"BEFORE" Pictures

[Bandmom 0]

We are doing a 'video' shoot. We did it the day of my pre-op appointment and then have done it every week since, up to about 3 weeks ago, I have been bad on remembering to do it! I agree. i was not looking at myself completely and would see others and say I am not that fat. Especially like on biggest looser, and then you see their weight and UM, yeah you are that fat.....this has allowed me to see myself for what I really had become and as depressing as it has been at least I can say bye bye to it at the same time! I am only a about a month and a half out but I am so excited about the changes I have already seen. Clothes fit different, I can tell a difference in my stomach and how it is now compared to what I was dealing wtih before. I haven't compared the pictures yet, but I can tell a difference already!

[Catherine55 43]

And folks just starting out; take those pictures no matter how disgusted you are by your body. Nobody has to see them until you are ready.

I couldn't agree with this more! I really regret not having more "before" photos to compare to current ones. I did take my measurements though. It's amazing to realize just how much smaller I am these days. I love my band.

B, you look great -- thanks for posting your photos!!

Catherine

[DONNA1959 0]

you both look great. makes me excited to see the results. can't wait to get my band in 3 weeks.

[Apples2 19]

I avoided the camera for so many years because I was ashamed of the way I looked. Also avoided camera during weightloss stage so really had to dig just to find some b/4's. I now wish I would have taken photos throughout this process but it is what it is.

I am have been banded 2 yrs (as of June 17) and have been down to my "wedding weight" for quite some time now.

[Apples2 19]

Gotta add. The photo in the red top was taken after I had lost 25-30lbs. Top weight was 249lbs

[rapidsangel 0]

You look so happy! Just waiting for the day I will smile again in a picture. Soon though, very soon!!!:thumbup:

[Apples2 19]

Start smiling, honey. There's no time like the present. Just keep focused on what is to come.