than I have in my whole life.  WLS was the best thing that I ever did for myself.  

So why do I feel like I still hate my body???   I can't get over my arm flab, stomach slouch and the fiasco that is my inner thighs.  Why is that all I see when I look at myself?    I didn't think I needed plastic surgery before but now I'm really strongly considering it.   But would I even be happy then...where does it end when I can just look around and say, ok this is good, instead of picking out all these little flaws?  

I feel so selfish finally admitting it.  I should just be happy, but I'm not.  What is wrong with me?!?  

Not that misery wants company but I hope I'm not the only one who's had this feeling before...

Thanks for listening!

~Emily~ 

Goodness girly...sorry your going through this but after reading so many blogs from WLS people. I can honestly say you aren't the only one. I am sure everyone will have body issues! And you staying active so don't be too hard on yourself! Your a gorgeous girl!

You're not the only one. I think I hate my body more now than I did before. My boobs are so freakin saggy, I have bat wings that make me feel like a flying squirrel, and my thighs jiggle like jello.

I do however feel wonderful about my new size. For the first time in my life, I have a waistline. I look great in clothes... naked is another story.

I think it's a girl thing. I don't care whether you're a 22 or a 2, you still have things about your body that you can't stand. It's universal.

For my part, I'm just being patient, and waiting for me to hit goal. Once that is done, here comes the plastic surgery.

Sarah

i'm certain you're not the only one BUT!  you are freaking healthy now-love THAT baby! :)

 Very true!  

I'm going through the same thing... the closer I'm getting to goal the less happy I am.  Its ridiculous.  I hate my arm, my tummy, my inner thighs... I feel you girl!

Also remember that as it may not ever get better fully as time goes by your body begins to readjust and the skin should get better. Your body is losing weight so fast that your skin cells can't keep up. My surgeon told me to always remember that the first year is for the weight and the second for the skin. Give it time, it will get better.

Also I recently stumbled upon a VLog on Youtube from user Tonya Tko- It is explaining her remedy for stretch marks and what has made hers virtually disappear. I have ordered the stuff she talks about and have been using it for 1 week. It doesnt smell good at all but I have already started to see a difference in my skin. Just thought I would share, I will post the link below.

- Savannah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8wifv7ytCo

i know exacly how u feel i thought that in a year i would be like super skini that i will love my body and that i won´t need any plastics.
now a year out i thing that when i lose the 20 lbs i need to lose i would be happy with my body so then i will have my plastics and look fantastic. but you know what all the skini *****es are not happy about their bodies either so is just part of being a woman, u know we never are gonna be happy whit what we have. we alwasy want more!! so don´t feel bad is a very normal feeling i guess are we all need a shrink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha.
and we cannot fix a self image problem as fast as we lose the weight. i know it sucks but its the way it is.
hang in there u r not alone
hugs girly

I'm with you... I feel that way sometimes. I look at my accomplishment but want MORE. I think we feel like if anyone deserves to look like a model, it would be US. We suffered through so much that we deserve perfection! I feel that way a lot...