I know that those of us who have already had VSG surgery go through the ups and downs of how much weight should I have lost by now, do people see me any differently when they look at me, why can't I see much of a change.

A very dear friend of mine told me when I first started my journey to be sure to take pictures, take pictures, and take more pictures. This would be the way you can really tell how much thinner you are getting, and how much your body has actually changed because when we look in the mirror, we so many time still see the fat person we were before surgery because our minds haven't caught up with our bodies yet.

I know that I still have quite a ways to go, but putting my pictures side-by-side today, I could actually see a BIG difference, and it made me feel really good. So if you are feeling like a Debbie Downer, and questioning whether or not you did the right thing, hopefully you have pictures of yourself you can go back and compare. Put them side-by-side, and I guarantee it will put a smile on your face.

I also want to give a big shout out to a few ladies who have been nothing but positive influences on me during this journey, and I'm only 3 months post op! Thanks and much love to @@LipstickLady , @@bobbyswife , @@Elode , @@proudgrammy , @RJ'S/beginning , and @@Kindle . You guys have helped me in ways that you will never know, and I can't thank you enough for your encouragement and support.

LOOOOOK AT YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! You, my friend, look AMAZING!!! Wow. I am so happy for you. Now I want to see a picture of your with a big, fat, cheesy SMILE!

XXXOOO

You are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pictures side-by-side

@@GreenEyes604

@@LipstickLady

pretty in pink (having fun with these colors!!)

lookin' great lady

smart friend that gave you advice to keep records of yourself in pictures

the difference does show up

73 lbs down!!!!

WTG!!!!

thanx for the "shout out"

back at ya bud

keep up the good work

for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

GreenEyes604

anyone have a nose that they wanna throw in ??

we're not "picky"

LipstickLady

Edited March 15, 201511 yr by proudgrammy

CONGRATS TO YOU!!!! You look fabulous!!!! I am not big on pictures and that is something I need to get over if not for me then for my kids. I have taken a few lately but I really wish I had measured my self before surgery.

You are an inspiration! thank you so much for sharing!

@@Dee951 I wasn't a big fan of pictures of myself either. I hated when someone brought out a camera. The only reason I started taking them when I did was because my friend told me I would be angry at myself for not doing it when I had the chance. Not to mention I knew my body was going to change, and I wanted to be able to really see it.

I didn't measure myself before surgery either, and I really wish I had. But at least I've got pictures now that I can look at and know that I will NEVER be that size again.

@@GreenEyes604 Yay!!! Beautiful Job!! You should be proud!

I take TONS of pictures!!! I barely recognize myself. The plan is to make some kind of collage of my journey.

collage of my journey.

@@kimpossible67

what a wonderful idea

i also was "born" camera shy

only time i would agree to have a pic taken was when we had family pics done

i didn't have much of a choice

wish i did have a bunch of pictures pre-op, during and after surgery

terrific idea

hope others follow suit

keep up the good work

great weight loss

kathy

congrats

Wow!!!! What a huge difference! You are such an inspiration to me. I hope I have the same success!!