Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Hi Earleen, I am 23 years post " open " RNY... It is very normal for you to experience this. I had my surgery, July 13th 1979, and it wasn't till 1997, that I started to adjust to what I saw in the mirror as really being me! Your mind will take some time (each one's mileage will vary) before you will really get comfortable with your new image..get into that bathing suit enjoy your new lifestyle.. ///Bob Highest weight 525lbs. Currently 158lbs Age 59 Mind games > Hi, I read every day all the posts but rarely say anything. I am 2 > years post Lap RNY. A couple of weeks ago, my son got married. In > looking at the pictures, I didn't recognize myself. I just stared > at the thin person. I told my husband. He said that I was thin. My > brain still thinks that I am fat. Wonder if my brain will ever get it > right. I still stay away from shorts---think I am too fat! Btought a > bathing suit, won't wear it because I am too fat! > > Earleen > RNY 8-2000 > Dr. Champion > Started at 230 now 134 > 5 Feet tall, > 56 y/s old > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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