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Siren · 08-23-2006, 02:46 AM

Ok....here goes.

We all know that being at a healthy weight means a healthy body (for the most part), but I want to touch on mental health as well (which can greatly affect your physical health).

At 312 lbs I can stand naked and look in the mirror and think....man I have a big belly, wide rear, spare tires....cottage cheese legs......but the upper body aint too bad. I've seen some post op photos of people and to be honest, some look gnarled. Their bodies don't even look human anymore. I'm not just talking about saggy/hangie skin....I mean it looks like oversized cottage cheese at that point.

I'm curious to know your opinions of your naked body as it is now. I say "naked" because we can all look good in clothes....but when you are standing in front of the mirror totally nude.....how mentally happy are you? What would you change? Did you look better before the surgery? Are you more ashamed to be naked now than before? Do you have more self esteem when you are nude than you did before?

I am speaking to those who have NOT had cosmetic surgery such as breast augmentation or tummy tucks......just gastric bypass only. Do you wish you could have your old body back physically and the health of your new body combined?

Although my main reason for doing this is health related, I won't lie about the fact that I fear what my body will become. I'm 32.....I don't want to look 60. If you don't want to post something so personal here....you can PM me but I would appreciate honesty. Thanks!