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Since surgery should be in the next few weeks, I have decided to share my before pics & stats

Highest & current weight: 215

5'5"

These jeans are size 34 BKE brand

Most of my other pants are size 14-16 Old Navy & New York & Co

Shirts are mostly size xl

Bra is 38 D

I am a wife, mom of 5 & Realtor® in the Dallas area.

37 years old

So ready to finally succeed for good!

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~ L Nor in TX

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Congratulations on making the decision to change. I hope everything goes well and you have a quick recovery.

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It's great to take some before shots, but you are going to wish you had some better before pictures instead of just in the mirror, uncropped, unrotated ones that don't really give you the best idea of "before". Have you seen some of the fantastic ones people post full body side by side images of before and after? These shots just aren't going to give you justice when you get to goal and get ready to do your side by side images. ;)

Get that husband of yours to take some full body shots from all angles and some face shots from the front and side, or a good friend ;)

Good luck on your sleeve journey!!!!

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I agree with needing better shots! This was kind of a big step to post those. I would be lying if I said I didn't make them obscure on purpose!

~ L Nor in TX

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Photographers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief that you won't be competing with them in the workforce...................

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Actually, I take damn good pics with my Samsung camera...posting these low quality shots was a big step for me. I am doing things for myself now. Thanks for speaking out for the professional photographers, though..that was real helpful.

~ L Nor in TX

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I agree with needing better shots! This was kind of a big step to post those. I would be lying if I said I didn't make them obscure on purpose!

~ L Nor in TX

Girl what are you talking about! These are good, I can see everything.. Crystal clear!

Wait you were showing before pics of your bathroom, right?? :P

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Actually' date=' I take damn good pics with my Samsung camera...posting these low quality shots was a big step for me. I am doing things for myself now. Thanks for speaking out for the professional photographers, though..that was real helpful.

~ L Nor in TX[/quote']

I think the photographer comment was intended as a joke, but you were brave to post your before pics. we'll all look forward to seeing your fabulous 'after pics' taken with your Samsung! you're doin it! Yeah!!!!!

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Girl what are you talking about! These are good' date=' I can see everything.. Crystal clear!

Wait you were showing before pics of your bathroom, right?? :P

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Yeah! : ) I will clean that mess up for the afters

~ L Nor in TX

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Thanks, Danelle :-)

~ L Nor in TX

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Yeah! : ) I will clean that mess up for the afters

~ L Nor in TX

You will do great :) a good sense of humor goes a long way on the tough days :)

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You will do great :) a good sense of humor goes a long way on the tough days :)

I am just happy you didn't focus in on any preparation H or Summer's Eve!

~ L Nor in TX

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What I wouldn't give to be able to wear BKE's! Congrats, you look amazing :)

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Actually, I take damn good pics with my Samsung camera...posting these low quality shots was a big step for me. I am doing things for myself now. Thanks for speaking out for the professional photographers, though..that was real helpful.

~ L Nor in TX

Aww cmon, don't you know laughter is the best medicine.......You're gonna havta work on that sense of humor for any depression days that may lie ahead. But don't worry, I'll be around for some more jabbing comic relief.

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