Frustrated...

[kjbmlittleton]

Hi.... My name is Jennifer I am 39, married, mother of 2 feeling like 90 lol Anybody feel like they don't know the person staring back at them in the mirror ??? I really don't recognize the person in the mirror and its unsettling. I am not sorry I had the surgery I am definitely healthier but I do struggle with the aches and pains of what I guess the years of over weight has done to my body ?? Anybody have things like this they have run into after surgery ?

 

[Kim M]

I can relate. The years of yo yo dieting have left its aftermath. My knees are not going to get better, but I do get around with more ease. I have a back injury and it appears no matter how much weight I lose the pain is constant. Of course the skin, not a pretty sight. I am older than you by your picture so just passing by a mirror I do a double take on who that old woman is. The truth is I still feel young at heart. I guess the outside does not match the inside. I think this would have happened despite the surgery. I might not have 2 strong legs, but I still have wings to fly. ( Allman Brothers Ain't Wasting Time No More)

 

[Pat99]

Jennifer-Welcome to the forum and congratulations on having your surgery. Looks like you are doing great with your weight loss. Our surgery dates are close, mine was on 2/27/12. I can relate to the aches and pains. I think this will improve for both of us as we lose more weight and are able to exercise more. To tell you the truth, I don't notice my weight loss as muc as other people do. Even though most of my clothes became too baggy to wear and I am getting around easier I just don't see myself much different than before my weight loss. When people see me and make comments is when I realize that the surgery and following the meal plans was totally worth it. Although my weight loss has slowed down considerably I feel I can still do more to lose more weight than I am. My surgeon said even 1 to 1 1/2 pounds of weight loss a week is considered good. When I do the math it's going to take me a couple of years to reach my goal. I am struggling with this but I know I MUST do it in order to live longer and enjoy life better. So I guess it all boils down to choices no matter what we see in the mirror.