Question:
How many of you keep checking your profile after a pic has been added?

I had my picture added to my profile and I can't believe the change in me. I keep looking at it and wonder if that is the same person. I still see me as the pre-op person. Have I lost my mind? or am I becoming obsessed with the way I look. I don' want that, I just like feeling better.    — peggyp (posted on March 9, 2004)

March 9, 2004
You haven't lost your mind in my humble opinion. I have to wear a badge at work and the picture of me on the badge was made when I weighed 280 pounds. I've lost 100 pounds since then and I keep holding the badge up beside my face and looking in a mirror to see how much I've changed. I think it just takes us awhile to get accustomed to the way we look and it's perfectly fine to be proud of the change. Besides, looking better can also mean feeling better so just keep on looking!
   —  SCbabe B.

March 9, 2004
Oh Peggy, Thank you! I thought I was the only one. I even posted about being afraid I was becoming narcissistic awhile back. Ann
   — Ann B.

March 9, 2004
Peggy, I feel the same way you. I have lost 160 lbs in a year but I still feel soooo fat. My doc told me that your mind is just having a hard time catching up your you body. Time will help. Jodie
   — Jodie S.

March 10, 2004
I still feel like the same pre op person because I am I have lost 62 pounds and feel tons better, my clothes are smaller and people comment on how good I look but outside of looks I am still the same person. I think that is why I still feel the same. I think some folks anticipate an entire change, but really only our bodies change.
   — Angie Taylor

March 11, 2004
Hi Peggy, you look great! Good for you, you should be proud and look at the picture all day long! You worked very hard! I can't want to get some pictures posted soon. I am down 144 lbs. and 10 months out. I am just now starting to see myself as getting smaller but everyone around me have been raving about my weight loss...I guess it just takes time for us to see that thinner reflection in the mirror, I still see the old me...BUT I FEEL GREAT and ready to take on the world! Keep it up! We should all be proud of ourselves! Kim
   — Kimberly B.