A totally non-wow moment....i think i just puked a lil in my mouth...

You are doing a phenemonal job!! We all have one of those pics and I share the same feelings! How did I let myself get so heavy? I know that everything happens for a reason and I think that my "reason" was so that I could meet all of you fine folks - youa re such an important part of my life and I am grateful for that every day!!!

Keep on successing!

Liz

I have a pic of me such as this on my desk so I never forget
I am sorry it made you puke a little LOL

Oh my God!   Who is that looking so sad?   You have come a long way, baby.  Feel proud and feel happy that you finally had the sense to get rid of all that baggage.  It is hard to understand how we ever let ourselves get soooo fluffy.  Patrick - you have done an amazing job of transforming yourself.   

Next cup of coffee is on me!!

arlene 

I'll take u up on that coffee......and geez I so didnt want this to turn into a pity party.....lol......i threw that pic up b/c i had to share with people who "get it" what seeing that at this point is like. and for the record i was never "fluffy",  i was definately F-A-T , trust me ! LOL  .............and if someone pre op is reading this and is unsure this is for them I just want them to know what you can get out of this if you are willing to do your part as well. 

Wow what a difference ! You have come a long way, and I think the "pink" shirt is cute. I can't wait to look back and compare pics of myself, I like the idea of keeping a picture of the old me around so that after I reach my healthy weight I will always be motivated and mindful.

HI Patrick
 Most of us have that same fear. I know I do, I am scared to death but with proper support and stick with your friends in the WL community you should do fine, there  are a group of us girls who said we would tell each other if we fell off the wagon you can join our group we will dub you an honorary" mean girl"
Susan

Jeez, your friend might have asked first.  I guess they just don't get it.  A friend of mine posted an old pic of me on FB as well and my first thought was: get that off of there!!!!!  But, instead, I asked who the "cute chubby girl" was...

Hang in there.  Be proud of all the work you've done and the results you've attained.

Lisa

That state of Denial we can live in is amazing, isn't it. I know I had convinced myself that I really didn't look that bad when I was at my highest, because I Dalways tried to dress nice, did my hair and make up and wore nice jewelry - until I let someone take a picture of me on my 50th birthday - OMG was that an eye opener!!! I now carry that photo in my wallet for several reasons - one, to enlighten people who are ignornant when it comes to WLS surgery and I tell them about my journey and show them where I've been and what I am now - and two, when I'm feeling down and comparing my weight loss to others I pull that pic out and remind myself that I have done a pretty amazing job with my tool.

Don't look at that photo with disgust - look at it with pride knowing that you were never really that person - you are the person you are now. An amazing wonderful supportive friend to all of us, and that this is the new you and you will never be that person again.

Patrick I am going to sound mean after the comments you made about animals grilled, fried, baked, etc.  Deer in the headlights? Sorry I had to chuckle at that one.  Now for the next thing I am so happy for how well you have done because when I saw you at the last saturday meeting I was kind of curious as to what you looked like before?? But I will say you were still cute ok lets not get a swollen head here. You do look great and keep up the wonderful work.  I always say life is good. Bambi would be impressed.

WOW what a transformation! You have done a fantastic job, Patrick. You look wonderful.