Progress Pictures

[dathvick 150]

Does anyone else take or plan on taking progress pictures? My surgery is 2 1/2 weeks away so I took my before pictures this morning. I took front, back and both sides (with nothing on but a pair of boxers) and I put the date and my weight at the bottom of the pictures. I plan on taking pictures every week to show my progress. I enjoy putting up websites so I will probably create a progress website once I have my surgery.

I thought about posting one of my before pictures on here but didn't want to offend anyone, it is hard for me to see myself this way which should really help stay the course once I get started.

While typing this post I thought about it and figured posting my back picture shouldn't offend anyone but if it does let me know and I will remove it.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Taking a before and after photograph is important because it helps to show your progress. Here is my before photo and my photo at 6 months post-op.

[dathvick 150]

Wow, you have had great results. Congratulations!

[crocodoxie 223]

I took them the day before surgery. It was tragic to see them so black/white with no hiding in flowing clothing, etc...Broke my heart, wondering how I got there..(not like I don't know, but you know what I mean)...Either way, I'm on my way to losing, so looking forward to seeing changes. I plan on taking them the first of each month. My surgery was Aug 1st.

Can't wait to see your transition! It's so much fun to see the before/after pics that others post. It's so motivating. Good luck on your journey.

[HeavyE 16]

I too took pictures the day before my surgery and then on my first month surgiversary. I plan on taking them monthly on my surgiversary date to see my progress. Sometimes when you have a stall it's good to SEE your results as a morale booster.

[crocodoxie 223]

OH! And take your measurements, too. I got some surprises this month....very cool surprises!

[dathvick 150]

Well my surgery is still 2 days away and so far on the liver reduction diet I have lost 16 lbs in just under a week. I have been living on 2 Protein Shakes, 16 ounces of broth, 2 or 3 sugar free pop cycles and a cup of sugar free Jello a day plus about 80 ounces of Water. I don't feel hungry but do have cravings for my favorite foods.

I plan on taking my first progress picture next Sunday, I will be about 4 days post op.

[crocodoxie 223]

Woot, it's coming up shortly. Can't wait to hear how you progress over time. It's such a fascinating journey we're on.

[dathvick 150]

well it has been a couple of weeks since surgery and life is great. Here is my before and after surgery pictures. The after was taken on 9/10 which was 4 days after surgery. I will take my next after pic next Sunday 9/24. So far I have lost 30 lbs.

[crocodoxie 223]

Fabulous, and congrats! I'm taking mine Oct 1. I'm so happy to be on this journey, finally seeing results in my struggle with weight. You're doing great, keep going until you hit that goal!

[dathvick 150]

It has been a little slow on here lately so I thought I would post another progress picture. Sorry for being so willing to share but after so many years of trying on my own I just can't control my excitement so I have to share. I am still off all meds except Omeprazole and hopefully I can stop taking that after my 2 month appointment on 11/7.

For the guys out there, I have had ED problems for years. I don't know if it was because of the meds I took or my weight but I am very happy with the results in that department also.