6 months & Onederland!

Today is my 6 month surgiversary and I celebrated by hitting a new low weight of 197.6! I'm tall (5'11") so this puts me within 20 lbs of a "normal" bmi. I can't say enough how grateful I am for this life changing procedure.  My DH and I did it together - his surgery was 1 month prior to mine, and it has been an amazing experience.  I am also so thankful for this forum.  I post rarely,  but I read most every day. So much great advice and information on here!

I've been having a hard time really seeing my progress - even though realistically I know that my clothes are smaller (size 12 down from a 20-22!) I still keep focusing on the "spare tire/muffin top" that seemed like it was never shrinking.  Well, I just took a couple of new progress pics and looked at them side by side and there is definitely a difference!  I think the problem isn't actually that I don't see myself accurately now, but that I never allowed myself to face just how fat I really was.  Anyway, seeing myself correctly is still a work in progress as I think it is for many people.  Pictures definitely help!  The progress pics are in my profile,  I don't know how to post them here.

For any newbies considering vsg, I say go for it!  I would go through the surgery and the liquid diets and the whole nine all over again if I had to because the outcome is amazing.  It's definitely not easy, but it finally feels possible!  Onward to goal! :-) 

You look amazing!  I'm so happy for you!  It's posts like these that give newbies like me the motivation I need sometimes.  Thanks for posting!

Thanks so much! Good luck with your surgery!  By the way, I love your username!  I'm a huge Pats fan and can't wait to have them back in action this week!  :-)

Wonderful update!! Great progress and good luck on the rest of your journey!

Thank you! Best of luck to you as well, checked out your blog and it looks like you are making great progress and recovering well!  Congrats! :-)

Congratulations! I do see a huge difference in your pictures, good job! Thank you for the uplifting words for us newbies. I'm due for surgery 12/4 and I'm ready.

Thank you! Your surgery day is getting so close, exciting! Best wishes for a speedy recovery! 

Thank you!

I was the same way as you - I never allowed myself to really "see" how fat I truly was at my top weight.  I avoided mirrors like the plague and was in deep, deep denial.  As long as I could find clothes that fit it was all good, right?  

You are doing FANTASTIC!  So close to goal - keep up the great work 

Thanks Tracy! I really appreciate your posts, it's great having people in maintenance who still stick around to inspire the rest of us. Your advice is always so valuable!