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Is it just me or no matter how much the numbers change , how loose the clothes fit I still feel like the same fat person some people tell me they can tell that I've lost weight and some people don't, i don't i haven't had that wow factor yet how about u guy? Sleeved 3.23.15 day of surgery 267... 1month post op TODAY 231

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You are doing great. Don't worry about others, the day will come when your own jaw drops at how far you've come. I just got back from 3 month checkup about 30 minutes ago. During the visit we started discussing all the little benefits and wonderful moments I've had during this process. I realized, there have been a bunch. But most came after about the first 50 lbs came off. Then, everyone started commenting, I got to fly without a seatbelt extender, my blood pressure dropped from borderline high to just about perfect, 104/68. But most important for me, I just started feeling happier, more fulfilled and proud of my accomplishments both weight related and unrelated. Just keep it up, those great moments are coming.

High weight 310

Surgery weight 283

3 month weight 225

Goal weight 180

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At almost 7 months out, I still struggle with this. I've lost 97 lbs and I still have days where I feel fat. I'm working on my self image but it's hard!

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The truth is, I remember the first time I really felt fat I was only 190lbs. Now, that's just ten lbs above my goal weight. So there is a huge mental component we need to work on. I keep a few pictures on my phone from when I was my largest (310lbs) and when I'm having one of those doubtful moments, one of those fat days, I take a selfie and look at the pictures of before and during side by side. It really puts things in perspective for me. Good luck.

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I am 4 months out and have lost 75 pounds. I still feel like the same person I was before! I know my clothes are way too big now but I don't feel like I look any differently despite what everyone tells me.

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I'm 6 months out and 90 lbs down. Now a size 10. I have had a couple of "wow" moments. I feel like the same person, but I don't really feel like a fat person anymore. Big, maybe, but not fat.

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