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Self Perception Issues?? Anyone??

MissCherita

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MissCherita    0

MissCherita
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HELLO!!!!!

Im Cherita I had my surgery 2/23/2010!! wohoooo :) ok. Down 60lbs new woredrobe and all BUT I still feel very large. Eventhough I know I have lost a good amount of weight I still have issues with the smaller me. I know that is backwards but I was just wondering if anyone else have issues with their new appearance similar to mine. Thanks!

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Banded Rob
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Congratulations on your weight loss. Fantastic job! I was banded on 05/06/2010 and have lost 65 lbs to date. I'm a guy so it probably drops faster than it does for women. I'm working out 5-6 days a week, I'm told I am looking pretty fit. I see pictures of myself and I don't shy away from the camera as much as I did before I've lost the weight.

But, put me in front of a mirror in the bathroom and I still see the fat guy in me. I know I am more healthier than ever, I feel fantastic. But, put me in front of a mirror in the bathroom and I see the fat guy in me still. Many ask me if I am going to lose any more weight, I tell them that I hope to lose a bit more, I have not hit my target weight. Most are amazed that I still want to lose more, I just tell them that clothes hide alot.

I understand where your coming from. I am still in my 'honeymoon' phase of my journey. I hope with some time I'll start to feel better about my physical appearance as much as I feel great on the inside.

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Thanks for responding. I feel the exact same way in the mirror but more on pictures for some reason. My clothes are a lot smaller BUT I still feel like I'm still bigger. During my pre-op phase my Dr. did say counseling afterwards is a good idea, because of issues like that. I'm just glad to see I'm not alone.

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rcain03@hotmail.com    1

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I totally understand how you are feeling. For some reason...since I've been banded...I feel worse about my self image!

I've lost 40 lbs. and feel fatter than I did when I had the 40 lbs. on me! It's weird how that works. Maybe my fat is not as full as it once was...lol...more jiggly I suppose! =0

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