It's a risk, but I am damn proud

I hope you do!!! That way I won't be the only crazy one! :)

I wouldn't call it crazy Elena!  First, you're smarter than most for thinking of taking a before and after in your skivies, Second, you've got more "balls" than the rest of us for posting, which leads to the Third - you might just be more mature than some of us for having the courage to post something so incredibly bold and encouraging!

Honey, you my dear, are a true inspiration!  If I could have an ounce of spirit in my whole life that you have had in your 23 years - man I would be a different kind of person! I still want an autographed pic of you and the Emy's so I have proof that "I knew you when..."  I'm so incredibly proud to know you!

And, by the by...you were beautiful before but you are just gorgeous now - look at the difference in your appearance in those pics (hair and face) ...it's overwhelmingly amazing!!! 

Keep being daring and bold and sharing with us - you are proof that WLS works wonders!

Wow - what a change, Elena!  That's great!  And in only eight months, too!  Congrats - lookin' good!  !