Can't tell weight coming off

[nikki0910 6]

Anyone else having the issue with family and friends seeing weight coming off, but you can't see it yourself.

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[suzzzzz 1,005]

That is pretty normal. It takes time for us to change our image of what we think we look like.

[creatingthenewme 91]

Yes, I do. I am down 39 pounds since August and about 25 pounds since Nov. 22nd and I can't tell. Patiently waiting for the day .

[chukki 7]

Sometimes you have to do a before and after/during picture comparison. Or, just go out an buy a size down pants.

[Aggiemae 739]

I see the change almost daily.

[rolosmom7 740]

Yes. I have a huge problem with it. 55 pounds lighter and can't tell in my mind.

[TiredOfMyself 141]

47 pounds down and I can't see a difference either. Blah.

[Aggiemae 739]

As someone already suggested take pictures. In the same cloths if possible. Front, back and side views. Do it every 4 weeks.

If you have lost more than 35-50 pounds and honestly can't see a difference and there is a psychologist in your surgeons practice make an appointment and talk to him/her about this.

[MrsPenguin 103]

The surgery fixes the body, but not always the mind. Its' easy to get caught in the web of obsessing about self-image. Talking to a counselor or therapist can help.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

Visualization helps too. Picture a person of the size you have as a goal. Start with a picture from a magazine or an old picture of yourself. Look at the picture and then close your eyes and see it in your mind. Repeat everyday.

[ella37 455]

I have this issue except that no one else has noticed either. When I was at my highest weight I was basically just packing it in to all of my clothes (most are stretchy) so I haven't gone down a size yet, everything just fits a lot better now. Not one single person has noticed my weight loss besides my husband. It's frustrating but I know that eventually if I keep at it I will start fitting into my smaller clothes and people will notice, including me.