11-03-2009, 07:26 AM
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TT Master
Join Date: Jan 2009 |
Location: San Diego |
WLS Type: Gastric Bypass |
Surgeon: Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul |
Start Weight: 200 |
Current Weight: 118 |
Goal Weight: 120 |
Surgery Date: 03/23/2009 |
Age: 51 |
Posts: 2,162 |
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Originally Posted by eyesthatkissu
For awhile there after I hit goal, my mind could not comprehend my size. Everywhere I went with family and friends, I would point to someone in the crowd and ask, "Am I about that size?" It was always someone much larger than what I was. Pretty soon, they would head me off at the pass and just find someone and say, "That's you." It actually helped my mind grasp my weightloss because what I thought I saw in the mirror was not the reality. But it's actually true both ways. Pre-op my eyes saw me as a little chubby... but no where near my 315 morbidly obese self.
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This is what I need...a frame of reference. Last Friday, I dropped my SO off at the airport and a woman in the car in front of us got out and he mentioned that I used to be her size. I was shocked! I knew I was big, but this woman was BIG. I couldn't believe it. Of course, now I need him to point out someone whose size I am now. I can look at my own pants, but it's not the same as seeing someone else who's the same size.
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Audrey
Height: 4'10.5"
May 2009 - 10 lbs. down
June 2009 - beginning weight 161 lbs.
July 2009 - beginning weight 156 lbs.
August 2009 - beginning weight 147 lbs.
September 2009 - beginning weight 142 lbs.
Ok...missed a few months, but...
February 2010 - beginning weight 119 lbs.(24.9 BMI - NORMAL!)
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