Pre-op pics

I'm sweaty and nervous but this is one more step in my "coming out". My pre-op pics are on my profile.

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, that is such an amazing difference, you must be so proud!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Darlene

Holy ***BLEEP*** no way that is you!!! You look absolutely amazing. WOW WOW WOW! Mimi

hehe.. Thanks girls! I know, can you believe that was me?! I couldn't bring myself to even look at those pics until a few days ago and I just cried. Partly because of how sad I was that I wasted years but that was replaced with happiness about where life is headed for myself and my family. I'm only in the middle of my marathon but even if my weight loss stopped now I'd still be thrilled because the quality of my life is SO much richer.

WOW!! There is no way I would ever have thought that was you!!! The difference is amazing! You look so much younger too! I don't think you should hide that pic at all. You should fla**** around to show everyone how much you've accomplished. Be proud! Kathy

I agree with kathy show it off so everyone can see just how far you have come!! Mimi

Thanks Kathy I'm not quite up for whipping the old me out just yet. It's hard to imagine not feeling the shame of it all so seeing my progress as a badge of honor seems so foreign.

Look at you! You have made amazing progress. Congratulations! You look wonderful and definitely younger. Thanks so much for sharing so that we can pat you on the back for all of your accomplishments! - Stephanie

Thanks Stephanie! I didn't want to hide anymore and could't think of a cushier place to fall than here when I jumped. It made me chuckle to see you say I look younger because to this day I get carded buying LOTTO TICKETS!

WOW you have really come a long way...keep up the good work. I just love seeing peoples faces when they see my before and current pics....go**** feels good to have my picture taken now. Hope to see more pics of you in the future. Tina