Losing Weight but Not Size

I've lost 55ish pounds at this point, and I've only gone from a 18 to a 16. I didn't move down to the 16 until the 18's were very literally "falling down around my ankles"! The 16 was a little tight but not uncomfortable (they now fit better). I hope with the exercise I'll start dropping more sizes, it just seems to take forever! Although I did have to go down and by new panties and bra's the other day so there is some movement happening! Did you take measurements when you got the surgery done? I took measurements and then retake them once a month on the same day so I can keep track of what's going on. I see lots of changes that way as well.

Wow  I learned a lot from your responses, especially about the internal fat.  I have a lot of fat in the front and inside of my thighs, and I know I have a lot in my lower abdomen area etc .  But,  I never thougth of the fat, I can't see.  I had to laugh out loud at the example of OH pics of those in size 10 who should still be in a 12.  I will work on my having patience. I admit to wanting this process to go faster. Surgery was a few short weeks ago, but my desire to be smaller has been like forever.   I will get someone at the gym to do my measurements

Painful sharing:  I went out to this dinner dance a week and half ago.  I had on this outfit (of course it was black) that I thought would be very becoming due to the weight loss.  I flirted around unmercifully thinking I lookin' good.  With cameras being digital, I saw my picture the very next day and I was so deflated  - I was still really fat.  What a reality check.   

Thanks for all your words of encouragement.  I know I have a ways to go. Ok, Ok, I will work on my attitude and my self-esteem, too.  (lol)  Thanks again.  Jo

I know what you mean. I've lost 65 pounds, but I'm wearing all the same clothes as pre-op, and they are not falling off.

Which makes me wonder where the heck that 65 pounds came from. Nowhere I can see. (I tell a lie, my face does look thinner. But not 65 pounds thinner. I wasn't that fat, for God's sake.)