To all the Post Op People

[Raymia 565]

Do you ever miss the old you??? The cubby person you once were? Because I still see the slender me when I think of myself and when I look in the mirror it's the pictures that kill me! I'm like wait a minute who's that fat girl or when I see my shadow and I'm like damn....... That's all me! but once it's gone do you miss it? like right now I can use my fat arm as a comfy pillow and my thighs make great warmth for my hands on cold nights and football games... lol but seriously do you look at pictures and miss the old you?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Not even for a second.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

No. Never. Nada. Hell no.

[Raymia 565]

Thanks I always wonder....

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[TheCurvyJones 721]

No.

Someone asked me last week what I think when I see old photos of me. I'd reposted a photo from 2010 when I was probably at my heaviest. I don't like that woman. She is never coming back.

[reree6898 1,164]

No I don't at all because when I see those pictures all I think of is how uncomfortable I was in my own skin and how fake of a smile I was putting on for the camera when inside I felt like I was dying.

[livvsmum 2,369]

Absolutely not. Not only do I not miss the physical part of it (being WAY overweight), but I also do not miss the person I was in that body. Losing weight and getting to the root of my food issues has empowered me to make a lot of other changes in my life beyond pants size.

[Siyaa Ela 59]

I cant wait to shed this fat ????

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[shedo82773 1,236]

NOPE NOT FOR A SECOND!!! It is my family that misses my OTHER BODY, it is so hard when everyone lives to eat around here. It is so hard for them to comprehend that I don't want to go out to eat and stuff myself. Our family has always been food addicts. My Mom wasn't overweight but we always got together and ate. That was our focus. My daughter and hubby (even tho he has had WLS) think that food makes us happy. I don't buy into this any more and it is so hard for them. Like the Holidays aren't what they are all cracked up to be, after my mom passed it just isn't the same. I also think to myself why should we cook all of that food and then I eat 3 or 4 bites and be done. Basically, I still do it for my grandkids. I would just as soon stay home and eat a piece of chicken. LOL

[Raymia 565]

Thanks for your replies, I find myswlf wondering will I miss this body... Its crazy tho I never really realize my size until I see a picture. But I see all of your points. Doing the things I enjoy like bike riding, skating, dancing would be a lot easier once I lose this weight.

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[ocgirl15 667]

Not even a little bit!

[Dub 9,922]

I miss nothing about being grossly overweight.

There was nothing healthy about it. I was at risk for heart issues and a liability to my family.

Leaner, lighter, happier and ready to enjoy life's challenges now.

Never again.

[#BirdDog 604]

Nope! But my dog does miss having the shelf of a stomach to lay on. Although I think he's content without it.

[Dairymary 533]

Besides 160 pounds of pure fat, there's nothing to miss. I'm the same person I always was.

[ella37 455]

Its crazy tho I never really realize my size until I see a picture.

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same here! in my mind i dont look so huge but then i see a photo and UGH.

im just barely post op but in the past i did lose a very large amount of weight and get down to a "normal" bmi. the only change that i didn't like was being FREEZING all the time, lol.

totally worth it, but that's the only thing i remember!