Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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chrismo366 02/12/2012

I am down 104 lbs -- and really am proud of the fact. I am not good about being able to gauge my size in relation to other people (not a good idea -- but important to me to know what Iook like to others). Well -- I've been feeling pretty good about the way I look, but. . .

We were at a basketball game and I saw a lady that I was SURE that I was smaller than. I asked my daughters for a comparison (which they hate doing) and they reported that I was about the same size or a little bigger. That totally deflated my balloon!

I know this is a process and I'm in it for the long haul -- I guess I just thought that I was a little further along. Sorry for the long "whoa is me" -- it has just been weighing on my mind for several days! Thank you for "listening".

imjj4short 02/12/2012

Congratulations on shedding 104 lbs!!

I used to feel the same way part-way through my journey. I'd feel great, get compliments, and think I was looking skinny....then my hubby would take a pic and I saw that I was still fat!! I don't think I liked my pic until I got within 10 lbs of my target weight. You've done a great job. Hang in there! It gets better!!

JJ

deleted_user 02/12/2012

I know exactly what you mean. I feel like an egg on stilts. I've always had big muscular legs. Now my calves and thighs are looking very slim. Though markedly smaller, I still have a belly. Big, and round on top; losing my booty and thighs (the parts of my body that I actually liked). I guess I am built like my mom and grandmother. lol

I started at 361. After losing 90 lbs, I am still the size of 2 grown women. I realize that I still have a ways to go...

Lcat4 02/12/2012

Congrats on your wonderful success! Have you been taking monthly pics! Put them all in a doc and always keep a current before and after pic going! You can't help but see the awesome progress!

deleted_user 02/12/2012

Hey, we're all allowed to have a pity party now and again. Don't worry about it!! I've always had very thin legs and ankles. Always! Then you get to my midsection and its like "WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED!"

I've now lost 78 lbs but I look down and I still see this HUGE belly! Oh well, eventually it'll go away.

Be proud that you've lost 104 lbs girl, that's a huge accomplishment in its self!! HUGSSSSSSSSSSS

Laurie

deleted_user 02/12/2012

Hey You are down 104, essentially you lost a small person! I think everyone has their lows and of course everyone has their vanity issues. Just remember that you are a rock star and you are doing your thing. When you are done feeling blue, get back on your high horse and Be proud of what you've accomplished. You are doing it!! Good luck!

deleted_user 02/12/2012

When I was brought into my room after surgery the first thing I remember hearing from the nurse was "why did you have this surgery? your not that big" I didn't know if I wanted to hit her or hug her, still not sure. I guess it's human nature to do the comparison thing. I have not left the house yet and really can't focus on the mirror much.... by the time I get all the way down the hall my eyes are crossed from pain....

deleted_user 02/12/2012

Great job! 104 is nothing to sneeze at. It takes awhile for our head to catch up with our body.. You have done an amazing job. I know that while I was at my heaviest I would avoid looking in mirrors and sometimes when I would catch my reflection in a store window it took me several seconds to recognize myself. d

chrismo366 02/12/2012

Thank you all for your wonderful supportive words! I do know great things are happening and will continue to happen -- thank you for letting me vent -- I do feel better!

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