And by change I mean our personalities ... our being in general ?

I know we're completely different on the outside ... but what does everyone think about the inside?

I'm just wondering ... because I'd like to think I'm still the same girl as before ... that I'll always be her ...

But I think others around me ( who haven't said anything ) think I'm changing in other ways besides physically ...

Just actions that I've noticed ...

Let me know what you guys think ... or have experienced ...

PS ... oopsy! spelled "lose" wrong! LOL ... guess I'm losing my marbles too!

Edited March 22, 201610 yr by MrsKarenC2008

Most people will probably still be true to the core values that they believe in.

With weight loss there also are different levels of self confidence that comes with it.

Some people are still very self confident, even when obese, others develop a much stronger self confidence.

Self-esteem should also improve for everyone.

A few people, IMHO due to years of being submissive, become arrogant. Some of them even post on this website.

I've changed, but not in a bad way. I am definitely more out spoken, more sure of myself, and I take more effort in how I look. When I was 429lbs my only consideration for clothes was "does it fit around me" and is it clean. Now I actually try stuff on in stores and can pick and choose what I want to wear and yes, I may be a bit of a diva overdressing to go grocery shopping, but I love dressing this body up and the positive reactions I get from people just makes me want to dress up more. Who knows what I will be like when I reach my goal, but I'm sure I'll love her!

I think we do Chang, we become more confident, we feel more achievement, and we may even have new goals in life, we might even become brave stick up for ourselves and say something we never would have

I do think there are some changes. I gained confidence. I became a stronger person because losing weight was so hard and took such commitment. I also became more positive, although I’ve always been a pretty positive person. I appreciate everything so much more now than I did before WLS.

I do think there are some changes. I gained confidence. I became a stronger person because losing weight was so hard and took such commitment. I also became more positive, although I’ve always been a pretty positive person. I appreciate everything so much more now than I did before WLS.

Well said. I have found very similar results.

Grateful for all the benefits that have come with this WLS