Hi my name is Ev and I'm almost at my two year mark with the gastric sleeve. It's been a long journey for me. In the beginning I was so motivated and lost 60 pounds but once I started plateauing I had lost hope in myself. Now I've been on the right track eating healthier and working out. I officially lost 70 pounds and I'm no longer seeing 200 pounds on my scale! Woohoo! I am around 30 pounds away from my goal weight but I still do not feel comfortable with myself. I was wondering if anyone else looks in the mirror and still sees themselves at that beginning weight?

Edited July 8, 201610 yr by greekgirl17

Congrats on losing 70 lbs!Body dysmorphia is real. I have moments all the time where I feel like I am larger than I am. I think it's normal but ultimately it's annoying because it is a source of discontent. I did find that some weights just felt better than others as well. For example I felt like a fox at around 155 lbs but felt dumpy/frumpy at around 145. No real advice for you other than keep plugging away. You can get to goal.

First off, congrats on the weight loss and good on you for the hard work; You look incredible! Second, I completely know what you are talking about when looking in the mirror. I don't see me at the starting weight reflected back, but I keep thinking there is someone else looking back. Like perhaps they are just in front of my reflection!

It's not just the mirror either. Even when referring to myself in conversation I still describe myself as a fat guy or big guy. People that don't know me for very long have a confused look on their face. It just takes time I believe. I am becoming more comfortable everyday though!

You look amazing, even though i am right at my goal of 120. from 258. I get upset sometimes with some inperfections, you can do it Hon!!! its a mind thing! its so worth it too!!!

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Your worth it as well!!!

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You look great, you really do. I am 8 months out and also in a rut. I haven't lost any weight in about 2 months and before that I was stalled for 6 weeks (lost 6 lbs between these 2 stall). I am also about 30 lbs from goal and struggle with my image. I don't see the loss and am not comfortable in my skin. I am in a size 10 pants and a medium top (previously a 22 pants and a 2xl top). I understand 110% what these stalls do to motivation. I am on track still (I'd say 95% of the time) but some days I wonder if this is it for me. It is encouraging for me to see your post and know you aren't giving up and neither should I. Thank you!

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Edited July 9, 201610 yr by HopeandAgony