lauraellen80

You do know that the majority of women in this country are size 12 and above, right? If you are a size 6, you are a small lady. I'm a size 6 in jeans, and a size 8-10 in dresses. I spent two years in therapy because my head could not keep up with my physical changes. I suspect you are at that point in your journey. What you are feeling is very legitimate...as I felt the same way. If you cannot get your head around your new size, think about talking to a professional. I know it helped me tremendously. Good luck!

I wonder if you really are bigger than the women you know or if you see yourself that way. Are you close to any of them, I mean close enough friends to ask what size they wear? When I first lost weight with the band I felt that way too and then I asked a friend who I thought was way smaller and we were the same size. Granted she was taller but it made me feel better. BUT... judging by your after picture I think you look fantastic and no bigger than the average woman in most places.

@gowalking -- I'm in therapy already; I started pre-op. I'm definitely going to be bringing this issue up at my next session. I guess there is a part of my brain that keeps saying, "Oh, come on... those size sixes must just be a fluke. Maybe they were marked wrong... yes, even though you wear a six in different brands from different stores. There's no way you could be smaller than a 12, I mean seriously," @VDLT -- I'm really not close enough to any of the women I know to ask their sizes. But I am certain that I am truly bigger than they are--most of them are marathon runners.