Oh boy! This was a toughie for me. I haven't liked my picture taken in a LONG time. If a picture got taken that I didn't like I would delete it immediately. In fact, I've been so embarrassed about how I look, I took down my wedding picture that I had on my desk at school, because I didn't look anything like the woman that married my husband. Each time someone reminded me of that, I became more and more ashamed. SO, I had to search far and wide for a few shots of me before my surgery and to be honest - they aren't the worst! - but they are all I have,

I've also taken a couple of head shots since my surgery, and posted those, too. I haven't been brave enough to take a body shot, but will have to soon. My fear had been that for some reason (even though logic says once you've removed 85% of your stomach you SHOULD lose weight) I wouldn't be successful and I'd have a horrible picture of myself (another to delete).

Well, I'm much more optimistic these days, so I'll have to fix that soon. In the meantime, I've added some pictures to my gallery.

I just wanted to share this with my new found, and much appreciated support group.

Thanks everyone.

Wow congrats!. I have to agree with everyone else and say you look years younger.

I agree... you do look younger... and is that the same cardy? Hmm? Need a smaller one me thinks...lol

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FUNNY - it is the same sweater. It's just happen-chance but at the same not not shocking as I have the world's smallest wardrobe EVER! I've always hated shopping. Maybe that will change for me now

Thank you Everyone for the compliments. Holy Cow! My head isn't going to fit through the door when I get home tonight! LOL

Good luck to us ALL!!!

You kidding? You are so beautiful and photogenic.

Awesome! Congrats!!!!