Weight and body image

[Chelenka 827]

Fascinating and insightful post. It brings up so many issues we all are dealing with. The other day I caught sight of myself in a restroom mirror and literally didn't recognize myself for a moment. Then I laughed out loud like a crazy woman! Luckily I was alone in there! I've always tried not to be judgmental having been on the receiving end of so much negative judgement from others and from myself. I often fail miserably but I do try. I also look at food so differently than prior to my surgery and the portions that normal people eat seem ginormous! I too sometimes wish I could still eat like that! When I make dinner for my hubby or if we're eating out I have to bite my tongue about his food choices and portion size. I don't want to make him feel self conscious since he has always loved me and supported me regardless. So often in the past I got judged for my excess weight and how much I ate. I work in the performing arts too and the pressure and body image ideas have become so negative and extreme. Now that I am about half-way in my journey I hope I can be kind to myself and to others. Everyone has the right to live in their body and eat as they choose.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4