I have seen lots of before and after pictures on the forum.

I just feel so disgusting I don't think I want to be reminded of how terrible I look and feel right now. Sometimes the feeling of the obesity is worse than the look. :cool:

I haven't let anyone takes pictures of me for years and years, and so I'm thnking, why now? Although I can see how you can be amazed at the distance you've come, when you have done the hard yards, do many of you want to be reminded of yourself at your worst? When you are at rock bottom?

I've done measurements, and they were shocking enough. I feel like to look back will just bring forth the feelings of now, the depression, the hopelessness, failure etc.

Am I alone?

I think photos are a good idea just to see how well you are doing, I had a great laugh with my husband who took shots of me in a bikini before I was banded. These are for my eyes only, not to everyones taste- lol. My need to lose weight is more for my health and not so much about how I look this will just be an added bonus. Keeping a diary is the best thing, that way you can keep a record of measurements and the benefit to you health. I am already less achy in my knees and ankles so this spurs me on.

Be proud of what you are all doing, you are taking control:clap2:

Hey Crazy4jags-

I know what you mean about making an enterance. Sometimes I get a sting when I see how big I am in the picture, and then I shrug it off. I tell myself I am really not that big. It must be the clothes I am wearing. I have a million excuses. I think I like being kind to myself; it is always better than the alternative. I do have to admit that when I am thinner and there are no more excuses I will be much happier.