OMG, How Crazy Am I????

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I hate it when people ask me how much more I want to lose. I look at the numbers and say 15 or so. I look at my body and say 100 or so. I don't like people referring to me as skinny because I am not.

I'm starting to get embarrassed at how much I've lost. People ask me and when I tell them I know they are thinking, "WOW! She was *that* fat??" When I lost 30-40 I was proud of what I had done. Now it's just getting embarrassing.

I can't win.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

I hate it when people ask me how much more I want to lose. I look at the numbers and say 15 or so. I look at my body and say 100 or so. I don't like people referring to me as skinny because I am not.

I'm starting to get embarrassed at how much I've lost. People ask me and when I tell them I know they are thinking, "WOW! She was *that* fat??" When I lost 30-40 I was proud of what I had done. Now it's just getting embarrassing.

I can't win. :confused:

I agree you tell someone how much you've lost and hear "You didn't look that big" Yeah thanks for that.....blah....

[faithmd 14]

OMG it is so funny you two are discussing this right now. (Two of my fave ladies, BTW)

Last night at work a lady says, "Wow, you're melting! How much have you lost?" I told her almost 70 lbs (no one knows about the OR). She asked how much more did I want to lose and I said about 130 more if I can. She said, "Wow, that's a lot of weight, I wouldn't have guessed you carried that much around."

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

OMG it is so funny you two are discussing this right now. (Two of my fave ladies, BTW)

Last night at work a lady says, "Wow, you're melting! How much have you lost?" I told her almost 70 lbs (no one knows about the OR). She asked how much more did I want to lose and I said about 130 more if I can. She said, "Wow, that's a lot of weight, I wouldn't have guessed you carried that much around."

Next time you see her outside of work and in street clothes mention that you didn't realize her scrubs made her look so thin.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Next time you see her outside of work and in street clothes mention that you didn't realize her scrubs made her look so thin.

ROTFL....love it, truly love it! lol...

[mariecarmen 1]

I guess if you're nuts, you're in good company.

I keep my fattest picture on record posted on my fridge and damn if I don't look in the mirror everyday and not see much of a difference. The Cunning Plan sounds very appealing to me. I'm down to 160 but haven't updated my ticker.

I know I look thinner to people and believe I graciously accept thier compliments. Inside, however, I think, "They're just trying to be nice. Now if I can get down to a size 8 or 10, THAT'S thin."

Then I'll lay in bed and realize the remote is uncomfortable on my hip because it's right against my hip bone. Or I take a bath and can't get comfortable because my spine and coccyx are right against the hard tub surface. I don't have enough fat padding to protect my bones!

Yet, standing or dressed, it seems all I can focus on is my hips. Or the little pad of fat above my belly button.

People say 'skinny' and all I can give them is 'thinner, but not nearly thin enough.' And somehow I'm blaming myself for not following all the rules and losing more weight.

Paging Dr. Freud!

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

I guess if you're nuts, you're in good company.

I keep my fattest picture on record posted on my fridge and damn if I don't look in the mirror everyday and not see much of a difference. The Cunning Plan sounds very appealing to me. I'm down to 160 but haven't updated my ticker.

I know I look thinner to people and believe I graciously accept thier compliments. Inside, however, I think, "They're just trying to be nice. Now if I can get down to a size 8 or 10, THAT'S thin."

Then I'll lay in bed and realize the remote is uncomfortable on my hip because it's right against my hip bone. Or I take a bath and can't get comfortable because my spine and coccyx are right against the hard tub surface. I don't have enough fat padding to protect my bones!

Yet, standing or dressed, it seems all I can focus on is my hips. Or the little pad of fat above my belly button.

People say 'skinny' and all I can give them is 'thinner, but not nearly thin enough.' And somehow I'm blaming myself for not following all the rules and losing more weight.

Paging Dr. Freud!

Oh my goodness, YES YES YES! I relate to everything and especially that fat thing sticking out of my stomach above my belly button. How gross is that? As soon as that is gone is when plastic surgery is coming.

Sitting on wooden benches hurts my butt.

People comment on my weight loss and I know they are just trying to be nice, they don't really mean it.

Mirrors are evil.

Yes, I relate to everything.

[losingjusme 12]

Last night at work a lady says, "Wow, you're melting! How much have you lost?" I told her almost 70 lbs (no one knows about the OR). She asked how much more did I want to lose and I said about 130 more if I can. She said, "Wow, that's a lot of weight, I wouldn't have guessed you carried that much around."

*delurking*

that is exactly why the only person i now tell how much i've lost is my DH (and you guys of course!)..

yup, i have a total of 222.5 pounds to lose. that is a lot more than some (most??) people weigh... yup, i know i'm fat ... i was "huge" but i'm getting smaller. (my DH called me 'thin' a few days ago...)

you ladies inspire the hell out of me and i cant wait to join you when i am closer to goal (94.8 lbs to go)...

[TheGh0st 9]

OK here goes... I'm going to post my pics for you guys. Anyone who is willing or able could you show them to a couple of your non-banded friends (Maybe a good looking guy:eyebrows:) and see what they think. Do they think I look "fat", "normal" dare I suggest "thin".

[TheGh0st 9]

OMG :omg: I can't believe I just uploaded the swimsuit shot!:opps2:

:help:How do you remove a picture from a previous post!

All I can see in that pic is my large arms and my stomach hanging down by my side. Thankfully my legs are hidden by the towel!

Here's crazy... Part of me still can't get enough of showing people my before shots while my "current" shots still embarrass me. (I'm not willing yet to call them "afters") It's like I think if they see my before shots maybe they will be more forgiving with how I look now. So on that vein here are my before's...

But for the sake of non-partiality whoever is going to be kind enough to show my current photos to their friends for their opinions, don't show them these as well.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Hey girl! Don't be so hard on yourself, you look great!

[TexasBecky 1]

You look beautiful and so happy! You should be really proud of yourself and try not to be so self critical. This is a huge accomplishment. Try to soak it all in as you keep working on getting to your personal goal. You've done a fantastic job.

[TheGh0st 9]

Thank you for your kind words. Now if you want to see a real fright and to understand the basis for my self criticism I've taken the plunge and posted my pre-op plastic surgeon pics on a new thread.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/thegh0sts-extended-tummy-tuck-w-lipo-40316/

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

You look great! You have every right to be proud! Congrats to you!!

[wendy645 1]

gh0st I just wanted to say you look fabulous. Like a whole different person, and happier, healthier, and more radiant