The dreaded Ticker and Before Pics

I don't know how anyone else feels, but I have been putting off making a signature with a ticker and also posting before pictures.  But I just did them both.  For me this is a HUGE step.  I have never admitted what I weigh to anyone before.  I'm sure there are others out there who feel the same way.  I am also not a fan of pictures of myself.  

With that said, I made this decision to have the surgery to change my life and to be reborn.  The only way for me to change is to accept where I have been and where I currently am.  I need to not be ashamed of myself any longer.  Instead I need to feel empowered because I not only noticed that something was wrong, but instead of sitting around and *****ing and moaning about it, I did all of the research and steps to get this surgery and I'm having it Monday December 19th.  

So no more feeling sorry for myself.  Instead I'm going to look forward to my successful journey.  See you on the losers bench everyone and I'm looking forward to posting in progress  pictures and moving my ticker downward!

Thanks for all of your support,
Tonya

Congratulations on conquering that obstacle in the way of getting to a healthier life. Now that that's done you can let go and move forward. I remember when I learned how to tell the truth about my weight - so hard, humbling and freeing all at once! This was a big step for you today. Kudos to you!
Your pics are great - they really illustrate your Yo-Yo title - and your little girl is gorgeous!

 Thank you so much! It's great knowing that I'm not alone and other people are going through this stage of the journey or have already passed it. 

 I started adding photos, etc right about  2 weeks before surgery. So about the same time as you. Didn't do the tracker until I came home from the hospital, so you are doing great. This board is where I go every day for support because it's a lot of information and common bonding going on here that I so desperately need. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself. We are in this together!

 You are correct!  We are all in this together.  Good Luck and blessings to you!

I'm so glad you did this - I too have been a yo-yo for the last several years. I never thought of adding the before / after pics from those periods too. i just got around to posting my before & 1 month in pictures today (I was trying to convince myself to wait to add pictures until I had something to compare to)

Good luck with your surgery - not long to wait now!

 I"m glad that I could help/inspire in any way shape or form.  I was also trying to convince myself to wait to add pictures but I'm done waiting!  

Thanks for your support!

I can totally relate about posting my weight, etc. I am proud of you and your willingness to put yourself out there and be accountable. Together we can all lift each other up and move forward. God bless =) Niki

 Thank you so much!  Even though I don't know you from Jack just reading that you were proud of me made me feel so good about what I'm doing and what I have done.

I'm can't wait to walk this road with you! God Bless you too!

Tonya

 So excited for you. i am having surgery the same day. Im trying to fix my ticker. I am hoping to lose around 80lbs. Good Luck! It will be a long road worth taking...:)