10 Weeks Post Op

[Lil Miss Ree 12]

I'm just about 10 weeks or so since my surgery (6/18) and in down about 66 pounds as of this past Monday. I know I've listing the weight. I see the scale moving. I know my clothes are too big. I know people are telling me I lost weight. There are little NSV that tell me I lost weight like ankle strap shoes fitting and my heels not hurting and driving my mothers car without moving the seat back to fit. But why when I look in the mirror do I see the same body I saw before surgery? Does anyone else feel this way? When did it go away? Does it go away?

I can kinda see it in pics but I don't feel like its me weighing less so much as just the clothes that I'm wearing.

I attached pics. I hope it worked. All black is surgery day, 6/18. Pink is 8/27.

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[bd0982 13]

Hi there I feel the exact same way!! I had mine 6/6 so I'm just about the same as you and at 60lbs loss. People come up to me all the time and say omg wow you look great and I just don't see it at all. I have looked at before and after pics and still see the same person with no changes. I was warned about this and heard that it can take some time. Hang in there bc you look great!!

[Lil Miss Ree 12]

Thanks!!

I don't know why we can see it. I have clothes that I can take on and off without openin or unzipping. But it's not completely registering. Lol.

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[bd0982 13]

Oh so do I girl! I keep wearing them though and thinking that's part of the problem. Today I went to buy some new jeans and fit in some 3 sizes below what I wore before. I then looked in the mirror just baffled bc I felt like I looked the same

In them but wearing smaller clothes. Oh well I hope my view changes and I get some self confidence back soon

[jennyannk73 20]

You look fantastic, and wow you are dropping fast! Perhaps I will be fortunate enough to have the same experience.

[Lil Miss Ree 12]

That's what my mom tells me. When I buy new clothes, I'll notice it more. I've bought a couple of new shirts that fit or are now too big. But I'm having trouble finding pants. I don't know if it's because I'm between sizes or the way I'm losing weight but none seem to fit well. I just keep looking forward to the day I can walk info any store and buy something to wear.

Thanks!! Good luck to you too.

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[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats! You are doing great! Keep keeping on

[Lil Miss Ree 12]

Thanks!!

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[BellaRoma713 46]

You are an inspiration to those of us just beginning!

[Lil Miss Ree 12]

Aww thank you! Good luck!!

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[Lil Miss Ree 12]

I Cleaned out my closet yesterday. It's very sad and empty looking now. I hope it gets full again soon. While cleaning out my closet, I of course tried everything on. I took pics in clothes that I had pictures of myself in when I was heavier. Finally, I can see a difference. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement.

The black dress is may 2010 and yesterday. And the pink and black is almost exactly one year. My bday August 2011 and yesterday.

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[jennyannk73 20]

Amazing. Good for you! Can't wait to have a closet full of clothes that don't fit. What an accomplishment! So proud of you!

[Brandy78 7]

You can difinitely tell a difference, looking good girl.

[Izuri 428]

It's hard for me to see any difference too, despite having people say there is one.

BUT I can see the difference in your photos =) You really can tell. I used to have a pair of pictures like the jean cargos that you have and omg they were my favorite pants for like 5 years....so if you have any idea where you got them so I take a look into them I would be forever grateful.

Keep up the great work!

[Lil Miss Ree 12]

Thanks guys!!

Lzuri- those are actually a pair of jeans from rainbow from like 5 or 6 years ago. They were in the back back of my closet. Doesn't hurt to look.

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