I never thought this would happen to me, but it is. I'm having really bad self image issues. My height is 5'6" and I weight now 153.5. My original goal was 145. Well I am 8 lbs. away from my goal. Accordin to my doctor I ideal weight should be 155. But I still feel fat. Is this common? I mean I've never been this weight in my life but I don't see myself "this skinny" Please share some of your stories with me. How and when am I going to feel skinny?

I never thought this would happen to me, but it is. I'm having really bad self image issues. My height is 5'6" and I weight now 153.5. My original goal was 145. Well I am 8 lbs. away from my goal. Accordin to my doctor I ideal weight should be 155. But I still feel fat. Is this common? I mean I've never been this weight in my life but I don't see myself "this skinny" Please share some of your stories with me. How and when am I going to feel skinny?

First of all congratulations on your success. I was banded on 11/29 so I have a ways to go. The doctor I have used as a psychotherapist he refers to. Being at a weight you have never been at before can be a bit scary. A chat with a therapist may help you get over this bump.

Diana