It's definitely different when you're on the outside looking in.. and it's good that you realize that. Take photos and compare them side-by-side with a 'before' shot.. you'll see it then.

Krista

I agree with taking photos. We can see it in pictures when we can't see the changes in the mirror. I took a picture of myself...or had someone do it,I should say, on the anniversary of my surgery for first 2 years post op. Kept a scrapbook and journal of 'things." You can really see progress that way.

Also, I really think for those of us with a lot of weight to lose, it takes losing 60-80# sometimes for others to notice. Hard to believe, but that's my experience.

Hang in there, and keep up the good work.

Taking a photo in the same place, at the same angle every month and inserting them into a word doc with them all on one page gives you an instant visual of the difference. You will be amazed as you see the incredible shrinking woman in the photos. Someone showed her page at my first local support group meeting just before surgery so I have done this the whole way. You will be amazed at yourself! Congrats on your wonderful progress! Keep up the good work!

Take lots of photos you will be amazed in a few months when you look back and see all the progress you have made, 60 pounds is alot you should be very proud of yourself . you are doing an amazing job. Keep up all the hard work, its all worth it !!

I am 34 months post op and there are times when I still see myself at 348 pounds. I will always be a fatperson in my brain from years of conditioning. The reality is when I do something that I could have never done before.
Keep a picture of before and after in your wallet. teh difference is there.

Smile:)

Thanks for bringing this up .60# is alot, be proud.. I have lost (pre-op/post-op) a total of 97 lbs and I know I got smaller but I don't feel like it. I wish I had taken pictures of myself through out the process.

Hang in there : ) It's trippy how some people simply 'melt' while others seem to whittle a way here and there. I was always slow to melt but despite all shortcomings I went from a Lane Bryant 22/24 to now a Misses 14 and a total of 127lbs off to date.

Seems weird that I went from 12 to 30 to 43 to 56 to 71 to 85 to 93 to 105 (that one took forever) to 119 to 123 to 127.

This all occurred over the last 15 months.

It's all gooooood : )

I have the same problem...I have lost almost 90 lbs. and still don't see it except in my face, but, have had to buy all new clothes and people are constanly compliimenting me, or don't recognize me right away !!

Congrats on your weight loss. It is a slow process, but it is obvious that u are losing weight. Keep up the good work!