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Oh anxiety...

blogs/blog-0107683001359402538.pngHi everyone,

 

Wanted to get people's thoughts or see if they have gone through any similar expiriences, because I am a bit baffled from what is going on inside my head.

 

My journey is going great, found my green zone and have learned (through better or worse) how to eat slowly and properly. Sometimes it seems that I am eating way to little, but my body is reacting amazingly well and I've personally never felt better.

 

I got surgery Sept. 2012, a bit over 4 months out and my weight loss is 65 lbs. That's amazing right? well thats my issue. Even though I am so happy that my body has dropped all this weight and I'm looking better than ever (haven't been this small since high school), I feel my brain hasn't quite caught up to the new me.

 

I get so much more attention from people (especially men) and I am no longer looked at as a "fat" person. I guess the quick transformation hasn't quite processed inside of me because in many ways I see myself the same. Every day the mirror surprises me, I am amazed.

 

Daily things like figuring out what to wear cause me anxiety especially because I don't want to purchase too much until I reach my goal.

 

I am so grateful but not gonna lie a bit anxious....

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Spaness2012

LAP-BAND Patients

I have similiar anxiety...and I haven't even been banded yet. Yesterday I wondered the same thing...will I ever see myself without fat colored glasses on? I am not sure.....

Good luck on your journey! You look amazing!

dylanmiles23

LAP-BAND Patients

​You look amazing. Congratulations!!

I look in the mirror and sometimes see a thinner me and other days, the fat me and I still have a lot more I would like to lose. I think this is common for a lot of us.

general_antiope

LAP-BAND Patients

I've been there. I would get angry when men would notice me, I'd pick up 16s or 18s and be completely baffled when they didn't fit in the fitting room. Holding up a pair of 14's looked like a magic trick.

It took months for my self perception to catch up with reality. It's very normal.

A tip: Buy yourself a few wardrobe basics in the size that fits you. That helps make the transition...Love yourself, don't withhold well fitting clothes til you hit your goal. Target has great inexpensive things...and Kohls. Pants, tailored shirt. You'll feel great. Even if it's jeans and a T shirt!

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