Photo Shoot

[nikkiperezcassar 36]

I'm considering hiring a photographer for a professional photo shoot prior to surgery. It's two fold, I think I would like something to look back on after surgery to see how far I've come and I also feel a little sad about never seeing the person I am now again. It's weird right? I'm not happy with who I am when I look in the mirror but I'm scared I'll miss her! Has anyone done anything like this? Any advice?

[Misty101 10]

lol, I've been doing almost the same thing. I've taken a lot of photos of my self now, so I can remember what I've looked like before surgery. I want to see how far I've come when I do loose my weight. I also want to remind my self I don't want to go back to that. I'm defiantly going to schedule a sexy photo shoot for when I'm done loosing the weight. I don't believe that I'm going to miss this. if any thing I'm going to miss food and my sodas. I'm hoping this will pass.

[Bandora 136]

Pictures have been motivation for me over the last 2 years. I was hardly in any photos due to my size. I would always hide in the back of a group pic OR headshots only. Just recently my co-workers sent me some pics from a company event in 2012 and I was shocked at how giant I was. Literally teared up. I encourage you to take some full body shots, or in something like a swimsuit. When you ever feel stalled or depressed....take a peek. I can honestly say I don't miss the old me....I remember how " she" felt. Good luck to you! ( I also saved one pair of jeans as a reminder)

[joatsaint 2,814]

I would say, read this article. I saw it a few weeks ago and wish I had been so creative.

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/news/a40103/the-beth-project-before-and-after-weight-loss-photos/

I'm considering hiring a photographer for a professional photo shoot prior to surgery. It's two fold, I think I would like something to look back on after surgery to see how far I've come and I also feel a little sad about never seeing the person I am now again. It's weird right? I'm not happy with who I am when I look in the mirror but I'm scared I'll miss her! Has anyone done anything like this? Any advice?

[nikkiperezcassar 36]

I love the article, what a neat idea. I've been avoiding photos for so long that I'm leaning towards the photos. I just don't want any regrets! If I can find a photographer to do something creative like this it would be awesome!