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Took my before pictures - what a horrible eye opener!



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I am one week pre-op and had my husband take before pictures in the skimpiest two piece I own (long story about needing a suit right then and that was all they had). I know I am overweight. I know I need this surgery. But when I look down at my body or in the mirror I do not see the body I saw in those pictures! I am glad this is a "before" but really looking forward to some "afters". Pictures just don't lie!

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I hear ya. I don't feel like what I actually looked like. But then I put my current pics next to my pre op. it's embarrassing and I looked awful. Much better now although I still have weight to lose.

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Scared Straight I was!! Pictures are the best way to make us face reality. Because I tell you that is not what I see in the mirror!!

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Gosh I know exactly what you mean......

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You will be happy to have those pics later! I didn't have many before pics of myself. The one in my profile pic is the one that my dr took right before my surgery. It took me a long time to ask for it because I knew how bad it looked too!

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I totally understand. I just had my surgery on the 22nd. A couple nights before my daughter captured a picture of me on her nintendo Dsi. She was all proud of herself and said "Mom look i took a picture of you". I was so surprised at how big i looked i had her snap the same pic with my phone. That is now my official "before" pic. It will be nice to be able to look back at that and see the changes, but talk about an eye opener. I knew i was big but when someone snaps a pic of you when your not sucking in or posing to look your best it really shows what you look like.

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i have a pic, i posted on here.........of my hub and myself wearing a skirt (we both were in it) that i was wearing 8 months ago...talk about a motivation picture...i have some before i havent shown anyone...i will show you if you want if that makes you feel better.....but you cant go moo :)

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I completely am right there with you. I had pre pics taken in just bra and panties and I about died when I saw them. Then a month post op I have lost 20 pounds and a couple pant sizes. Took more pics. Was still shocked. I feel so much lighter and my clothes are bigger, but I look almost exactly the same as before. I'll have to do a side by side to really see a difference.

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