strange day
Today I went to an event that included many people that didn't know I had wls. I spent 3 nights a week with these folks for the previous 7 years and stopped last year before my surgery. I would say about 50% didn't recognize me initially. It reminds me that there are still days I don't recognize myself. 70 lbs gone off this 5'1" frame has changed me incredibly. I also decided today that anyone that asked I would share my surgery with. One mom asked me so many questions because her daughter is in the process. Tomorrow I also get to face some folks I haven't seen since last October. Wish me luck! It's a strange new world and I love it!
HW 232 Preop 215 CW 142 GW 134
Congratulations on your weight loss and new life! Your story reminds me of when I was away from my "home group" (12 steps which I'd been a member of forever) for about a year. When I got back, everyone was welcoming me like I was a newcomer. I was like, "Bob, it's me! GG!" and he was like "Oh hi gg!" (completely blank stare) There are still some old friends from "the rooms" who still have no idea who I am.
