I'm considering hiring a photographer for a professional photo shoot prior to surgery. It's two fold, I think I would like something to look back on after surgery to see how far I've come and I also feel a little sad about never seeing the person I am now again. It's weird right? I'm not happy with who I am when I look in the mirror but I'm scared I'll miss her! Has anyone done anything like this? Any advice?

lol, I've been doing almost the same thing. I've taken a lot of photos of my self now, so I can remember what I've looked like before surgery. I want to see how far I've come when I do loose my weight. I also want to remind my self I don't want to go back to that. I'm defiantly going to schedule a sexy photo shoot for when I'm done loosing the weight. I don't believe that I'm going to miss this. if any thing I'm going to miss food and my sodas. I'm hoping this will pass.

Pictures have been motivation for me over the last 2 years. I was hardly in any photos due to my size. I would always hide in the back of a group pic OR headshots only. Just recently my co-workers sent me some pics from a company event in 2012 and I was shocked at how giant I was. Literally teared up. I encourage you to take some full body shots, or in something like a swimsuit. When you ever feel stalled or depressed....take a peek. I can honestly say I don't miss the old me....I remember how " she" felt. Good luck to you! ( I also saved one pair of jeans as a reminder)

I would say, read this article. I saw it a few weeks ago and wish I had been so creative.

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/news/a40103/the-beth-project-before-and-after-weight-loss-photos/

I'm considering hiring a photographer for a professional photo shoot prior to surgery. It's two fold, I think I would like something to look back on after surgery to see how far I've come and I also feel a little sad about never seeing the person I am now again. It's weird right? I'm not happy with who I am when I look in the mirror but I'm scared I'll miss her! Has anyone done anything like this? Any advice?

I love the article, what a neat idea. I've been avoiding photos for so long that I'm leaning towards the photos. I just don't want any regrets! If I can find a photographer to do something creative like this it would be awesome!