Re-introduce myself
My name is Jackie. I'm a LW that had the DS Aug 25, 2008. I'm about 2 1/2 yrs out and feeling great!!! I lost over 100 lbs at my lowest weight. I don't get on the scale any more, because I can't stand to see the number....its in the 130's, might even be in the 140's (don't know). I want the number to be in the 120's (127 was my lowest). I would love to get down there again, but I don't see it happening. I wanted it to go closer to 120, but I'm afraid if I got to 120 I'd want it to go in to the 1teens!
I'm 5'6", in a size 4 jeans/pants and a Med top (some smalls fit me, depends on the cut and if its Jrs or Misses). As long as my clothes are fitting me comfortable, I'm OK! If they get a bit snug, I cut out the crap, watch what I eat and get them back where I want them to fit!!I have a HUGE problem with body dysmorpha (I think that is the right word)! I look in a mirror and see myself as still fat!! Not like I was prior to surgery, but as I probably really looked at size 14. My co worker is 2 inches taller than me and a size 6.......I think she looks great (would love to look like her), but I weigh less and I'm in a size smaller clothes than her. I just don't see it! I've got 2 mirrors in my house and they only show shoulders up!
OK I've bored you enough! I am going to try to be more of a participant! I'm a FB addict, so I spend a lot of time over there, but I do miss my LW friends & family!!
Sooo, Best of luck to ALL the people going into surgery in the next few days! Happy recovery to those that recently had their surgery!! I will try to catch up on as many people as I can!!
Thanks for having me here!!
There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!
My stats:
Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
Tops Small Bottoms size 2!!!! UPDATED: 11/11
Sounds like you're doing a great job! I think we all have some type of body dysmorphia. I know I still do.... some days I like the way I look - others I don't..... but I'm very happy where I'm at. Same with me with clothes fitting.... when they start getting tight... I know I need to change what I'm doing.
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!
My stats:
Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
Tops Small Bottoms size 2!!!! UPDATED: 11/11
on 12/17/10 3:45 pm
Body dismorphia's a funny thing ...
Interestingly most of the people Ive actually MET from here looked a lot bigger than they thought.. ... for what its worth .. triply true for MEN lol.
So they may not be so body dismorphic after all...
then here on the LW board we have this frailty issue too ....
I personally think everyones PERFECT . REALLY . just BEAUTIFUL.
Its not a weight thing , its a HEALTH thing , and if U exercise enough U get the defined tight bodybuilders muscle - chart body we've all lusted after in our prison of fat all these years . Yeah , you CAN do it - you can get that fitness- model body if U want .
As a matter of fact - quiet as its kept , were genetically GIFTED that way , seriously . so a little heavy lifting goes a LONG way to build attractive looking muscle for us ...
But U may not WANT it .... U may just want the size whatever ..or the bikini bod for now ... or whatever milestone U have Ur heart set on . Recovery's a GRADUAL thing . Be gentle with Urself !! The BEST thing is we are here for U unconditionally WHEREVER U are and WHATEVER U want . And that will probably CHANGE as time goes on ...we understand that ...
we're there too.
big Hugs Sister !!
love , AvaI've learned that life is "all about prospective"!! Everyone perceives the same thing differently! I'm sure if I exercised and did Everything I'm suppose too.....I could be thinner and toner....but unfortunately, I think I'll still see myself the same way!!
But that is why I always come back here, because everyone here does understand!! Its been awhile, but I've lurked in every now and than.BIG hugs back 'atchya!!
There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!
My stats:
Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
Tops Small Bottoms size 2!!!! UPDATED: 11/11
You're right about that stupid scale...I tried to get a pic of my "Onederland" enterance....NEVER did get it! The scale would turn off (digital) before the picture snapped or it read 200 lbs!!!
I was soooo mad! Oh well, clothing size works for me! There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!
My stats:
Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
Tops Small Bottoms size 2!!!! UPDATED: 11/11
Congrats on your success.
I think we all have some issues with really seeing ourselves as we truly are. I know my younger sister who weighs about 98 pounds and is 5'1" has more body issues than me, even at 230 standing at 5'1". And she has never been overweight! I am not sure what the answer is, but try to love your body for what it is right now. The ability you have to move, to work, to exercise and to wear a size 4! Way to go!
Hope to keep hearing from you!
~Maria
~Maria
SW 230 Preop 205 GW 130 LW 131 CW 135 Ht 5'1"
