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I have started a pre-op diary to remind me how being overweight makes me feel. In life in general, in clothing, shopping for clothes, eating etc...

I noticed recently that a selfie taken with my partner before heading out for a quick dinner I hid behind her for the most part. How sad...

I also asked her to take pre-op photos of me in a bra and underwear and I was so shocked....it's a slightly different picture than the one I see in the mirror when I am dressed and with my trusty Spanx on.

Come on January!!

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Hello nurse _ lenora I thought about doing a diary as well I think I just might I also hide behind my partner when taking pictures now that I look back

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Do it! Keep pics, journal your "adventure". If only for yourself.

I wish I had taken more pics and written down my experiences more.

In a year, you'll look back and be glad to have all these pics and stories to remind you of how far you've come. :-)

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Nurse Lenora I think your pre-op diary is a great idea. I didn't start a pre-op diary, but I have many reminders of past weights, pictures, etc. for me to look at on my journey. I don't ever want to get back to 295lbs again and I while I don't want to dwell on the bad, it's good to have a reminder of how hard it was being that weight. Good luck on your journey!

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I, too, just had my husband take pre-op pics and measurements. Dear Lord. But he's seen me naked, so the numbers don't much matter to him, right?

A diary is such a great idea. I'll add that to my list this week!! I'm sad I have NO pictures together with my husband in his uniform. That's the FIRST picture I'm taking once I lose 50 lbs. He is my rock.

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No matter what you need to do to keep reminding yourself how it is/was when heavier, do it. I started my WLS journey just over 2 1/2 years ago and have been in maintenance for about a year now. I've started getting used to some of the things I can do now that I couldn't before but still can have things take me by surprise...even simple things.

I was flying back to NYC on Saturday night, and without thinking, put my feet up on my carry on bag to get comfy while waiting to board the plane. Couldn't have done that even two years ago. Every step I take is a reminder of what I can do now vs. what I couldn't.

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I have a blog I'm doing.

Tssiemer.blogspot.com

I haven't posted in a while but plan to during lunch. :)

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Did you blog today??

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I have a blog I'm doing.

Tssiemer.blogspot.com

I haven't posted in a while but plan to during lunch. :)

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Did you blog today??

I did. :)

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Ok! I'm going to check it out today!

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