My TODAY Pic

Hi Everyone, I just uploaded my picture of how I look today. I can not believe that I got this big. I am just 5' 3". I knew I was a chubby girl. But I didnt know I had gotten this fat. April 25th and counting...... Geez Susan

Susan, You are very pretty! And I've said that too, I can't believe how big I got but you know, it's behind you, you are on your way! Kristine

Susan you are beautiful now and you will even more after. I know what you are talking about thats for sure. At 4'11" not one extra pound looks cute. April 25th is comming soon. We are here for you. LisaMarie

I say the same.......how did I get this fat? hugs, lisa

Susan, The 25th is coming up real quick!!!! Hey, standing next to me you look pretty small! Soon you will be saying"Dam, I look good!I just can't believe it!" Best wishes to you on your journey.Darlene

You are going to be awesome. Forget about what you look like now, you have a new life ahead of you! I've been overweight my whole life, but it really got bad after I got married and put on over 100 lbs more! I'm 5' 10" tall, but at my heaviest I was about 430 lbs -- lost a bunch of weight on my own (about 80 lbs) because I had two little boys that I was scared to death I wouldn't live to see grow up! I lingered between 340 and 350 for about 4 years after losing that weight and the day of surgery I was 337. I'm down 91 lbs since then (had surgery 10/20/05) and now when I look at pictures of me at 430, I can't believe it was me, but my self esteem is soaring now! Just keep focusing on the future, you have a wonderful life to look forward to! And focus on feeling good about yourself INSIDE. I have found out that until we change how we feel INSIDE, the outside will not really make a lot of difference (mentally). LOVE YOURSELF!! HUGS, Vi

Hi, Only a few more days --then welcome to the losers side--put that old picture on the frige--then you will do great! I am 5'8" --but I understand completely about how a picture can almost bring you to tears. Oh, and don't be surprised if you still see yourself as fat--long after you have lost your weight It is a little nutty but --your self image will have to catch up with your true body image. We all need help in that area: Be Blessed and don't be too hard on yourself, MarianS.C. 242.4/168.4/goal 125 -130??

Hi, I too am 5'3 and had my surgery on 9/6/05 I was 254 the day of surgery, I am now 169. April 25th will be here b4 you know it! Good luck with your upcon=ming surgery! Ths is some ride that you will be going on gail