Good Morning everyone;

As part of my Pre-Op count down, I had my wife take my picture. I was undressed except for my briefs. We took 4 pics, Front, Back and 2 sides.

All I can say is WOW!! I really didn't realize that is how I looked. I guess I have had a way of not looking in the mirror very critically. When I have seen other obese people, I would think to myself, "Don't they know what they look like? Don't they use a mirror?

If you have not done it, I would recommend a "Photo Shoot". Great motivation. I will keep these pictures to my self. When discouraged, or tempted to cheat, that's when I will look them over.

Have you done your pictures?

Regards

Hal

And folks just starting out; take those pictures no matter how disgusted you are by your body. Nobody has to see them until you are ready.

I couldn't agree with this more! I really regret not having more "before" photos to compare to current ones. I did take my measurements though. It's amazing to realize just how much smaller I am these days. I love my band.

B, you look great -- thanks for posting your photos!!

Catherine

you both look great. makes me excited to see the results. can't wait to get my band in 3 weeks.

I avoided the camera for so many years because I was ashamed of the way I looked. Also avoided camera during weightloss stage so really had to dig just to find some b/4's. I now wish I would have taken photos throughout this process but it is what it is.

I am have been banded 2 yrs (as of June 17) and have been down to my "wedding weight" for quite some time now.

Gotta add. The photo in the red top was taken after I had lost 25-30lbs. Top weight was 249lbs

You look so happy! Just waiting for the day I will smile again in a picture. Soon though, very soon!!!:thumbup:

Start smiling, honey. There's no time like the present. Just keep focused on what is to come.