Question:
About Virtual Model

How true to size is vitual model?? I'm 185 pounds at this time, I can't believe I'm this small post-op 310 now 185 I wear a 13/14 pants and Large top. I still think I look bigger. Has anyone used vitualmodel.com and are they sure you look this size. Let me know before I apply for a job as a model???? lol    — Rebe W. (posted on October 5, 2002)

October 2, 2002
Hi Rebe...Just wanted to let you know two things: a - I am back in a size 14 at 190lbs., so the virtual model doesn't sound too off to me, and b- I read thru your profile and was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father a month or so ago. I too lost my mother this year, in May, one month after my WLS...it's been difficult, but I got a lot of great support here. (Especially the idea that she would want me to take optimum care of myself post op, which I am now pretty much doing.) So, even tho the pain is still raw, it is getting a little better for me each day. I will pray the same for you. God Bless...
   — rebeccamayhew

October 2, 2002
Yeah, I was looking at that and thinking, "Man, I WISH I looked that good at 290 pounds" The virtual model doesnt have my spare tire of flabby arms either!!! Its not really accurate and I couldnt find a model with NO body shape like me=) I also went in and put 5'5 500 pounds and it was the same as the 250 pound model . .sooooo . . yeah, not really accurate.
   — Christin H.