MaryClipper

Great post Bridget, I couldn't have said it better, the only thing I can add is...No you don't look like you did in college. None of us do or ever will. You are recovering from a disease (Morbid Obesity) that takes its toll on us both physically and mentally. None of us come out of it unscathed. We have extra skin, stretch marks, scars, and mental challanges. Many need reconstructive surgery. I hope that you didn't go into this thinking that you would reclaim the body from your youth. That is an unrealistic expectation.

What you were given is a second chance for health and life. List the things that you couldn't do before and can now. How has this made your life better. Keep going to the gym for your health and well being, but like Bridget said, take the focus off the mirror and put it on the woman you are.

We love ya.

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Mary Clipper
07/08/03
272/maintaining goal weight