My new surgeon's office wants me to send in a picture of myself with my application. Should I send in one that is bad on an average scale or actually look for one that really makes me look bad (worse than usual, anyway)?

Hehe, I'd find the worst one I could. Same as how I seriously considered carrying weights in my pockets since I had a BMI of 35.

I would take a front view and side view, full body, with your arms at your sides. The doctor might one day want to use you in some before and after shots. They might also want to submit them to the insurance. I would take current, clear photos, and keep a copy for yourself, a journal is such a great tool. I know that I have taken photos along the way, and I'm glad I have them. I know that my doctor has several before and after shots that they show at the seminar, and also have on the website.

My doctor took a picture of me too. They just like to keep in your file - when you come in on your post-op visits, then can compare how much you have changed.

I also took a before picture of myself for my own sake, front, side and back view. I also took my measurements.

You'll appreciate those "before" pics one day.

Well, I wound up not sending them a picture. I didn't have a recent one handy. The old surgeon's office took one though, so it will probably be sent with my file when I get it transferred.