Who me... I cant imagine

I know I am only a month out but my aunt is down to a 10/12 she is about two years out. Well she called me to come help her clean out her closet today. She keep giving me these clothes that are 10/12 and 14/16. I keep telling her, aunt judy that I cant where these clothes and that I will never be that small. She says I will. I cant imagine. I have been over 200 since fourth grade and cant imagine that I will ever be smaller then a 20. Am I in denial or what? I just cant see it. Just needed someone to talk to that I thought might understand she just laughs at me. But I really cant imagine. And when I do think about I just about cry.. love marie

Rie Rie I Know just how you feel!! I am still pre-op and my neighbor who is a year out gave me a bag of clothes containing 13's and 16's!! I am having a hard time picturing myself in them..I told Amber I even put the shorts up to my butt and was like..OH NO WAY!! One of these days we'll be sporting those smaller sizes and we'll think back on today! Hugs, Jamie

I have a friend who had her surgery in September and she said she is in a size 14. She used to be 22. I am hoping, for myself. I have a long way to go. But, I have had to replace clothing.

I had surgery 1-13-06 and I'm the same way. I just don't see myself getting down to even a 22. I have been big all my life. I'm down from 450 to 332 and it still hasn't sunk in. I feel like my face is getting smaller but nothing else is. I guess this will pass for the both of us. Take Care kay

greetings marie i can so relate to this story! one of my fellow support-group attendees tried to give me some size 12 and 14 clothes at the meeting last week. i declined as i just can't imagine i can ever be that size! seems like a dream to me! deb -242

Hi Marie , I just want to tell you and the others who can't imagine yourself in those sizes that it is, indeed, very possible. I started out at 333 pounds in January of 2005 and was 300 at the time of my surgery on May 31st, 2005. My BMI was similar to yours, although I am a bit taller (just a couple inches). Anyway, I was wearing size 28 pants and 3X or 4X shirts. I have also been heavy my entire life, and I felt the same way you (all) did. Now at 10 months post-surgery, I am wearing 12 and 13 pants and shirts anywhere from M-XL (and smaller if they contain spandex - the wonder fabric ). Check out the pictures on my profile if you like. I am still losing and hope to get into a size 8 pants (maybe that's a dream, I'm not sure), but either way, I am very happy to be where I am now. It IS possible; don't sell yourself short - listen to Aunt Judy ! Take Care, Tanja

Marie, It sure might happen! I just bought size 18s, which was truly amazing. I still have 77 lbs to lose, who knows???? We have to believe we can do this! I've lost 139 lbs and I'm still working on believing it! Lori 384/245/168