Who else, post op, is still suffering from all the mental changes required?

[Debbzweightloss15 0]

I am still struggling (5 months out) to remember to eat slow, chew thoroughly, and take my Vitamins. I also am still having trouble with the physical aspects. I am so so happy I am skinnier and healthier. But I still have trouble wrapping my mind around it sometimes. The other day was clothes shopping and found myself perusing the plus size section. I am buying new clothes every 2 weeks or so. It's hard. I see pics of myself at 300 lbs or a little less, and want to cry. I am sad for myself and think "what happened to you?" I am also having trouble with the Hair loss. I've always had a ton of very thick hair. So this is also hard. I started crying because I was brushing it and got about 3 handfuls out. When does that really end? All the changes that are taking place are all that come with the package and are part of something bigger and better. I know. But please tell me I am not the only one having some trouble from the mental and emotional aspect of it all.

[Daveo 485]

This is ongoing for me as well, I have to always remind myself to eat slower and chew everything. Not like before when you could just eat eat eat. Clothes shopping for me is difficult still, I by a size smaller than I used to wear and I feel okay with it. Yet people tell me they are too big on me and I now have several clothes that I bought too big. All because I can't see it myself.

[xlawman 23]

You ladies are doing great. Looking forward to getting new clothes. Its good for you to do so becasue the mind games will come and go. This is your reward for all you are doing for yourself and love ones.

Having my surgury on t6he 18th of this month. I welcome my new journey as well as you shkould be.

Congradulations. Continue your ikes journey with joy and comfort for your ives matter.

xlawman

[KarenLoh 128]

I still have moments when I can't believe I actually did this to my body. I'm doing well and losing (slowly) but it is such a permanent change and it's weird to know I will never be able to binge again the way I did when I'm lonely or blue. It's a good thing and I'm glad but I still can't believe it sometimes. It feels so major.

[Debbzweightloss15 0]

I agree. Being used to overeating and binging, large amounts, and drinking while eating are still hard to get over 5 months out. It's all such a huge sudden change. I love that I've lost weight and am now healthier, and I am by no means complaining. I just like to know that I'm not the only one struggling to still wrap my head around all these fast changes! Lol.