I am 4 weeks post-op today and had pictures taken of myself this morning (I also did the night before surgery) and WOW!! I don't feel like I had lost all that much weight or slimmed down that much, but seeing the pictures put me in a GREAT mood!! I would highly suggest everyone do the same to actually see the progress being made. :-)

Absolutely! And try to do it wearing the same clothes...that will really show your progression!

Stand in a doorway and wear the same or similar clothes. Take a picture every month and then make a power point of yourself shrinking!

I took pictures in my bathing suit- I made a scrapbook. The psychologist involved with my wls team suggested taking a picture once a month- I added the suit and the scrapbook. She emphasized not to look at the pics with judgement, just give your brain a chance to keep up with your changing body.

I wish I'd have done this; in a size 2 and still seeing a size 20 sometimes. BDD is kicking my a$$ I think.

I wish I'd have done this; in a size 2 and still seeing a size 20 sometimes. BDD is kicking my a$$ I think.

Surely you can find some old photos of yourself, Rev. I'm struggling with some bad head games lately too. I feel guilty for the one meal a day that I do eat. Are you in therapy? I've been talking to my therapist a lot about this lately and I'm hoping that will help. Don't let it get the best of you by diminishing your success! You've been an inspiration to me, Rev! Give yourself a break! You rock.

Surely you can find some old photos of yourself, Rev. I'm struggling with some bad head games lately too. I feel guilty for the one meal a day that I do eat. Are you in therapy? I've been talking to my therapist a lot about this lately and I'm hoping that will help. Don't let it get the best of you by diminishing your success! You've been an inspiration to me, Rev! Give yourself a break! You rock.

Aw, thanks Check, you're the best! I do have old photos, it just seems that some days I see the difference, some days I'm like uhh..am I really still huge? Lol. It's all a mind game. I'm sure my brain is just playing catch-up, after all dropping 115+ in a year is a drastic change, I guess it just takes time to get used to who I am now.

Definitely don't feel guilty about eating! I went through that phase as well, then I realized that with my exercise and things I do throughout the day, there is no way I can gain true weight. Keep your head up and remember food really isn't the enemy. You are well aware of what you're eating now. You're definitely an inspiration as well! <3

i take pics and i started a video blog on my phone starting the day of surgery. Not sure what i want to do with the video blog yet. Any suggestions. i'm not to computer savy! LOL :P

Omg, I do that too! I have been doing it since a week pre-op and man...I see a big difference. One thing I failed

to do was wear the same clothes :/

I am 4 weeks post-op today and had pictures taken of myself this morning (I also did the night before surgery) and WOW!! I don't feel like I had lost all that much weight or slimmed down that much, but seeing the pictures put me in a GREAT mood!! I would highly suggest everyone do the same to actually see the progress being made. :-)

You look amazing!! Congrats!!! :Banane23:

You look amazing!! Congrats!!! :Banane23:

Thank you!!