Passport photo... haha

 This is happening more and more but today was just funny...

I was going through passport control in Moscow and the lady took my passport and in Russian said to me, "Is this you?" I said, "Yes." She said, "Is there something wrong with the way the photo was taken?" I said, "No, I lost 70kgs." Then her eyes got really big... "Now I have to ask, how did you do that?" I told her about the LapBand. She said, "Isn't losing 70kg in some way hard on the body?" I said, "No... having an extra 70kgs is hard on the body..."  She said, Well... yeah."

I really need to get that photo changed... it's pretty ridiculous... 

Here's my passport photo:


Here's me today at the airport: 

Amazing transformation, Elena.

Love the new hair!

Lisa O.

My firewall is blocking your pictures, but I bet you are looking gorgeous Elena.  Isn't it funny how all over the world people have these ideas about WLS not being good for us, even when the results are so phenomenal.  Enjoy your trip and stay safe.

You look great Elena!

You look stunning and are a true inspiration.  It's obvious that all of your weight didn't come off just from having the band.  You must have an amazing amount of motivation and determination.

 WOW what a difference.  You look amazing.

I was just telling some co-workers that I think you should automatically get a new work badge picture if you lose 50 lbs.  It should be an award/incentive...I look NOTHING like my old badge...so kinda a security risk also.

I hadn't even considered my passport...

I had a problem with my drivers license when I used it as ID......I told them I was flattered...they said you HAVE to have a new one!  I gladly stood in line for that!

Girl !!!   You look absolutely B_eautiful!   What an inspiration you are to me!  I want to have to get a new passport photo one day!!! and not because my old one is expiring!

Love It!  Thanks for the boost of motivation!

WOW!!! YOU LOST THAT MUCH IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS ON THE LAPBAND??? WHATS YOUR ROUTINE? THE WAY U EAT, EXERCISE????YOU LOOK AMAZING GIRL!! YOU INSPIRE ME!!! IVE LOST 40 POUNDS SO FAR!!! I WANNA LOSE 40 MORE BEFORE SUMMER!!! ANY POINTERS?? THANKS, JOYCE

Amazing woman! You look absolutely beautiful and I think you definitely need a new passport photo! To think that your beautiful face & eyes were in hiding in that above photo! You've come a long way!