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I was going through our mission trip pictures this morning and found a great "before" picture of me. I usually avoid the cameras, but I didn't this time. I am printing some of the out as incentives. If I figure out how to post it, I will. the before and after pictures on this site are such an incentive! I think maybe I have to upload it to photobucket or something....

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I know what you mean about avoiding the cameras. I don't have any pics of me recently. I am going to have some taken this weekend for my "pre op". I want to wear the same thing each time I take photos.

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I have done it finally...I have been putting off my "before" bathing suit pictures, so I went and put my bathing suit on and took the side, front and rear photos. UGGGHHH! Great motivation...

We also did my measurements, which was funny. My DH has a small engine repair business and I am NOT a seamstress so we had to use a tape measure from the shop:laugh: They don't bend really well, but it worked. Someday prior to surgery I'll pick up the right kind!

I'm glad to have it done. i did up a chart that has the 21st of each month for a year and I'm going to try to do my measurements each month on the same day as well as take photo's each month. We'll see how it goes! One week from Friday! All my friends are calling me for "one last dinner or one last lunch" I've been pretty good though. I will do a couple of dinners of my chosing before surgery, but I'm on a mission now, so I will hopefully be good.

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