Well, I've been banded for 8 months and I have lost 50 pounds :thumbup:. That's almost half way to my goal. The weight has not come off as fast as I would like, but it is coming off :cool:. I'm down to about 185 lbs. That's great considering I was at 235 when I started . So, you would think I would have some of my self esteem back. I would feel beautiful. I would not be ashamed of the way I look. How do I get my mind to gradually catch up with my shrinking body??? I've been fat for so long that I forgot what it feels like to feel beautiful. So, I do feel better about myself but I still think of myself as "FAT" . I will not wear certain clothes because I look fat. I will not go to the water park or the pool because I don't want to put on a swimsuit and look fat. My husband keeps saying "honey your not fat" you look good. :wub: Why don't I believe him???

I need to know how to look at myself and see a beautiful person and not see that Fat girl staring back at me. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get back your self esteem???? :laugh:

I know when I was 140 lbs. I still thought I was fat and I don't want to think that way anymore!!!! :thumbup: Suggestions Please!!!

I tried on clothes yesterday and realized I am down from a size 20 to a size 14!!! YEAH! Go Me!

Nettie I would go get therapy or some type of counseling... there isn't anything 'wrong' with you.. You just need help seeing yourself in a new light. You're beautiful and I am sorry you do not feel as well as you look.