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PinkPolkadot619    337

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amylynns    802

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Pretty sure it's not your pics (certain). You suffer just like we all do, our brains can't notice the change that others say they see. I had my 6 week appt today and my Mom said well finally you found someone you believe about your appearance (speaking about surgeon's reaction). I told my Mom that I believe her, I just don't see what she sees, I mean I see the clothes but not a change in my body per se. I think we have filters we need to remove...now how to do that?

I know what you mean!! There's one picture of me from back in 2010 when I was at my lowest (from when I had the lapband) at 178. I went to Vegas with my BFF and I felt AMAZING!!! I wore things I wouldn't have back at home and felt great! Until I saw pictures...there's one I like, but it's just a head shot. All the pics with body shots I still think I look huge.

I'm not sure how we fix those filters, but I'd love to know how!! :-)

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amylynns    802

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@PinkPolkadot619 You look great!!!

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PinkPolkadot619    337

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Thank you!! I feel wonderful:-)

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freelyme    149

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one month pre-op at Heart Walk 5k vs. 6 weeks post RNY

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Luna222    246

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@@dc0520 and @@amylynns ...you ladies look awesome!! I definitely see the difference, promise :) I have to do an updated pic myself, I haven't since the day of surgery. I totally understand not seeing it in the mirror...I have to remind myself by my clothes lol. I'm wearing a pair of 3x fuzzy jammie pants right now that are so big and baggy now that I feel like a fuzzy bear lol. My shirt was falling off my shoulder today. I don't see the scale moving much, and I've been trying so hard not to get on it, but I do feel things getting looser. I look in the mirror and I'm still so critical, I agree with you dc, we have had our minds set on that image of who we used to be. It's hard to see ourselves any other way. My best friend had this surgery 3 years ago, she lost about 160, and had a baby after a year. She gained back 20 and she beats herself up ever day feeling like she's that girl 140 lbs ago. We have to do our best to stay positive, and positive energy will flow :)

I'm still staying the no meat route this week, so tonight for dinner I had some steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with some Prego light alfredo...sooo yummy! My original plan was to make vegetable lasagna "cupcakes", but I stopped at the store on my way home in the middle of this noreaster, and they didn't have wonton wrappers! Grrr! So I settled for just veggies. I did get some frozen tilapia filets, can't wait to try that tomorrow!

Have any of you tried alcohol yet? I'm going to my bf's family Christmas party this weekend, and they get a lil crazy, and I want to be able to have a glass of wine to take the edge off lol. I'm not much of a drinker to begin with, but I do like my sweet red! I may do a test glass tomorrow night to be sure I'll be ok with it lol.

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Luna222    246

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You look awesome too @@freelyme !! I just saw the pics after I posted :)

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Beni    1,484

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OMG I am shaking right now, you guys look amazing. I cannot believe my eyes when I see your pictures. This is real. I am not dreaming. This is really happening to us. I am crying like a baby right now. I know the pounds are going and I know I look thinner but it wasn't until I saw your pictures that I can see how it is changing you and me. I am in awe. Thank you so much for posting those pictures. You made my day, my week, my month.

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dc0520    263

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@@dc0520 and @@amylynns ...you ladies look awesome!! I definitely see the difference, promise :) I have to do an updated pic myself, I haven't since the day of surgery. I totally understand not seeing it in the mirror...I have to remind myself by my clothes lol. I'm wearing a pair of 3x fuzzy jammie pants right now that are so big and baggy now that I feel like a fuzzy bear lol. My shirt was falling off my shoulder today. I don't see the scale moving much, and I've been trying so hard not to get on it, but I do feel things getting looser. I look in the mirror and I'm still so critical, I agree with you dc, we have had our minds set on that image of who we used to be. It's hard to see ourselves any other way. My best friend had this surgery 3 years ago, she lost about 160, and had a baby after a year. She gained back 20 and she beats herself up ever day feeling like she's that girl 140 lbs ago. We have to do our best to stay positive, and positive energy will flow :)

I'm still staying the no meat route this week, so tonight for dinner I had some steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with some Prego light alfredo...sooo yummy! My original plan was to make vegetable lasagna "cupcakes", but I stopped at the store on my way home in the middle of this noreaster, and they didn't have wonton wrappers! Grrr! So I settled for just veggies. I did get some frozen tilapia filets, can't wait to try that tomorrow!

Have any of you tried alcohol yet? I'm going to my bf's family Christmas party this weekend, and they get a lil crazy, and I want to be able to have a glass of wine to take the edge off lol. I'm not much of a drinker to begin with, but I do like my sweet red! I may do a test glass tomorrow night to be sure I'll be ok with it lol.

i have had a glass of wine a couple of times. I could only finish half before I was buzzed but overall fine. Won't make it a habit but sometimes it's nice to feel normal in a group.

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amylynns    802

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@@walkin'onsunshine---You look great!!!! :D

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amylynns    802

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@Luna222---I was told NO alcohol at all. The surgeon said it would be like pouring acid on an open wound. I do know friends that have drank like a year out, but I'd be afraid to try it this early.

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