PattyGirl66 1,243 Posted January 29, 2013 My husband tonight found a SD card laying around and had no idea what was on it. So, of course he naturally placed it in the disc drive and "poof" there was a picture of me I hadn't seen, amongst other pictures we forgot. The picture was taken on my granddaughters Kindergarten graduation (2011) in June. I wasn't upset and I didn't cry. I just stared at the picture for a long while, remembering how I felt and how uncomfortable I was that day. The shirt was so pretty and barely fit. My black blazer didn't even close/button. I am sure the jeans were tight. I may have looked happy on the outside, but I know on the inside I was miserable. I looked at how my stomache was bulging out of that pretty shirt and I couldn't even hide it! Sometimes all it takes is an old former picture of yourself to say "look" how far I have come. I am not that same person anymore. I feel different, I look different. That puts everything into perspective, completely! Today, that same black blazer is big on me and can fold the one side over to the other side of my body. That pretty blouse is loose, and those jeans are now too big to wear. 8 kazjim98, SinCityGal, This Girl Is Losing It and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 29, 2013 Holy cow, the change in you is nothing less than amazing!!! You should hold onto that shirt, blazer, and jeans so after you're done losing you can compare them and show how far you've come. I am SO proud of you!!!! :wub: 3 destynee1, PattyGirl66 and 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted January 29, 2013 That reminds me of a comment someone made that we shouldn't be comparing ourselves to others on the forum, but compare ourselves to who we were yesterday. You've lost so much and have much to be proud of. tmf 5 destynee1, PattyGirl66, SinCityGal and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazjim98 618 Posted January 29, 2013 Wonderful story....yep, definitely something to be proud of!! Fantastic job! 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladybandito 516 Posted January 29, 2013 I LOVE this post!! Thank you for sharing with us, just beautiful. 2 PattyGirl66 and This Girl Is Losing It reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzahhn 19 Posted January 29, 2013 Good job! 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
destynee1 417 Posted January 29, 2013 So amazing Patty! You look great and are such a sweet and inspirational person. I am soooo happy for you! You are gonna make it all the way and I can't wait to see more pics!! <3 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted January 29, 2013 I know what you mean. My daughter said she found a picture taken of me and my son circa 2008. We both have had lapband surgery. I 3 12/ years ago, him 1 1/2 years ago. she said we looked like 2 different people from then to now! Congrats on your NSV!!! 1 PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summerrain 520 Posted January 29, 2013 Ty for sharing and what a difference, you're very pretty. I prepared some photos today just have to find the courage to post then too. 2 2muchfun and PattyGirl66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriciaLN 177 Posted January 30, 2013 You should be so proud of yourself. You've worked hard and you look great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewMeTrini 26 Posted January 30, 2013 Wow what a great story!! So awesome to see hard work pays off.. So encouraging to me!! Thank you- going to have surgery on the 11th of Feb. so excited about the future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goalseeker 695 Posted January 30, 2013 Congratulations! What an inspiration you are to all of us! I was shocked to find out you have a grand daughter. You don't look old enough for that in your profile pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
