Seems like everything I do lately triggers a "this time next year..." in my brain. My kids' school curriculum night, their sports events, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, everything I do with other people! All I can think about is the next time I attend whatever event it is. I CAN'T WAIT! Honestly, before I looked into this surgery I had lost all hope. I've tried every diet and even the ones that worked ended up with me regaining what I lost and more. I decided I can't diet anymore because it only makes me bigger in the end! But not this time. This time it's going to be forever.

Am I the only one who thinks people sometimes dislike me because of my size? I honestly don't know if it's my crazy fat brain or actually true. But I swear there are a few people who I get really negative vibes from that I think is based solely on my weight. I wonder what they'll think of me next year?! Although, I bet I won't even care. Like I unfortunately DO now. I guess I just assume people judge me like I judge myself. And it's not pretty.

But next year...!

"this time next year..."

Raven21

As you are loosing weight, health, happiness are improving, - there are so many things to look forward to

here is to your new life,...many great things are in front of you "this time next year.."

I have the same thoughts. I also think people not only may not like you, they don't respect you. Several years ago I lost 60 lbs (which I gained back), and I swear I got better service and was treated like a person with a brain. When you're fat people assume you're lazy and stupid!

I can't wait for next year too!!

I had the same thoughts pre-surgery, too!! Now, I'm reaping the benefits of the lost weight, including liking ME more. I think people DO judge us because we're fat, etc, but there are some downsides, too. I've had two friends jump ship because they don't like the changes in me. And, in some ways, they are right. I'm less likely to accept someone treating me as less than (fill in the adjective here), simply because of my size. I'm a smart, capable, funny, loving human being... and I'm working on accepting those things about myself. You will find that there is a huge mental journey attached to this weight loss, but it's SO worth it!

Good luck! I can't wait to see what your "next year" looks like!!!