Wow! Moment for me!

I was told that I was pretty much at goal and was happy there wearing a size 10-14 depending on how it was made.. I was waiting for plastic surgery. Well, I got hurt at wrok in December and have not felt like eating anything. I knew I was losing weight and fast,but did not could not tell it anywhere. Last year I bought a dress that was on sale at a boutique. It was a $850 dollar emerald green sequined gown in a size 9/10 junior it was marked down to $25 I thought Wow! what a buy! so I bought it on a whim. I had hopes of some day squeezing into it AFTER plastics to wear on a cruise. My Mom who has been yelling at me for mot eating asked me to go get it and try it on. I laughed at her and thought she was nuts. It FIT! That does not even make any sense to me. I had to be BORN that size. It is a very sexy little thing slit to the hip and halter topped. I don't know who that girl is who was wearing it in the mirror. It couldn't be me! She looks sophisticated and pretty and all grown up and I know I'll never be as sure of myself as she looks. Does your head ever catch up with your body? When I looked at the Christmas family pictures, I was upset that noone had even taken any pics of me with my kids. Stupid me! I was in most of them I did not recognize my own pitures. I think I need some serious therapy!

How awesome!!! I know what you mean about body image. It seems like no matter what size we are or how much weight we've lost we still "feel" huge. I think the trick is looking in the mirror more often. I know at my biggest I stopped looking in the mirror. Now I look even when I don't have to. I still have a lot of weight to lose but the fact that I feel so much better now makes a real difference in how I view my body. Congratulations and thanks for bringing up this important issue! Best, Mary

What a pretty lady you are, Mary! I have been coming here for a long time. The people whose pics are pretty to begin with become stunning. I know you are going to be in that category as you already have a smile that brightens the room. Good luck. Luv, Crissie

Crystal, WOW, you look fantastic! I have to tell you thank you for sharing that story, it brings tears to my eyes every time I read all the wonderful WOW moments you post ops share because I cant wait for these things to happen to me. I am less than two weeks away from my surgery and after reading your post I am more excited than ever, congratulations and thanks again so much for sharing! Karyn

You will be changed in a moment. It happens so fast that you canot concieve of it. You will be so happy you have made the decision to be happy and healthy. Luv, Crissie

Congrats to you Crystal, What an inspiration you are to those of us that have yet to embark on our journey. You must be on cloud 9 right now, I sure would be. Here's to wishing you more continued successes and WOW moments! Cassandra

You'll get there sweetheart! I remember thinking how thrilled I would be to get down to 400 pounds! I never thought I would weigh less than 250 with the surgery as that is what the docs at OSU told me and I thought they were crazy and I would not or could not reach that weight! You are gonna be a knock out.

Crystal, Your gown sounds beautiful - as you must be so beautiful wearing it! Your mind does need to catch up with your image... that s so funny that you did not recognize yourself in the pictures at Christmas! My suggestion for you is put up more mirros in your home, and take alot of pictures that can keep reminding you of your new look! Thanks for shring your wow moment.. it is terrific!!!! Big Hugs, Aunt Pam

Dearest Pam, I read your profile. No, you will not know how to react to other people's praises of you. You will be shy and embarrassed and try to not look them in the eye. I know. You will try to change the subject. It is really h ard to accept the fact tht the shell we have chosen to hide in is cracking and shedding itself away. It will take a few months to realize that the shell was actually a chrysalus and you have not been hiding but transforming. You come out when you are ready. When the time is right you will shed the fear along with the shell and emerge as the beautiful butterfly you have always been. Only then do you begin to realize that what others are saying is true, that they are no longer mocking you. That they admire you. Maybe I have answered my own querry. Maybe this is why it takes so long for our minds to wrap around the truth. We are in denial for so long. Afraid that it is not going to work, that we are going to be the one who is left behind again, the one not picked. Well! Not this time. This time we win! We do the picking and take charge of the game! Hold your head high, honey. You are beautiful inside and out. If you ever need to talk you can write me anytime. Luv, Crissie

Crissie, Beautifully put! This is such a challenge for former SMOers to see this stuff. I still have 90+ lbs to go, but, am starting to see it little by little. Lori 384/260.5/168