before and after

There are hundreds of photographs here of REAL members, current and past. They are downright inspiring. If you are feeling fat or if you are feeling skinny because you've lost hundreds of pounds after surgery, check out these pictures and post your own. It is great to be able to put a face to a...

. . . . . continued . . . . . 14 months: I wish I’d known: 1. that smells are so much stronger now and can make you ill 2. that skin is not always so elastic when it's going down as it was going up in weight 3. that your relationships change so much because you change, not just...

. . . . . continued . . . . . Post-op five months: I wish I'd known how REALLY IMPORTANT it is to get enough protein! Yes, my doctor and my dietician both told me that, but I'd never eaten a lot of protein, so for some reason I just assumed I'd be OK if I didn't get as much as they said...

These thoughts on "things I wish I'd known" were compiled by LisaM on thinnertimesforum.com. Originally compiled in 2007, the "thoughts" were updated in 2010. They all come from people who have "been there, done that." Though the post is lengthy, I encourage you to read through to the end...

Does anyone have any Before & After photos they would like to share? This can help some people understand the drastic changes that are possible with bariatric surgery..