One of my co workers took this pic last week at my birthday celebration... as you see they found me the smallest cake in the world. But when I looked at the picture I noticed there really is a space between my legs which I have seen before but seeing it in a casual pic is pretty eye opening.

I know I have lost alot of weight... but as crazy as it sounds... sometimes I cannot wrap my head around it and still feel like the biggest girl in the room. I am trying hard to think like a thin person and I am not looking for sympathy so if you think I should shut up and pound sand I get that.

At 5'9" and 153 lbs, wearing a size 10 shoe.... I am not petite... and I never will be....I guess maybe that is what I need to start accepting it. I am curious if any other tall galls dealt with this body image issue?

Girl!

You look AMAZING! I get the body image thing, I do. You have accomplished so much and you are so much healthier than before. YOu are certainly a wonderful role model for many of us girls who have begun this journey. I know you are one of mine!

Keep up the great work!

That's awesome! You look great! I wish I was taller...

That is fantastic S. You look amazing! Yeah it is probably so hard thinking now you are just one of the "normal" size people in the room. It will probably take some time to get used 2.

223 pounds is truly an amazing accomplishment you have attained!!

HAPPY 53 BIRTHDAY!! ENJOY IT.

(as far as body dysmorphia, I suffer from the opposite, lol. Unless I look in the mirror or pass a mirror, I think I am thin, crazy right?)

Beautiful pic, Floridays. I am right there with you. 5' 10", size 10 shoes, 171 lbs. I will never be petite. I am new at the maintenance myself and learning to think like a skinny person is difficult. I hope over time I get better at it.

Happy belated birthday, girlfriend!

Happy belated birthday girl!!! You do look beatiful

I can't relate to the tall thing cause I'm quite a short ar** but you look fabulous!! and no where near your age

Happy belated. I thought it was funny too when my husband said do you know your legs dont rub together anymore and I can see right through them lol. Made me happy.

I noticed that gap a few months ago, and now when I am sitting, I keep looking at it. The head takes a while as you know, but you look fabulous lady! I am 5'9" as well so I know the big feeling all to well. Congratulations and happy belated birthday!

Happy Belated Birthday! Legs not touching is the best feeling. I am almost there. I am not very tall, 5'5 1/2" but my feet beat you all, size 12. It sucks!

You look wonderful and seeing your before and after makes me want this more than ever. Thank you again for showing your pictures.

Looking amazing, happy belated birthday and that cake looks good too!

you look amazing!! I remember how happy I was too when I first noticed that! Happy belated birthday Slim!

Congratulations! Fantastic achievement and an inspiration to us all.

You look wonderful!! I'm almost 6ft myself and even at my smallest I have always felt big. I suppose it's in our heads! Happy belated birthday!!!

One of my co workers took this pic last week at my birthday celebration... as you see they found me the smallest cake in the world. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> But when I looked at the picture I noticed there really is a space between my legs which I have seen before but seeing it in a casual pic is pretty eye opening.

I know I have lost alot of weight... but as crazy as it sounds... sometimes I cannot wrap my head around it and still feel like the biggest girl in the room. I am trying hard to think like a thin person and I am not looking for sympathy so if you think I should shut up and pound sand I get that.

At 5'9" and 153 lbs' date=' wearing a size 10 shoe.... I am not petite... and I never will be....I guess maybe that is what I need to start accepting it. I am curious if any other tall galls dealt with this body image issue?

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Congrats!!!!! I'm 5'9" size 10 shoes and currently 250lb banded Feb.12.2013, can't wait to look at goo as you!!!!

You look amazing!!! Happy birthday!!!