Problems noticing my progress

dessalves
on 10/22/13 10:29 am

So today I was telling my therapist that I can't seem to notice my progress and I don't really feel like I lost that much though I know that I did (3 months out and 70 lbs lost). So she told me to have a photo shoot, with different clothes every month and it was surprisingly fun. I discovered a lot of clothes that didn't fit before the surgery and I can see a little better how much progress I made. I plan on doing the same clothes every month to see how I look. I posted some of the photos and if you want to see them here is the link:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/857538/album/DSC_0349 -JPG/

If you can't see how much you lost you should do the same, I feel a lot better now! 

        

MGTeacher
on 10/22/13 10:39 am
You're so cute and you're doing great! 70 lbs. is incredible. It definitely makes a difference. Glad you're feeling it now.
dessalves
on 10/23/13 1:53 am

Thank you so much 

        

JustMeNC
on 10/22/13 10:53 am - NC

That was me yesterday... I knew I lost weight, clothes are baggy, people commenting, but I just couldnt see the true IT... my friend took a pic yesterday, and compared to the day prior to surgery, OMG! I was like WHOA!  lol my son hasn't seen me since the surgery (hes at college) and I posted to facebook, forgetting he'd see the pics, and he was very impressed.  I wanted to surprise him when he came home for Thanksgiving... guess I have to just lose more by then lol.. Congrats to you!

RNY 7-10-13    
dessalves
on 10/23/13 1:55 am

It is so hard to see the changes just looking in the mirror right? But I am glad you too noticed your progress it makes us feel so proud!! I am sure your son will be surprised anyway, congrats to you too!!

        

KellyC210
on 10/22/13 11:04 am - SC

You look amazing! And the photo shoot was such a great idea! I think I might do something like that. It truly looked like you were having fun. Please let us know when you post more pics!

    

Life is a journey, not a destination.

    
dessalves
on 10/23/13 1:56 am

Thank you, you are so sweet!! You should totally do it too it is really fun!! 

        

PetHairMagnet
on 10/22/13 11:42 am
RNY on 05/13/13
Great idea!
I do a 'fashion show' each Friday and try on new things in my closet and seeing things fit that did not before is an awesome way for me to see and enjoy my loss. It really helps reinforce my progress!

    

HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman.  I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way.  Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!

        

    

    

dessalves
on 10/23/13 1:58 am

It is funny how being able to fit into clothes is almost better than the numbers we see on the scale!!! Loved your idea of a fashion show, maybe I'll try that as well!!

        

Laura in Texas
on 10/22/13 12:01 pm

Good for you!! Love the pics.  

I have to look at pictures, too. I like doing side by side ones to make me realize how far I have come and to keep me motivated.

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."

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