3 Months & 4 days post-op & down 77 lbs.
Lindsay ~ 5'4" ~ HW (5/6/13): 280 ~ SW (5/17/13): 273 ~ CW: 140
Losses by month: pre-op: -8 M1: -18 M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -9 M5: -10 M6: -12 M7: -14 M8: -12 M9: -2 M10: -8 M11: -9 M12: -2 M13: -6 M14: -7
Congrats on your success! I know you've been working hard and having some challenges --but wow! You are not letting those challenges get the best of you!
As for how we see ourselves -- your eyes are LYING to you! That's why a monthly photo is so helpful -- if you have those, look back and I bet you'll see some differences. Although I know what you mean (all too well!). Sometimes even looking at the photos, I don't see it as much. BUT -- if I look at photos taken when I'd lost weight before (and gained it back) -- I can remember that I didn't "see" it then either. We apparently see ourselves through "fat goggles" for a while! And -- that can sabotage you on bad days when you want to turn to food because you think you've worked this hard and still look the same! Don't believe it!
However, put on a pair of pants or a shirt from pre-op, and I bet you'll see a difference. I know that if I look at myself buck nekkid in the mirror, to me, I look pretty much the same. But if I put on clothes that fit properly, even I can tell a difference.
Keep up the great work! I am confident that you will continue to be a success!
Starting weight: 260; Surgery Weight: 250; Month 1: -15.6; Month 2: -11.8; Month 3: -11.4; Month 4: -7.4 Month 5: -8.6; Month 6: -3; Month 7 -3.8; Month 8 -7; Month 9: stall; Month 10: -4.4; Month 11: - 2.6; Month 12:-3.4
