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Hellooo everyone!

Woww its been YEARSSS since I've posted on here...!

I cant beleive im 5yrs POST OP, and down 140lbs!

Its been a VERY slow journey, but well worth it!

Now please don;t get me wrong the lapband is the best decision i've ever made in my life, AND NEVER HAD ONE REGET TO THIS DAY! :)

Anyways you guys... I don't recognize myself! Has anyone else felt like this, or going through this??!! :wacko: I was sooo confident at 315lbs, wore stilettos had the highest self esteem, yet now, 140lbs lighter, I just feel like I don't know how I truely look...I havent posted a Facebook or Instgram pics online in like almost a year... Everyone is like you look great why don't you take any pictures?

I just feel like I don't look the pictures!! Sometimes I cry because when I see myself in a picture, even a mirror I'm like who is that? I feel like i've completed changed... even my skin has gotten lighter from the weightloss... So not only am I different size, I'm a different color!

I assumed that since my weight loss was so slow, when I got closer to my goal weight it wouldn't be this shocking but it is!

I know that the doctors warned me this before the surgery (this is one of the side effects) but I know I cant be the only out there that's close to their goal weight feeling this way...

anyone else out there or with any advice? thanks!

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First of all girly, your "new you" is absolutely gorgeous. Your skin is glowing and your new shape looks amazing....try to embrace this 2nd look as something incredible! You've worked so hard for it and you deserve to feel as beautiful as others see you!!! Good luck!!!!!

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You look darn good! The 1st time I went into a store that had teh overhead mirrors, I, really, did nto recognize myself after losing my 100 lbs. It is a wonderful feeling, and work it Girlie!

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you look AMAZING!! be proud of all the hard work you have done! and let that previous confidence SHINE!!

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Post more pictures... YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL... be an inspiration to all of us who are waiting for the surgery or just had the surgery. Damn girl you look great. BE PROUD and show off your HARD WORK!

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Love the new you! You look fabulous and you obviously worked hard. If you need counseling now... get it, just don't eat it back. You are healthy and gorgeous!

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You look Amazing Girl!!!!

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I am sure none of these comments are helping. An identity crisis is very difficult to deal with. Connecting the inner you with the outer you is the most difficult part of it all. I would suggest therapy. You would be surprised how much a few sessions can help.

By the way, I was like DDDAAAAAAMMMMNNNNN! When I saw your pic!

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Go to counseling I'm finding that this is common and in the beginning stages this is something I worry about. Being overweight is what you know. This is new and frightening. There's nothing wrong with needing a little help and starting to love the new you. FYI you look awesome ???Š

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thank you all soooo much!! soo supportive!! I made an appointment with a therapist... i'll keep you guys posted thanks again!! :rolleyes:

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Just keep in mind that your weightloss is inspirational and you look awesome!

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Proud of you! A true inspiration to all of us newbies out here!!!

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You look absolutely beautiful!!! I cannot wait! It is such an inspiration. What was the most effective think that you did during this process?

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