Question:
Anyone out there 5'6
I am 5'6" and weight 180 now. I believe a have a distorted body image. Is there anyone out there who is in my neighborhood of height and weight who are willing to share their pics with me? I promise I am not a stalker or pervert, I just want to see myself as others see me. Thanks in advance for your response. — PJ M. (posted on July 10, 2003)
July 10, 2003
Check out my profile. I'm 5'6" and 170 in my current picture which is
pre Plastic Surgery. I'm now 160 and a size 8! I didn't get rid of my
distorted body image until after my plastics. Its amazing what PS will do
for the self esteem!
— Kris T.
July 10, 2003
I'm 5' 5.5". There's a picture on my profile of me at 177 pounds (6
months post-op). It really does take time for your body image to catch up
the changes! I've always found that mine lags 6-12 months behind, whether
I'm going up or down the scale.
— Tally
July 10, 2003
I'm not your height or weight (a bit taller) but one thing that was helpful
to me to get a sense of my "real" size was to go to the mall with
a close (unthreatened) friend. We sat on a bench and she told me which
women walking by were the same size as me. We sat there for about an hour.
I couldn't believe what she was telling me but at least I knew that she was
telling the truth in relation to what she observed. She had no reason to
mislead me and I finally believed that I was actually that
small/normal-looking. It helped!
— [Deactivated Member]
July 10, 2003
Thank you for asking this question!! I am 5'6" and not seeing myself
as I should. Seeing the responses and their photos has really made me feel
great!! Thanks responders!!
— Cheri M.
July 10, 2003
Email me... let's exchange photos... I need reality takes, too! LOL!! I am
5'6"... and have picts at 180...!
— Sharon M. B.
July 10, 2003
I am 5'6 1/2" and weigh 173. I will ask hubby to ake a few pics if
you e-mail me and are interested. Nothing like a shopping trip in a
regular size department to perk you up. When you walk through the sections
having to actually make decisions based on price of color rather than
whether it will get on your body, there is no better feeling in the world.
I am loving the macy's $9.99 and 65% off racks. I'm still in XL and L tops
and 12-14 bottoms. Good luck!
— Fixnmyself
July 11, 2003
Hi, I am so glad you asked this question! I am the same way, drive my hubby
crazy making him point out women about my size. Check my profile, I was at
169 in the pic there.
Wendy
— Wendy H.
July 11, 2003
I am 5'5.5 and in my after picture I was around 165, but now am 144 and not
losing anymore, yet! I am still thick looking, but im wearing from size 5-7
pants and s/m tops...I will never understand lol. My girlfriends that look
smaller then me and weigh the same or less wear 7-10 pants. Oh well I'm
happy:o) Good luck!
— Sandy M.
July 11, 2003
I certainly understand distorted body image feeling. I am 5'6, and am
weighting 127, and I am obsessed with my fat ankles. I feel like all my
lost weight dropped down to my ankles. I drive my husband nuts at
times.... that being said, I continue one year post op with my support
group meetings, and also with my individual counseling sessions. 40 years
of obesity does something to the mind and body image, and it doesnt go away
over night(not even after a year for me). If your just curious about your
own progress sharing pics can help. However if you are like me and
obsessive about body image, consider seeking some professional guidance. I
want my journey to lead me to physical and mental health :)
Good luck in your journey,
— Nene B.
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