Skinny b*tch...hmmm....
A very dear friend of mine, who also had the VSG done, called me this a few days ago. She said it in the lovingly "haha" way, so I was able to laugh about it. My stepdad started calling me slim, and my husband started referring to me as "the skinny one". This doesn't bother me, but I'm not used to it.
I'm also not used to men approaching me at the bar either. My girlfriend and I try to go out dancing a couple times a month. It's something I've grown to love, even as a big girl. The shocker came when some guys asked me to dance instead of my ridiculously hot friend.
I can see how people need counseling after all of this. I've never been considered hot or skinny. I was always the "chubby friend with a great personality". Now, it's a complete role reversal. I'm not letting it go to my head. In fact, it's the opposite. I almost don't feel right.
I think I know what my first topic will be with my doctor.
Laura- HW:240 SW: 224 GW:165 Surgery date 12/10/12
Winning the battle against obesity and PCOS!
Well, that's what your doctor is there for. :) Easing into being "normal" is harder than people without that experience would think it is. You're young enough that you still have your youthful beauty, so I'm sure you'll enjoy many more compliments down the road.
Keep up the good work!
5'8" HRW 357 on 7/09/12 SW 339 >196 8/26/13 (surgeon's goal) TWL 193 CW 164
*:•-:¦:-•:*1st pers. goal 178 on 10/16/13; ultimate goal 164 on 12/13/13*:•-:¦:-•:*
So that saying " be careful what you ask for...you may get it" might apply here?!
Skinny B*tch, slim, skinny one...who ever they see you as now...it's the same you inside...so now you've got the package, inside and out.
Just because everyone else sees the change...it happens so quickly...that our brain and self assessment lags behind. Getting used to these reactions takes time ( I'm starting to get them too...dosen't fit with my own self image at all).
I applaud you for listening to your inner voice, that for you, has identified a red alert that you want to talk to your Doc about.
All that aside...you must feel SO FREE on that dance floor!! Shake it girl!!!
Peace!
~Deb
