Before Picture

I am 9 years out and I don't. I used to keep my before and after pictures in my dresser and I looked at them frequently. I have had some people at work post photos of me fat. I just don't feel like that person anymore. The photo makes me sad. I am more interested in who I am now and being the best that I can be. Maybe some folks need to look at their before pictures to generate fear that that could happen again?? I think if it works for you or you need it, do it...if not don't.
Best of luck to you in this journey!

Deb366

Why? I had the DS before facebook was very popular. So the answer is no.....I don't carry before and after pictures of me.

Sorry that is weird to be "shocked" by the fact that you do not. Does the person work with successful WLS patients?

I do not carry them with me, no.

I am ok sharing them among "like" groups, such as these forums. otherwise, they make me uncomfortable. it feels like another life.

Well I have pictures on my phone ..... I break them out once in awhile

I did not, however, I do talk to others about WLS and people do not believe I was ever 284, so I made a before and after, but do not look at it otherwise. I also go to different support groups and I want people to know I am there for a reason and I am not some casual observer, so I pull it out. I guess I could burn the old photos and not miss them.

I had a weird time at first recgnizing myself in the mirror when I would walk by, so I needed to reinforce what I currently look like.