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fitbefore40 · 04-24-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jefrach

I haven't ever been through what you are describing, but my psychologist mentioned that issue affecting some patients down the road. She said is a very real problem and it is similar to the way anorexics see themselves. She mentioned it as a caution and said to see someone if it developed. I hope you are able to get through this and admire your accomplishments!

Gosh, this makes be feel better that your psychologist talked about this issue. I tend to look at women's bodies all the time to see if I look like one of them. If I had to pick someone, I think I'd pick a size 10 or 12 person as me. And that's a great size!! I loved it last fall when I finally got into a 10, I hit a plateau there and was happy with the size. My BMI still had me in the overweight category, so I felt comfortable losing. Now, I'm a normal, but I don't fell really normal.

And a year ago, I couldn't imagine being where I am today. I just didn't imagine THIS would be an issue a year out of surgery.