Photo ID and dramatic weight loss

[MrNoodly]

I lost almost 50 pounds while I had throat cancer. Also, the beard I've worn most of my adult life fell out in patches, so I shaved the rest. No more whiskers, no more bloated face. Now I look nothing like the photos on my driver license and passport. That can cause problems.

I found info that said, yes, you need a new passport when your face has drastically changed (cosmetic surgery, deforming accidents, tattoo removal, weight loss/gain, etc.) Pain in the butt. I was planning on picking up medications in Mexico in a couple of weeks. I guess that's on hold. Getting a new driver license will be easier.

 

[maki2]

Be sure you get the enhanced driver's license. No point to getting a regular driver's license this close to the date of change over to the new type of ID.

 

[MrNoodly]

Before and after.

<a href="https://imgbb.com/"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/bJ5QhD2/before-after.png" alt="before-after" border="0" /></a>

 

[Pleasant Travels]

Hmmmmm,...formerly looked like a militia dude,...now looks like a community college professor. Nifty!

 

[MrNoodly]

Or a mass shooter and one of his victims.

 

[GypsyJan]

Looking great...and glad to hear you are doing better!

 

[maki2]

wiser and old enough to need glasses?

The thrift store I go to announces its senior discount over the PA system by saying you get a discount if you are 65 and wiser.

 

[bullfrog]

I was thinking more like the character in"Breaking Bad"!

 

[MrNoodly]

Thanks to Medicare I didn't need to sell drugs to pay for my treatment.

 

[Weldman]

Passports are cheaper than enhanced drivers licenses and can be used in more places.