Anyone else feel like a freak of nature?

You are not a freak!!!! I understand how you feel...i had surgery 6 months ago and i don't feel like my "normal" self ! That was the whole point though...wasn't it?? I wanted the change for MYSELF. That was the whole point afterall. Your first husband was cruel >>>>i have been told the same thing..after having kids i had put on even more weight and the words that came from him were crushing... and just made things worse. Now that i have had my surgey and am feeling so much better , i am leary of exposing my new body to another as well. I have 2 teen boys and with all the changes i am happy to focus on me. I don't feel comfortable with my body either.. It jiggles and sags but with clothes on i can still feel good. Besides when i can climb the stairs without huffing and puffing it is all worth it!! As far as a man goes....honey don't worry! You too will find someone who will admire you for your courage for doing what you did...and will love you for your heart...and see past your saggy boobs...and stretch marks! You just need time to get to feel normal again....for myself i am hoping that will be soon as well :) in the meantime do something nice for you and try to stay positive and focus on how much better you feel on the inside...because that is what really counts!

Kimberly

Thanks everyone. Your words mean more than you know. It just seems like every time I get the tiniest bit of confidence....someone comes and shatters it. Suppose it'll just take lots of time.

I love you guys, my OH family.

It's not the skin.

Skin is a good excuse -- to leave someone.  O-o

I'm getting divorced right now -- the issues are always much deeper.

I have NEVER DATED IN MY LIFE.

Scared ****less.  I feel your pain.  

Mama I had no idea. I'm so sorry.  Well, maybe we can enter this weird new world out there together. Right now I'm hiding my head in the and though. Not ready yet.

 I hear you.  I have no idea what I am going to do.