MrsSweny

I bet that is very frustrating. Although your not doing it for anyone else but you, you still want people to notice!!! Post some pix here- I'm sure we would be able to tell!!

Sometimes people don't know what to say. It is better than 'you've got such a pretty face', isn't it? I hate that. Soon I will be asking, do you know any good places to donate all these clothes that are too big now?
Do it for yourself and tell yourself how hard you have worked. YOU know you look great and they do, too. Even if they don't say it!

Could be that evil ass JEALOUS!!! Keep your head up! ((((((HUGS)))))))

First of all, great job!!!!!
Secondly, that's what we're here for we are here to support you
73 lbs in 6 months is amazing!!!! And, FYI, some people (like one of my brothers for example) tells me he won't congratulate me on my weightloss because "why should I congratulate you on finally getting healthy.... That's like me saying "hey, welcome to the rest of the world" but then again, tough skin in our family..... LoL

Don't feel bad....you are not doing this for them....You are doing this for youself. If you feel good, thats all that matters. Keep it up.

That is ridiculous! it is amazing what you have done. i am sorry that no one in your life has commented on it. I am having my surgery on 9-6 and if no one comments on my hard work i would be upset too. thankfully their are others out there that can et you know you have done a wonerful job. keep up the har work

First off, Way to go! You should be really proud of yourself!
It could be that people don't want to say anything out of fear of emberressing you. Just a thought.

This is my story exactly too though I started a little be lighter than you are currently. It's frustrating, but I have to imagine our bodies are thankful. Not sure when others will notice, but I don't like the attention so it is ok with me. But I would like to fit in smaller clothes! Good luck to you. You aren't alone.

Did I write this?? I could have! I had surgery on 1/28 & I'm down 45 lbs & no one can tell, including me, other than my face. I saw my dad today & he said "how are you doing? Have you started to lose any weight yet?" Boooo. That sucks! And my jeans fit the same as ever. I even pulled out an old pair that's the same size but run small & they.wouldn't budge. It's hard not to get discouraged when you feel like you've made this life change & lost a good amount of weight & it's crickets, crickets......nothing! BUT we are losing & we are changing & maybe our bodies, family & friends are slower to notice than we are! We just need to stay focused on the positive & know that in time all will fall into place....or better yet, fall off (my pants preferably)! Change doesn't always come.as fast as we'd like but when we're doing what we're supposed to do it WILL come! Hang in there....I'm right there with you!

Though you may not see the drop in pounds, believe me, others can see it. As for your pants not getting looser yet, patience is the key. I lost quick and steady for a good while before I finally dropped a pants size and that drop happened during a stall. The best way I can describe the process is that weight drops off, THEN the body stops, takes a big breath, and then reshapes us to fit what's still in there. I've been stalled for over a month (until yesterday), but I've dropped 3 pants sizes AND I am literally watching my body shape shift from day to day.
Take your measurements and compare them when you hit a 'STALL'. You'll be amazed at how fast they change.
Believe me, the changes WILL happen and others WILL be amazed at how great you look...and very soon!!!

40 pounds is awesome! You always hear about all the good it does your body to lose just 10%... Think about all the positive changes that are happening inside! Be proud!

Hey, you've lost 40 pounds. It's wonderful. Don't worry about what other people are thinking, be happy with yourself. It will show eventually and everyone will see it. What matters now is what you are feeling and how you feel like you look.

Thank you Punkypoo for your comment, I needed that! I think 10 days of preop liquid diet and 5 days of postop liquid diet is just really getting to me. I have come to realize that I am a food addict and it's going to be so hard to adjust to a new way of eating. I love food and miss it so much! I will get back on track ASAP! Thank you again!

Thank you Punkypoo for your comment, I needed that! I think 10 days of preop liquid diet and 5 days of postop liquid diet is just really getting to me. I have come to realize that I am a food addict and it's going to be so hard to adjust to a new way of eating. I love food and miss it so much! I will get back on track ASAP! Thank you again!

Had my surgery Feb. 7 and got home Feb. 9. I'm feeling pretty good overall. A litlle sore and tired. I actually have an appetite today, I wasn't expecting that. liquids hurt a little going down. I lost 12 pounds on my 10 day liquid diet. Only 98 pounds more to go! Good luck to the rest of you February Sleevers!

I'm so sorry your having such conflicts with yourself. . but you know what you have to be completely prepared for this surgery. . not just the physical aspect but more so the mental aspect and unless you don't have the preparedness, then maybe your not ready at this point. Let me tell you though, at 3 years out I am very happy i had this surgery done. . . in the beginning i really hated it, i resented the surgery so much, why? cause I was a food addict and the surgery didn't allow me to indulge in my addiction anymore. . . i had to relearn how to eat, when to eat, when to drink liquids etc. . . it's tough, really tough, but soon i overcame my addiction. . . there are days even now i wish i hadn't done it, but those are just fleeting seconds, i have shed 150 lbs and will never look back. . .i think i may have put on several more years onto my existing life by losing weight. . . i'm proud of myself. . . you must be ready though, if your not ready now, you will be eventually. . . good luck to you!

Sorry you are having a hard time.....but one thing i have learned from reading these boards is that we all need to change the way we think or the relationship we have with food. Yes it is hard anf yes you will have moments of regret...but in the end....your way of eating will change....you will feel better. When you look in the mirror you will see the person who was hiding behind that relationship with food. You will build a better and more meaningful relationship with health and confidence. We all have to let go....we have to let go of what is hurting our bodies and health. Just think about what this journey is really about....its about you and changing your lifestyle so you can be around for a very long time feeling great. I think you have to follow your heart....but just make sure craving and addiction isnt making the decision for you. Best wishes to you.

Please don't think of it like that! You won't be that hungry anyway after surgery so you will be fine on liquids for a little while. It is not the same as the pre-op diet since your stomach is 85 percent smaller! Of course you will lose weight! You won't be drinking or eating that much. You will feel so good after you do this for yourself! of course no one likes the liquid or pureed diets, but
if you do well on the stages, you can move right along to the next stage, and my doctor didn't even pur me on the full liquid stage he moved me right into mushies. I am 7 weeks out now and on any food ( except bread and pasta). I feel so good and have lost 32 lbs. You will be amazed how fast the time will go and remember, just because one person has pain or issues, doesn't mean you will. I never had to take any pain meds after my surgery. I hope you will realize what a great thing you are doing for yourself and your health. Keep us posted. You will do great!