I love my support Group

Tonight we had our local support group meeting. I felt very moved by today’s topic. We discussed Body Dysmorphic disorder.

For those of you that have seen some of my postings of late; have seen that I have been very conflicted regarding my goal weight. I have been bouncing back and forth as to whether I should stick to my goal weight or continue to lose more. Although I decided to stick to my goal of 220 pounds; In the back of my mind I was very conflicted about this decision. They showed two videos during the meeting. Although everyone took different things from the videos. I felt like this meeting was geared specially towards me.

Rebuilding Ron Lester:

http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fitshow/robriches/rebuilding ronlester_01.wmv

About a WLS Celebrity that lost 348 pounds. The most significant thing I took from this video is when Ron discussed depression. Before he lost the weight, he looked in the mirror he didn’t see the 500 pound guy he just saw himself. Now that he looks in the mirror he still sees the 500 pound guy. He’s confused because he doesn’t know how to be anything other than fat. This is where I am in my journey and I have to overcome this obstacle. We had some deep discussions after. I know I have a long way to go but it’s good that I have the support group as well as OH to help me get to a good place.

Everybody’s Free to Wear Sunscreen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ

A motivational video that was geared towards a commencement speech. What I took from this video…Be happy with the here and now…Life isn’t that complicated…Live life to the fullest!!!

 

This was probably the best meeting that I’ve been to.

Thank you for sharing ... I think many of us battle this on a daily basis.

 Thank you Michael. Oh how I wish there was a support group in my area.... Thank you for sharing. Off to watch the videos now. 

weight loss happens so fast with surgery, it makes sense it would take your  mind awhile to catch up with it.

Mike, I forgot to look at your surgery date before you posted but I am guessing that you should just gently give yourself time. I think it is totally OK not to decide on your goal weight right away. just don't spend too much on new clothes! 

(and, I've heard of Ron Lester LOL!)

Thank you for sharing, I'll watch the video later today, but I just wanted to let you know that I totally get the body dimorphic disorder.  I still leave way too much room when I trying to get between things and I often look in the mirror and literally do not recognize myself.  It is a bit disconcerting.  My doctor once told me that it would take up to three years before it resolves. 

Mikey!  You gotta repost this as "HOT".  I loved it so much.  I posted the motivational speech on my FB page!  I pulled another version cuz the video on your's didn't come out so good!  I enjoyed your post!  God, I wish I had a support group like this one in my area!  Love you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI&feature=related

I posted on the VSG forum.

Thanks

 
I actually brought this up at out last support group meeting............

In my case (and I don't think I'm alone).........I lost the weight faster than my mind could/can process the changes........

I still:

- Get out of a chair and start walking like a 300+ pounder with a waddle........

- Look at my pants every morning and think I'm not fitting into them.....

- Cringe at the thought of being seated in a booth at a restaurant booth.

- Think I'm gonna look like a deployed airbag in a little car.

- Don't wear bright colors. (I wear 90% black and 10% grey and OD green)

- Think if I park to close to something I won't be able to get out....

- Avoid mirrors....

The list goes on and on......

frisco

Intersting post. Isn't it funny how it takes the mind awhile to catch up to the physical reality of those size 32 jeans!  I do some of this stuff too- going to the large sizes in clothes stores, wondering if i can step up a steep step, worrying that I will have a back ache if I stand too long even though I don't get that any more, and all the stuff that goes with having been supersized. Yep, we all gotta work on this and look in those mirrors, buy hawaiin shirts, sit in itty bitty bistro chairs and such. Maybe its as important an exercise to try to do some of these things as it is to food journal and watch the carbs. Gotta make our brains catch up as I have a feeling its an important part of being able to maintainthe weight loss. Overeating starts in your head and ends up on you back side. Lets all get more mindful of these habits and make an effort to JUST SAY NO.   good thoughs Frisco.  Diane

 
Ahhh........ correction.....

frisco now sports "31" (thirty-one inch) waist Levi 505's !!!!!!!!! Did I say 31" oh yah I did !!!!

Weighing in at a svelt 152.8 this morning.................

frisco