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This may be a stupid question...but, after reading over several posts on here and from my hospitals support groups site, I'm seeing a trend. I just want to confirm that I'm not going crazy and that trend is correct. Even though the numbers on the scales go down and our clothes get looser and sizes go down, do we still not really "see" our transformations? I know that for me, since I started this journey in December, I've lost over 80 pounds and I can tell it in my clothes, but to look at myself, I don't see one of my children missing from me...is that just my "fat" eyes?

I had heard of this "card" but thought it was a thing of the past...Until this past Wednesday when I went in for my one month followup...they gave me something that looked like a business card on one side (had their contact numbers and such on it) and on the backside, they filled my name in a blank, and it said that I had bariatric surgery and asked they allow me to get discounted prices or be able to share a buffet (at a buffet restaurant), or to be able to order from a kids menu without being charged extra for it...

I had heard of this "card" but thought it was a thing of the past...Until this past Wednesday when I went in for my one month followup...they gave me something that looked like a business card on one side (had their contact numbers and such on it) and on the backside, they filled my name in a blank, and it said that I had bariatric surgery and asked they allow me to get discounted prices or be able to share a buffet (at a buffet restaurant), or to be able to order from a kids menu without being charged extra for it...

Just this week I could notice the difference but even then it was only in a specific outfit that I could tell. I was telling my coworkers that my stomach feels bigger then it was before which isn't true it's obviously smaller but it feels and looks bigger to me. It takes us twice as long to see it on ourselves then for other people to see it on us.

So, the one without the hat is me...the other one is Rob Lundquist of the acapella group Home Free...I don't really see any resemblance...LOL

This is so hard. I'm almost 3 years out. I've lost 150 pounds. Yet, there are some days, I pull my clothes out of the closet, look at them and go - that can't be mine, it's too small. I consistently go to the wrong size racks in stores. My head says I'm still 300 pounds.
When I see photos - then vs. now type things, I see it. But, when I look in the mirror, I still see the fat girl.
FWIW, I'm an avid athlete now and work out almost daily. I'm ranked in the top 25 of my sport for my age group in the US. I work with a personal trainer and I can deadlift 235 pounds and squat 225. Yet, I still see myself as a size 26 and not a size 6.
The head is the last thing to get on board.

Its hard to tell a difference sometimes when you see yourself so often, usually others who havent seen you in a bit notice right away.
But photos really really help. They often catch the subtle transitions we miss. Thats why the VETs often recommended taking them at the start of your journey.
And sometimes body dysmorphia comes into play where people don't have an accurate mental/realistic view of themselves at all.

This may be a stupid question...but, after reading over several posts on here and from my hospitals support groups site, I'm seeing a trend. I just want to confirm that I'm not going crazy and that trend is correct. Even though the numbers on the scales go down and our clothes get looser and sizes go down, do we still not really "see" our transformations? I know that for me, since I started this journey in December, I've lost over 80 pounds and I can tell it in my clothes, but to look at myself, I don't see one of my children missing from me...is that just my "fat" eyes?

We've got a thread for inspiration, I wanted to start one to keep us laughing! Feel free to add anything that makes your heart smile!

So, the one without the hat is me...the other one is Rob Lundquist of the acapella group Home Free...I don't really see any resemblance...LOL

Yes...At my third week, I started waking up in the middle of the night with a feeling that someone/something was stabbing me with a burning hot knife or something...called my doc and found out that this was where they sewed the muscle up and by week 3 you are more active, so, therefore, putting more strain on the muscles and such...

No worries...I was exactly the same way, which is why I called them...They reassured me that I wasn't going to undo anything that they had done for me....The one takeaway from this experience so far is that if you have the least bit of anxiety, make sure you are on good meds for it, because this process is a anxiety roller-coaster...LOL

So, the one without the hat is me...the other one is Rob Lundquist of the acapella group Home Free...I don't really see any resemblance...LOL

Yes...At my third week, I started waking up in the middle of the night with a feeling that someone/something was stabbing me with a burning hot knife or something...called my doc and found out that this was where they sewed the muscle up and by week 3 you are more active, so, therefore, putting more strain on the muscles and such...

No worries...I was exactly the same way, which is why I called them...They reassured me that I wasn't going to undo anything that they had done for me....The one takeaway from this experience so far is that if you have the least bit of anxiety, make sure you are on good meds for it, because this process is a anxiety roller-coaster...LOL

I'm a little over a month out, and have lost more weight than I have ever been able to before...I too fear what will happen a few months from now, but, I have never had this "tool" before to help me...so, my hope resides in the fact that I am changing my life habits and putting my new tool to use...and always remembering to take one day at a time....if I mess up one day, get right back up on the horse the next....

Had mine on Feb. 1 at Saint Joseph Center for Weight Loss Surgery in Lexington Ky....Go Wednesday for my official "one month" followup...but, should be down roughly 45 pounds....

Had mine on Feb. 1 at Saint Joseph Center for Weight Loss Surgery in Lexington Ky....Go Wednesday for my official "one month" followup...but, should be down roughly 45 pounds....

I'm a little over a month out, and have lost more weight than I have ever been able to before...I too fear what will happen a few months from now, but, I have never had this "tool" before to help me...so, my hope resides in the fact that I am changing my life habits and putting my new tool to use...and always remembering to take one day at a time....if I mess up one day, get right back up on the horse the next....

I'm a little over a month out, and have lost more weight than I have ever been able to before...I too fear what will happen a few months from now, but, I have never had this "tool" before to help me...so, my hope resides in the fact that I am changing my life habits and putting my new tool to use...and always remembering to take one day at a time....if I mess up one day, get right back up on the horse the next....

Congratulations. Happy for you. Keep up the good work.

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