Sometimes a Picture is all You Need...

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

My husband tonight found a SD card laying around and had no idea what was on it. So, of course he naturally placed it in the disc drive and "poof" there was a picture of me I hadn't seen, amongst other pictures we forgot.

The picture was taken on my granddaughters Kindergarten graduation (2011) in June. I wasn't upset and I didn't cry. I just stared at the picture for a long while, remembering how I felt and how uncomfortable I was that day. The shirt was so pretty and barely fit. My black blazer didn't even close/button. I am sure the jeans were tight.

I may have looked happy on the outside, but I know on the inside I was miserable. I looked at how my stomache was bulging out of that pretty shirt and I couldn't even hide it!

Sometimes all it takes is an old former picture of yourself to say "look" how far I have come. I am not that same person anymore. I feel different, I look different. That puts everything into perspective, completely!

Today, that same black blazer is big on me and can fold the one side over to the other side of my body. That pretty blouse is loose, and those jeans are now too big to wear.

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Holy cow, the change in you is nothing less than amazing!!! You should hold onto that shirt, blazer, and jeans so after you're done losing you can compare them and show how far you've come.

I am SO proud of you!!!! :wub:

[2muchfun 8,927]

That reminds me of a comment someone made that we shouldn't be comparing ourselves to others on the forum, but compare ourselves to who we were yesterday. You've lost so much and have much to be proud of.

tmf

[kazjim98 618]

Wonderful story....yep, definitely something to be proud of!! Fantastic job!

[Ladybandito 516]

I LOVE this post!! Thank you for sharing with us, just beautiful.

[suzahhn 19]

Good job!

[destynee1 417]

So amazing Patty! You look great and are such a sweet and inspirational person. I am soooo happy for you! You are gonna make it all the way and I can't wait to see more pics!! <3

[kll724 3,055]

I know what you mean. My daughter said she found a picture taken of me and my son circa 2008. We both have had lapband surgery. I 3 12/ years ago, him 1 1/2 years ago. she said we looked like 2 different people from then to now! Congrats on your NSV!!!

[Summerrain 520]

Ty for sharing and what a difference, you're very pretty. I prepared some photos today just have to find the courage to post then too.

[TriciaLN 177]

You should be so proud of yourself. You've worked hard and you look great.

[TheNewMeTrini 26]

Wow what a great story!! So awesome to see hard work pays off.. So encouraging to me!! Thank you- going to have surgery on the 11th of Feb. so excited about the future!

[goalseeker 695]

Congratulations! What an inspiration you are to all of us! I was shocked to find out you have a grand daughter. You don't look old enough for that in your profile pic