Cross post from Main-board! "Still have good "Moments" pics!

Hi all,

I wanted to share a positive moment in my life-because I think it is important that the further out we get, we make sure to come back and share what is going on.

The folks that are further out than me-they do the same for me..and often give me hope when I need it. So-I shall continue to pay it forward.

I have well over 3 years out of surgery. In these years-I have learned how to eat again and how to move my body again. Some other things didn't come till much later. For me-things like trying a different type of outfit-I just couldn't do. I was really uncomfortable in showing my legs at all.

I was in the store the other day and saw lots of the girls wearing the long tunic/dresses with tights. I don't know what made me do it-but I tried one on. I thought to myself-will this COVER my knees?? I have SO many clothing rules-even I get tired of them. I didn't like my upper arms to show or wear anything clingy on them. And I certainly didn't like to have my upper knee/thighs show. I have LOTS of loose skin after losing so much weight.

Somehow-that didn't matter. I closed my eyes and tried to picture what the tights might look like. You know-tights with SUPPORT?! LOL!

Well-I got up to day and decided "Forget it! I am TOTALLY going to do this. What if I die tomorrow and NEVER wore a dress after my weight loss surgery"? 

So-although I do NOT love my thick little legs-I am going to respect them. They have carried me through quite a lot!

So-here is my victory--even this far out!

Do NOT give up -regardless of where you are. You will get them. Eyes on the prize-right?

There is always hope.
Peace,
T

'Photography for Dummies' is OK for starters, although 'Complete Photography Manual'  Ed by Ailsa McWhinnie is more user friendly.  They'll probably have something at your local library, although many of the books might be film based rather than digital.

You may find a course in photography at your local Adult Education Center - ask at your local library.  I did a part time evening course at my local University over two years, which was great.  Three hours a week during term time with about 15 like minded people, ideas flying thick and fast.  Homework every week to make you think about what you want to do with your photography.  I really enjoy portrait/people photography and infra red black and white photography.  I use digital for people and film for the infra red work.  Enjoy! 

You look great!

Have I been blocked by someone? I can see the original post and then an answer by Paul which does not in anyway relate to the original post. So i am guessing there must be
something I can't see!! And a as a moderator/group leader,  I would have assumed I could see everything!

Kate

Thanks Kate!!

 No-you are not blocked. Paul was replying to a different thread discussion. I had asked him about photography on a different thread and he replied here :)

LOL!

Have a great week!

Whew!  I was worried about that myself!

Hey, Miss Redd, you look Fabulous!  If you feel a little nervous about fat knees or something, just wear your skirts to the knee--I do and my sharpei knees barely show!!!

Have fun!

Hey, don't worry about being confused!  I'm confused all the time!!  I couldn't remember the thread that we used while talking about photography so I just used the first available post.  Simples.  Hope you are well.

Hey T, you look amazing, looking like that def no need to worry about your legs =)