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So, I have lost about 50 lbs since December 15 when I had my surgery. I saw my Dad right after the surgery since it was the holidays. He's never really been one to say "I love you," show any type of emotion or give compliments.

This weekend I saw him for the first time since December and he literally started crying. He couldn't believe how great I'm looking. I don't see it because I look in the mirror every day but for someone who hasn't seen me in 4 months to have that type of reaction, I can't wait to see what other people do when they see me.

I almost cried because my Dad is so happy that I did this and it means so much to have his support.

Has anyone had reactions that they couldn't believe? I'm seeing my best friend in a few weeks who I haven't seen in almost 2 years so I'm excited to see her reaction too.

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So, I have lost about 50 lbs since December 15 when I had my surgery. I saw my Dad right after the surgery since it was the holidays. He's never really been one to say "I love you," show any type of emotion or give compliments.

This weekend I saw him for the first time since December and he literally started crying. He couldn't believe how great I'm looking. I don't see it because I look in the mirror every day but for someone who hasn't seen me in 4 months to have that type of reaction, I can't wait to see what other people do when they see me.

I almost cried because my Dad is so happy that I did this and it means so much to have his support.

Has anyone had reactions that they couldn't believe? I'm seeing my best friend in a few weeks who I haven't seen in almost 2 years so I'm excited to see her reaction too.

Thats awesome mel....i dream of the day when i too can get reactions or bring happy emotions to others when they see how happy and healthy i am...50lbs in 4 mnths is awesome girl!!! good luck on the rest of your journey if you still have some lbs to go!!! The best feeling in the world is to have support from the ones that mean the most to you.

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Congrats on your weight loss! That is fantastic! I too am waiting for the day when I can see peoples reactions. I had surgery March 27. I am going back home to visit some family in June. I hope I can get the reaction that you got. I am down about 24 lbs. now. I would love to be able to get down another 15-20lbs. before then.

Congrats again!

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You are doing great. Don't be surprised when people don't even recognize you. That is a very strange feeling to go up to someone you know (but maybe haven't seen for a while) and talk to them like you know them but they are not sure who you are. It's really kind of funny, especially when they figure it out.

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You are doing great. Don't be surprised when people don't even recognize you. That is a very strange feeling to go up to someone you know (but maybe haven't seen for a while) and talk to them like you know them but they are not sure who you are. It's really kind of funny, especially when they figure it out.

:unsure: IVE actually have had this happen to me on numerous occasions...:tongue: it really is hilarious to see their reactions when they finally realize who you are..:wub: but i love it!!!!!!!

Get used to it girlie.. trust me youll have a lot ofe various reactions from people you haven't seen in a while and you have lost weight..

And another thing you probably know this already but it takes a while for your mind the catch up with your bodys weight loss....:)

for example... i started out wearing a size 26w and now i wear a size 7s.. but my mind still has me at a size16/18w:blink:

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My high school reunion is just over a month away. There are people who haven't seen me since the last one, 5 years ago, and while I don't remember exactly what I weighed then, it was definitely more than now. And, this weekend, I found a picture that was taken at my 30th reunion (10 years ago) and I definitely look so much better than then. I'm hoping for a few really surprised reactions! Congrats on your succes so far!

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