Still Afraid Of The Camera!

[kcage 33]

I am 2 months out......down 36 lbs and about 3 to 4 pants sizes. I am getting the compliments and people notice my loss, however........I have not taken any post op pics! I look in the mirror ( with clothes off) and don't see that big of a difference, and I know that I am overly critical of myself and I still feel as though the camera is going to tell a story that I don't want to hear! LOL. When were you all able to look in the mirror and see the changes for yourself? I notice some of our fellow sleevers are in love with the camera. Due to my weight gain I have resulted to saying I am not photogenic! I have been with my husband for six years, we have four children and have never taken family photos.....This is crazy and my weight has controlled so many aspects of my life! I am taking a stand!!!!! My 29th birthday is in August and since I no longer face going into my 30's fat, my family will take pics this August! YAY. I have a goal in mind of where I would like to be but hey I am just thankful that I am almost 40 lbs lighter than I was just 2 months ago........this post was random, but you guy's before and after photos inspire me and I realized I have none. Going to start tracking my journey.....and actually posting pics. Now the larger challenge........finding a BEFORE pic..LOL

[kczar 166]

I'm still pre-op but have started taking those dreaded "before" pictures. Yes, they're painful to look at, but I think they're the best way to objectively track the transformation that happens during this process.

I'm glad you're going to start doing this as well. And please post them as you go along!

[Finding MeMe 204]

Girl, star taking those pictures because you look FABULOUS!!!! I felt the same way until I got my new I-phone now I am a picture taking queen. All smiles here with my wt loss. My hubby said I've never seen so many pictures of you in my phone. Here are my poses in my phone. :wub:

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I can relate to this so much.... I have refused to be in family photos for over 10 years now because I've been so disgusted with my appearance & I honestly don't want anyone remembering me the way I am now. Now the good side, we won't bein this boat much longer I think that's going to be my goal, I need to lose enough weight in 1 year to get a family photo made and start making those memories for my babies again.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Also keep in mind, you see your body all day everyday, the subtle daily changes won't be as obvious to you as they will be to someone else looking at you.