Question:
Before your success could you even IMAGINE BEING thin or thinner?
i was setting in my car the other night, and looked down at my (large) legs that were killing me. I cannot even imagine being thinner!!!! Its beyond my comprehension. And i wondered if any of you ever felt that way????? (before) and how you feel now. — Jackiis (posted on November 16, 2001)
November 15, 2001
I can't tell you about how I'd feel post-op, but you're not alone in the
standings of this pre-op. Anxiously awaiting my surgery, I can't even
begin to imagine what I'll look like at this time next year, but I tell ya,
I can't wait to get there. I don't expect to look like a super model or
anything but I know as I get thinner and healthier I will look better
comparitively =) Good luck on your journey!
— Elizabeth D.
November 16, 2001
Hi, I felt the same way before my surgery. I could not imagine that I would
be thinner because I have been so heavy all my life. Just walking a little
bit would just about kill me! I couldnt imagine myself actually being able
to do things. Well, I had my surgery 8 months ago, and I tipped the scales
at 400 pounds, and I have lost to date 166 pounds, and weighing 234#!!!! I
feel AWSOME and soooo much better. Clothes fit me so much better and I
actually feel alot thinner! I can exercise now, and I walk 2 miles everyday
at the track at the college and the 2 miles is getting to easy, so I will
need to start walking farther to benefit. Beleive me, you will feel like a
million bucks as you lose weight! Good luck to you! Valerie : )
— Valerie D.
November 16, 2001
Absolutely! I have never been thin so I can not even imagine what I will
look like. There are many who have been thin at some point, they would have
it a lot easier. I'm post o-p down 55 pounds and still can't believe it.
Others see it in me I don't. I try all the time to picture my self thinner
but I guess imagery is not my cup of tea. LOL
— sherri W.
November 16, 2001
So scared I was of dying in surgery I never really dreampt of my post op
life. Its been a GREAT surprise on how well things of gone. I still dont
see what others see my appearance to be. But I know how much better I feel,
and thats enough for me...
— bob-haller
November 16, 2001
I can totally relate. I am preop. Surgery will be sometime in Feb. I was
at the monthly support group and just thinking about it all and thinking
about how surreal it all feels. I can't fathom weighing under 200 lbs.
It's been so long, but I can't wait!!! =)
— Brenda S.
November 16, 2001
thank you all for answering!!!! at 58 i have no illusions of looking like
a sex goddess!!!! ha ha ha...my goal was just to get out of pain and get
around better, but when i began to see all of you and all the weight you
lost and how good and happy you look!!! that did it for me!! i was
hooked!!!!! ill let you know how i do after Dec 6th!!!!!
— Jackiis
November 16, 2001
I had no concept of how I would LOOK. I was so hoping I could breathe &
walk. Simultaneously! I was secretly hoping just to be able to blend into
the scenery and not be an object of pity or scorn. Just to NOT have people
stare at me. WEll. I turned out so very normal. I mean, I can blend into
any crowd and they do not "know". However, if I get any HINT, I
will certainly TELL them of my past! LOL! No, no idea at all how my
appearance would change. Just the idea of breathing and fitting into seats
& stuff. Just close your eyes and wait to see the surprise at the end!
— vitalady
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