I have lost 36 lbs and am down 2 sizes. Yesterday a friend of mine asked when I was having my surgery. I wanted to cry when I told her "6 weeks ago". I know we notice our bodies before others do but how much did you lose when people started noticing that you looked different? I am ready!

Agreed. I'm down 40 lbs saw a co worker today for the first time and she just kept telling me how great I look. I'm told all the time. I'm just seeing it in my face personally and I've noticed my stomach doesn't poke out as much.

I think some people will notice right away and some have their heads up there bum. I figure these people either 1. Didn't pay enough attention to me before. Or 2. Loved me ad saw me differently so never really "saw" my weight for what it was.

I was asked yesterday how much weight I've lost. I also exercise so I'm losing lots of inches. My husband just came home last night and was shocked at how much smaller I am, or how much I've lost in the last 4 weeks.

I lost 23 pounds so far and people already notice!! mainly because i have always wore fitted clothes...

I'm 5 months post op, lost 64 pounds, and ever since I had the operation I've noticed 2 types of people.. People who are rude, and tell u, oh... I THINK you lost a few pounds, but ur process is slowwww!!! The other type are people who just ignore it, while you are dying for a comment on how you look, and I'm not that blind... I have a mirror and it's telling me I look way better.... Right now I'm getting almost the same remark... you have lost weight RELATIVELY.... which means for the people who know you, you look good, for those who haven't seen u before, you look like crap!!!!! I actually was on the verge of a breakdown but I met with my doctor,. and he told me to just IGNORE everybody, cause you are doing great, great progress.... So I'm doing just that,,, I don't wait for anybody's comments anymore, cause I got my scale, my mirror, and my loose clothes to tell me I'm doing great and if anybody ever makes a comment about my weight loss, I just nod in satisfaction )))

I'm just getting into week three down 202 from 222 and I have been told already I am very excited you will get that no worries!

At about 65 pounds lost, ppl got confident enough to compliment me. Many said they thought I was losing a couple weeks before they said anything. Weight is such a touchy subject. I give ppl the benefit of the doubt. They don't want to hurt me. No one know so had surgery.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Is it important for others to notice my weight lost or should I just please myself?

I agree 100% w CBT. I didn't show the weight in my face. And that IS where people look. For the most part people want to be nice. You'll have the nasty people and unsupportive family members, but the general population would be happy to acknowledge your weight loss. But it is SUCH a TOUCHY subject. Like complimenting an overweight woman on being pregnant. I've been told that I look good, healthy, happy...not one person has complimented me on my weight loss. And that's ok. I'd rather look happy & healthier to people than suddenly thin. :-)

Is it important for others to notice my weight lost or should I just please myself?

BOTH!!! It's so much fun to get patted on the back. It's a nice ego boast & motivator. But ultimately YOU are the one who matters and who you should please.