legal loser

So me! Yesterday my mom and I went shopping because she needed some help picking out some new clothes. She shops in the plus size department (she is a banding slowly making her way down) and I was in the regular department. I felt like the people were looking at me like "get back to the fat girl clothes"....even the sales associates looked a little differently at me. I did have one sales associate ask if she could get me started in a dressing room, I politely declined because I had to stick to tradition.....side-by-side dressing rooms with my mom so we could try on and then evaluate each other's outfits. Thankfully we both were able to make out on some amazing sales!!!

need more holes in your belt (because it's too big!), you might be a VSG patient!

Thank you all for your responses and thoughts. I think I like "hiding" behind my clothes. I have gotten rid of the baggiest things, but still have some that I wear. It's more of an issue when it comes to wearing a shirt from the regular department instead of the plus size department. I'm also actually afraid of the attention.....I like to fade into the background. I know I have to get over this issue or I'm not going to make it very far in the professional world!!

I had surgery April 24th and I'm down nearly 60 pounds. As a professional, I have had no choice but to update my wardrobe. But, I cannot bring myself to wear any of my new shirts to work. I try them on, they look fine, but when I go to wear them to work, I look in the mirror and convince myself that it's too tight or doesn't look right on me. I think it is because I still cannot believe I am down nearly 60 pounds and find comfort in my "baggy clothes." I look in the mirror, go "wow" that girl looks good....and then, I realize it is me and I'm like, no that girl looks bad! I'm to the point, where I almost want to hire an image consultant to shop with me so I can see that I am able to wear these clothes!....it's that bad! Anyone else feeling me on this one?

I know. But it seems like my body is like, what are you doing and is completely comfortable in the 200s. I know I'll get there. Believe me, I am more than happy with the loss to date, but am so looking forward to seeing a number that starts with a "1".

I too cannot wait to get under 200. I seem to have stalled once I hit 205. I know that I'll get there, but it seems like my body like "no way, I've been over 200 for years and you want me to be under that number."....I know it'll get there and I'm hoping my new workout routine makes it much SOONER rather than later. Stalls happen on the scale and they suck. Very thankful for the weight I have lost so far.

I get motion sickness. They gave me some stuff for the nausea and a patch. Had some nausea the day after surgery they controlled with something in my IV. Once I took the patch off, however, it seems my nausea went away. Didn't have any after I got home. Hopefully you fare well!

Struggling here because I feel like I've hit a stall that's never ending. Frustrated, but more people are noticing the weight loss....just have to remind myself, the scale is going to move. Not sure I'll meet my Labor Day goal by Labor Day, but I will keep pushing! Challenge SW: 214.2 CW: 201.2 Challenge Weight Loss: 13 Challenge GW: 190 Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 24.2 Challenge Weight Loss to go: 11.2 Water - check. Protein - check. Still letting in some cheats, which I need to control MUCH better! Starting working out at the Y!

We could maybe set up a virtual book club

I am an avid reader and would love to hear about what others are reading. Always looking for something new to read!

Challenge SW: 214.2 CW: 203.9 Challenge Weight Loss: 10.3 Challenge GW: 190 Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 24.2 Challenge Weight Loss to go: 13.9 Seems I have hit a stall.....it's gotta give, right? Water - check. Protein - check. Still letting in some cheats, which I need to control MUCH better! Walked in my first 4K Saturday!

Not sure you are correct with the 20 weeks of employment. Federal Law is one year and at least 1250 hours.

My recovery was relatively easy. No pain meds after the first night. I was sore, don't get me wrong, but not in what I call "pain." had minimal nausea. Moved to purée foods 5 days out. As long as I ate slowly, no problems. My biggest problems was with figuring out when to take Vitamins so they didn't make me sick. Worst part was the fatigue. Returned to work 2.5 weeks out and had to cut out an hour early for about a week. Went home, napped, and was good to go. Everyone has a different recovery. My doctor was surprised at how easy mine was.

Warmer drinks tend to go down better until the swelling goes down in your new tummy. I found that even room temp. drinks worked better than cold stuff.

I was told this BUT can do ground beef now....so I have plenty of burgers!! I live alone and there are nights I will go to Wendy's, get a cheeseburger with mustard, remove the bun, and eat!

I was sleeved April 24th and started losing lots of hair! Chopped several inches of last week in hopes that less length will help....that, and I was tired of long hair. Needed something new to go with the new me! My hairdresser said it's not as bad as I made it out to be....and I agree, I would rather be bald and skinny!

I regretted it for about a week two weeks out. Battled some depression. My mom had left and I still wasn't back to work. 3 months out and no more regrets!

But your losses are losses! We are all different, but will get to goal! Cheering you all on!

Yes! I also wish I had a picture of the part they removed.

On March 28, 2012, I had my pre-op consult, which officially started my journey! I am now halfway to goal and I couldn't be happier. I used to get frustrated while getting ready for work because I didn't like how my clothes fit because they were too tight. Now, I have to try on my clothes out of my back closet, once too small, to make sure they fit and aren't too sloppy. Never imagined that problem. Everyone in April is doing so well! Keep on working hard!!

Challenge SW: 214.2 CW: 204.8 Challenge Weight Loss: 9.2 Challenge GW: 190 Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 24.2 Challenge Weight Loss to go: 14.8 Getting in my water! Less Crystal Light in comparison to Water. Struggling the last few days on getting the Protein in; mostly because I have had to force a 3rd meal on myself. Have been letting in some cheats, which I need to control MUCH better! Love seeing everyone's success!

When you add your temp time and perm time do you have 12 months of service? I would think your temp time counts....maybe not.

Learned tonight while playing coed softball, I might be 52.5 pounds lighter, but I can still block a base/home plate like no body's business. Guy tried to come home got the tag down and he slid into me and took me down with him and I never lost the ball! Although, falling on my tummy hurt a little more than usual because there is less padding to absorb the fall. 3 months out and loving life!

Challenge SW: 214.2 CW: 207.1 Challenge Weight Loss: 7.1 Challenge GW: 190 Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 24.2 Challenge Weight Loss to go: 17.1 Been drinking more Crystal Light than I want to in comparison to Water intake. Still hot but I need to get over the excuses and exercise more. Protein is doing better!

I had surgery 4/24. Since surgery I feel like I have a mini-period every 2 to 3 weeks. I'm on birth control but guess my body still needs to adjust!