Before Pics

I finally got my night before surgery pics off my husbands phone. I have posted them on my photobucket if you are curious. I am so depressed that I let myself get that big! But at the same time, I feel soooo blessed that I was able to have this surgery. I haven't had my hubby take pics of me now after losing 110lbs. I need to do that so I can compare. I am sure I will be pleasantly surprised. And yes, I said 110lbs! I weighed in at 171 this morning! I can't believe it! I weigh less than I have ever weighed in the last 17 years! I was 150lbs in March of 1989. I weighed 174 when I got pregnant with my daughter in December of 1989. Yeah, a 24lb gain in 9 months...ugh! So, needless to say, I am celebrating! Yeah Me! Lori 281/171/140 I think I am gonna shoot for the 140's....

Lori, You are so brave girl. If I had the courage to take pics like those, I probably would not share them with anyone! But you are looking great now! I went looking for pictures to use for my before pics and could hardly find any. I really shied away from the camera when I was so big. I don't mind so much anymore, but would like to take more off anyways. Just sent a recent picture in for updating my profile. Waiting for the powers to add it in. Congrats on hitting the 110# mark. You are doing great! Keep it up. Eileen 337/214/160ish??(who knows!)

Thanks Eileen! I got the courage to take those pics by thinking about how far I would come with this surgery. I wanted a reminder of where I NEVER wanted to go back to. There were very few pics of me too. I hated my pic taken. So bad in fact that we haven't had family pics taken since my daughter was 6 months old! She is almost 16 now and my son is almost 14. We have never had a family pic with him in it! How sad is that? Thanks again sweetie! Lori

Hi Lori! HUGE change sweetie! You're looking great and you will be please at the change from then to now. By the way... love the glasses. Dawn 258/135/135

Thanks Dawn! Yeah, literally a HUGE difference! I love my glasses too. I noticed that they are almost exactly like Tammy's! I need to take new pics of me. The latest one, the one on my messages, was 2 months ago. I have lost another 15lbs since then. back atcha! Lori

Lori, You look great. Congratulations! I know, for me, anyway,s ometimes it is hard to see the difference. I put up a before and current of myself and I find the before really hard to look at, but I am glad I have it. Keep up the great work, you will be in the 140s before you know it! Carrie

Thanks Carrie! It is so important for us to document this journey! I am so glad I had hubby take those pics. I had a hard time finding pics of me before because I HATED my pic taken! Now I don't mind so much! You look great too!!! Lori

Hey Girl...You're HOT...... Congratulations, just the before bra & undies pics compared to the other ones you have on their are AMAZING.... YEAH for you.... 171 too???? WOOOO HOOOOO What's your secret cuz I've been stuck at 189-192 for quite a while now. My body is weird... Congrats again....don't dwell on why you were the size you were... Be proud of where you are now.... GOOD FOR YOU Love ya Tammy

Thanks Tammy! I really don't have a secret. I have just been dropping weight lately. I was 170 this morning. I haven't been eating alot but when I do, it's all protein or fruit. No carbs (except for the fruit) whatsoever. Not by choice, just by convenience. We are coming and going so much that I haven't made a real dinner in a couple of weeks! We just grab and go. I have been eating cheese sticks and whatever piece of fruit I can grab on the way out the door. My husband and kids usually get a sandwich or something from the deli on the way home from basketball games. I can't wait until things slow down. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the running around. But my mood is better now that I have been on this new med for about a week and a half. Thanks again for the congrats! Love ya back, Lori

Hi Lori, I'm not able to pull the pics up at work, but will look at them next time I'm on at home. I am so proud of you though. Isn't it amazing how we remember the milestones of reaching our new weight with where we were in life at heavier times?! I have never been pregnant and can't even imagine what I would have gained if I had been. So, I think that 24 lb in 9 months isn't so bad. I think I would have gained 30 or 40 knowing me. Well, I am so proud of your accomplishment. I think that 140 is an attainable goal for you as well...keep on the journey, girlfriend!!!! Lori 293/199.5/135/130