nicola1723
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Thanks hon. So are you! But you know what it's like - always something to moan about :/ xx
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Thanks hon. So are you! But you know what it's like - always something to moan about :/ xx
Lilacglittergirl
Fit and fantastic!
The positives so outweigh the negatives. You look great Ceecie - beautiful inside and out. You are so in the zone - awesome! Xx
the lady Sarah
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I can't believe how casual you all are about being in size 10 clothing and having it be a fat day!!!!!!!! I would love to have that problem.....
nicola1723
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It's hard to explain now. I wouldn't of believed I'd feel like this 14 moths ago. The operation doesn't change your brain or self-image. I'm still adjusting
ceecie74
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Ha! Me too Sarah! It will be interesting to see how I feel if I ever reach a size 10!
Yvessa
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Its about the fact, (or at least I think it is), that to some expect, we don't expect to see size 38 (in my case) in the mirror. We know what size we are now, we know we've changed. So when we look, we look for the size 12 or whatever size it is the label on our ass says. And then the person in the mirror doesn't match up to the person in our heads that is that size and we go into tailspin.
Llora
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Thats so true!!!
When i started i thought oh if i reach size 18 it would be amazing.. And i had an image in my head how a size 18 person looks like....
Now i am size 18... And i dont look anywhere close to that image i had in my head......
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sophiapink100
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This is me! Lol x
ceecie74
New Member
Thanks Chrisa
To be honest, I feel happy as I am size wise. If it weren't for the weird random flappy bits, I wouldn't mind staying as I am. I'm getting around really well now, although still naturally a lazyish kind of person. My house is spotless, but my gym kit is yet to be used...... Ahh I need some of Lilac's motivation....I've never enjoyed exercise and feel this is what makes the difference in the latter stages of weight loss (apart from Toblerone)!!!!!!
Hope you are well xxxx
ceecie74
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I agree totally....all the ideas I have about size 12,10, 8 etc are of elegant tall ladies who wear clothes that fit like a glove!! The reality is, if you are, in my case 5ft2, you will always look dumpy compared to this idea of catwalk style, size, shape etc. I'm trying to set my goals on more realistic women.....Holly Whillabooby is my goal
haha!!!!!
Lilacglittergirl
Fit and fantastic!
I agree totally....all the ideas I have about size 12,10, 8 etc are of elegant tall ladies who wear clothes that fit like a glove!! The reality is, if you are, in my case 5ft2, you will always look dumpy compared to this idea of catwalk style, size, shape etc. I'm trying to set my goals on more realistic women.....Holly Whillabooby is my goal
I am 5ft 3. A man I met after I had stabilised called me "dainty" - he meant it with great affection and it made me feel a million dollars. Inside I am far from dainty and would certainly not use the word to describe myself ... But it was meant to be a compliment which I took with grace in the spirit it was meant. The old me would have been quite defensive.
Coping with the issues you supers share is beyond my comprehension. I have nothing but genuine respect for all your challenges post op - lord knows mine are tough and I have gotten down to a size 10 by shedding a mere 9.5 stone! I do think a lot of the potential downers on body image could be avoided if supers were automatically scheduled for plastics as part of their package (tho I know Cee that it would not have been that straightforward given the route you took), and I can't figure why it is not sheduled ...
xxxxx
nicola1723
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I agree totally....all the ideas I have about size 12,10, 8 etc are of elegant tall ladies who wear clothes that fit like a glove!! The reality is, if you are, in my case 5ft2, you will always look dumpy compared to this idea of catwalk style, size, shape etc. I'm trying to set my goals on more realistic women.....Holly Whillabooby is my goal
I always thought I'd stop loosing around a size 14, I'm 4ft11 and I don't think think I look dumpy anymore at a size 6/8!
I think everyone has a natural shape, I've been the same weight for about 6 weeks now and I'm starting to at last feel at peace with myself (some days!) xx
2nd timer
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I've stopped at a 16/18 and today I was told by the hospital that this is my natural weight I e been this weight for six months, increased my activity and still the same. O well, if I can get to a 14 I'll be happy, but won't set my heart on it. I too wanted to be tall and slinky as I'm 5' 10" , looks like I may need to be tall and biggish after all.
Deep breath, I am what I am
I e been this weight for six months, increased my activity and still the same. O well, if I can get to a 14 I'll be happy, but won't set my heart on it. I too wanted to be tall and slinky as I'm 5' 10" , looks like I may need to be tall and biggish after all. Deep breath, I am what I am
femfrankie
Shrinking For Sophie
Ahhhhh feeling dumpy.... I did up until size 12/14 I don't feel dumpy at all now and although the skin still has a life of its own it more wrinkly now than happy slappy. It's amazing how the body transforms itself. What I thought of as loose skin just 2stone ago has in fact turned out to have been a combination of loose skin dragged down with fat. Its not until it starts disappearing and your body visibly re shapes itself do you realise. It's weird looking down at my naked inner highs and seeing the shape develop as the fat regresses. It's just so annoying that it has saved this area and my arms till last but I suppose we can't have everything!
Ceecie you're one gorgeous lovely lady, always have been and you are right ..you and I along with many others here did this for a second chance of life. The clothes & the rest is all just very welcomed bonuses.
Ceecie you're one gorgeous lovely lady, always have been and you are right ..you and I along with many others here did this for a second chance of life. The clothes & the rest is all just very welcomed bonuses.
ceecie74
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Oh ladies....particularly Frankie....I so hope this is the case for me. You all so kindly keep telling me I'm beautiful....which yes I can accept gracefully when I look in the mirror.....but GEEZE my body looks scarily like a 90 year old that I used to care for!!!!!!! I feel ugly....proper ugly for the first time in my life. It's odd. I just know I have to keep focused, get through this stage and hope there's a big enough machete at the end to get rid of it all!! Haha, ladies we must laugh....
In a more positive note, I have now booked the wedding and am now spending every waking day looking for a dress that hides absolutely every body shape error possible. I may have to do a full body wrap with cling film before I walk down the aisle......!!
Hope you are all well xxxxxxxxx
In a more positive note, I have now booked the wedding and am now spending every waking day looking for a dress that hides absolutely every body shape error possible. I may have to do a full body wrap with cling film before I walk down the aisle......!!
Hope you are all well xxxxxxxxx
femfrankie
Shrinking For Sophie
I feel your pain ceecie I to look like a ninety year old ... Remember the post back in the summer about looking like the professor in the cartoon futurama... Well I still do but a bit more realistic ...ahhhh well
nicola1723
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That's amazing! Well done hon xx
