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AlteredReality

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  2. Posted

    Oh ugh, this. I am still at an overweight BMI and someone said I look too thin. Ironically it is a woman here at work that is pretty thin herself.
    Last week two different people asked me what type of plastic surgery I was going to need after all this weight loss. Gee, thanks.
    I know people mean well but losing this much weight is an adjustment in itself...keep your comments to yourself.
    [mention=341880]AlteredReality[/mention]you look beautiful and congratulations. [emoji323]
    Many times people are so used to seeing us at obese BMI weights that when we lose weight it makes it more drastic, maybe even to our own eyes.
    Thank you so much. I wish people would have more consideration and try to be understanding, when it comes to talking to people that have undergone WLS

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    That's true, a lot of people don't understand what a healthy BMI is (some don't even know what a BMI is). I already hear people telling me I have lost too much weight and I shouldn't lose anymore. Today is the first day I could really see myself though. Before I was looking at myself thinking my weight loss was going good, but I wasn't fully looking at myself. I can see how much smaller my face, neck, feet, hands, legs and arms really really have gotten. I just have to remember that I did this for the right reason, which is I want to live and have a healthy life. Not really worried about what friends and family think about the choice I made, because they weren't in my shoes.

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    Fantastic work getting to goal. Celebrate big!
    Your not alone. It takes time for your mind to catch up because your weight loss is so rapid. Some of us have a distorted body image. It may take some work to see your reflection/size correctly.
    After I got to goal, a vet gave me some things to try.
    • Place a current photo of yourself your bathroom mirror. Look at it as you are getting ready for the day.
    • This may sound ridiculous, Go out in a public place with a friend. Have them give you examples of people that share your weight and body type. It's not that you are judging and pointing at people (please don't do that) Its to wrap your mind around your new size.
    • For some, it may become body dysmorphia. Counseling/therapy is a great option.
    Give it time. Your mind should catch up. Your reflection will become normal.

    Thank you for the advice! I'm definitely going to have to try it, because I almost felt like a sack of meat scraps when I looked in the mirror. Literally isn't much left to me, but a bit of extra skin in a couple places.

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    First off congratulations on your success! I am not scheduled for surgery until feb 4 but stories like yours are an inspiration!
    Thank you so much. I really need to post more. I've just been on the go so much, that I often forget. Trying to give more updates now though. Congratulations on your surgery date! Keep us updated on your progress!

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  7. Posted

    Up until this point I have been very happy with my progress. However, at times I feel like i'm losing too much too fast. I have currently hit my goal weight of 165 lbs.(i'm actually 164 lbs.) and before hitting it, I thought of changing it to 145 lbs. I looked at myself in the mirror this morning and didn't recognize the reflection that was looking back at me, because I hadn't taken the time to really really look at myself before today. Anyone else going through this?

    RNYGB

    SD: 6/25/2018

    HW: 300 LBS.

    SW: 246 LBS.

    CW: 164 LBS.

    GW: 165 LBS.

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  8. Posted

    [mention=341880]AlteredReality[/mention]. Have you updated your stats recently? I've finally caught up... or are you still kicking dust in my face?[emoji3]
    I actually need to update them. I'm at 169 lbs. now. I'm currently wearing a size 10, but I will be needing a size 8 probably before the month is over. I'm 4 lbs. from my goal weight. I think i'm going to try and go down to 145 lbs. instead.

  9. Posted

    I'm celebrating my second milestone: 200lbs. My first milestone was 250. My doctor said he'd be happy with a goal weight of 150. I'm hoping for 130.
    How much harder is it to lose those final pounds? The first 100 just seemed to fall off. Am I incorrect to assume that my remaining 50-70lbs will be my most difficult hurdle? My assumption is based on nothing scientific or logical, just a gut feeling.
    That's awesome congratulations!

  18. Posted

    I just can't reiterate enough on how glad I am that I decided to have surgery!!! My journey started in June of 2017, that's when I decided to go with the gastric bypass. I had to wait for a whole year before I actually had surgery, due to not being able to keep my weight down🤷🏾‍♀️. I finally had surgery in June 2018 and it has been the best decision I could have made to regain control of my body and my life. I thought it would take close to a year, to get near my goal weight. However, to my amazement i'm only 19 lbs., away from my goal weight now‍♀️!!! Since my journey began up until now, I have lost 113 lbs.! I have noticed that my metabolism has sped up and I now have to have about 5 small meals through the day. My food digest's really fast now and i'm okay with that. I'm so happy that I can be active and do things that I haven't done in many years. It feels awesome to go shopping and not‍♀️ have to go in the plus sized(goodbye size 26) section anymore

    (Hello size 10)!!!

    RNYGB: 6/25/2018

    HW: 297 LBS.

    SW: 246 LBS.

    CW: 184 LBS.

    GW: 165 LBS.FB_IMG_1542672615966.jpeg

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