Question:
Before your success could you even IMAGINE BEING thin or thinner?

i was setting in my car the other night, and looked down at my (large) legs that were killing me. I cannot even imagine being thinner!!!! Its beyond my comprehension. And i wondered if any of you ever felt that way????? (before) and how you feel now.    — Jackiis (posted on November 16, 2001)

November 15, 2001
I can't tell you about how I'd feel post-op, but you're not alone in the standings of this pre-op. Anxiously awaiting my surgery, I can't even begin to imagine what I'll look like at this time next year, but I tell ya, I can't wait to get there. I don't expect to look like a super model or anything but I know as I get thinner and healthier I will look better comparitively =) Good luck on your journey!
   — Elizabeth D.

November 16, 2001
Hi, I felt the same way before my surgery. I could not imagine that I would be thinner because I have been so heavy all my life. Just walking a little bit would just about kill me! I couldnt imagine myself actually being able to do things. Well, I had my surgery 8 months ago, and I tipped the scales at 400 pounds, and I have lost to date 166 pounds, and weighing 234#!!!! I feel AWSOME and soooo much better. Clothes fit me so much better and I actually feel alot thinner! I can exercise now, and I walk 2 miles everyday at the track at the college and the 2 miles is getting to easy, so I will need to start walking farther to benefit. Beleive me, you will feel like a million bucks as you lose weight! Good luck to you! Valerie : )
   — Valerie D.

November 16, 2001
Absolutely! I have never been thin so I can not even imagine what I will look like. There are many who have been thin at some point, they would have it a lot easier. I'm post o-p down 55 pounds and still can't believe it. Others see it in me I don't. I try all the time to picture my self thinner but I guess imagery is not my cup of tea. LOL
   — sherri W.

November 16, 2001
So scared I was of dying in surgery I never really dreampt of my post op life. Its been a GREAT surprise on how well things of gone. I still dont see what others see my appearance to be. But I know how much better I feel, and thats enough for me...
   — bob-haller

November 16, 2001
I can totally relate. I am preop. Surgery will be sometime in Feb. I was at the monthly support group and just thinking about it all and thinking about how surreal it all feels. I can't fathom weighing under 200 lbs. It's been so long, but I can't wait!!! =)
   — Brenda S.

November 16, 2001
thank you all for answering!!!! at 58 i have no illusions of looking like a sex goddess!!!! ha ha ha...my goal was just to get out of pain and get around better, but when i began to see all of you and all the weight you lost and how good and happy you look!!! that did it for me!! i was hooked!!!!! ill let you know how i do after Dec 6th!!!!!
   — Jackiis

November 16, 2001
I had no concept of how I would LOOK. I was so hoping I could breathe & walk. Simultaneously! I was secretly hoping just to be able to blend into the scenery and not be an object of pity or scorn. Just to NOT have people stare at me. WEll. I turned out so very normal. I mean, I can blend into any crowd and they do not "know". However, if I get any HINT, I will certainly TELL them of my past! LOL! No, no idea at all how my appearance would change. Just the idea of breathing and fitting into seats & stuff. Just close your eyes and wait to see the surprise at the end!
   — vitalady