New Me

 So here I am 4 1/2 months post-op. things are going great. I feel great and many people tell me that I look great as well. However, I still feel skeptical when I hear that. I know I have changed but there are many times I look in the mirror and still see the "old" me. I was that person for a long time. I was looking in a full length mirror the other day and just broke down. Because I'm not sure who that was who was looking back at me. I know my numbers are good and show good results but I am still getting use to this new person. I've lost over 135 lbs and I'm about 20 lbs from my goal weight. I've gone from a size 4xl shirt to a xl or l and not to mention I've went from a 46 pant to a 36. I don't know when I ever wore these sizes albeit briefly. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to realize and embrace the new you?

You look mighy handsome to me!

I think we all go through that faze.  We still see the Fat girl in the mirror.  It does get better, as time goes on.  We adjust to the new us.  Good job on your success.

Christy

I'm almost 2 years out and have the same issues lots of times. It is hard for me to mentally figure out where I stand size wise. I ask my husband a lot "am I smaller or bigger than her?" when we are at the mall, or around friends. I can obviously tell if I'm smaller than someone who is morbidly obese, but when we start to get into 'just fat' and 'normal' sized people, I can't figure out where I stand.

Many times when shopping, or even picking out clothes in the morning in my own closet, I look at things and think "that is so small, it is never going to fit".

I don't really know when it gets 'better' but just know you are not alone!