AWOL - but here's a cool link about what size we perceive ourselves to be

Gwen M.
on 2/11/16 4:10 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

http://www.marisota.co.uk/shop/freeformat/page.action?pageId =7758

I've been pretty AWOL.  I can't even remember when I last posted.  My dad's brain cancer came back and he's had to have whole brain radiation and radiation on his thoracic spine where the cancer spread this time.  I've been super busy with school and I'm feeling totally overwhelmed even though this is only the third week of my term.  (I blame intro to anatomy and physiology!)  I'm still learning how to find balance in my life and still lose weight.  I'm working on getting in with a psychiatrist for a binge eating disorder diagnosis. And my partner found a lump on one of his testicles.  That's a quick nutshell of life right now.  

But, anyway, check out this link because I think it's pretty awesome.  My perception of myself is off by 22.5%, which I'm sure is better than it was!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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J Connel
on 2/11/16 5:01 pm
VSG on 04/13/15

Gwen, So sorry to hear the news about your Dad.  I think it's understandable while you have been AWOL.  I'm glad you are still working with a therapist - you were the reason that I secured one prior to my surgery and continue to go today.  Sending much love to you and appreciate you still stopping in and sharing some helpful advice with us - even when you are overwhelmed! 

JC

JC 5'3" HW: 283.2 SW: 224.6 CW: 140.0  M1: -20.0 M2: -10.2 M3: -13.6 M4: -6.4 M5: -7.2 M6: -7.8 M7: -6.2  M8: -5.8 M9: -2.2 M10: -5

GOAL WEIGHT ACHIEVED 2/2/16 

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GeekMonster, Insolent Hag
on 2/11/16 5:10 pm - CA
VSG on 12/19/13

It's a great link.  I need to take my measurements first to enter them on the website.

http://www.mybodygallery.com/  This is a good link too.  I used it a lot when I started losing weight for comparisons.

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Grim_Traveller
on 2/11/16 8:16 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

I tried and tried, but could not find a single comparison that looked anything like me.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

alouisa63
on 2/11/16 6:42 pm - Farmington Hills, MI
VSG on 07/30/15

I was 15% smaller then I see my self.  Still having a hard time seeing it.

 

Starting Weight 375  SW 375 Height 5'9" 

White Dove
on 2/11/16 7:15 pm - Warren, OH

I was sure I had the right image but am 7.5% smaller than the one I picked.  Great site.

Hang in there Gwen.  I am so glad you decided to stay in school and know how hard all of this is for you.  I hope your partner is OK.  If he has had a vasectomy sometimes a lump forms, just scar tissue.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

T Hagalicious Rebel
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on 2/11/16 7:21 pm - Brooklyn
VSG on 04/25/14 with

So sorry that you're going thru so much right now.It's understandable why you've been awol. I'm glad you took the time to take care of yourself & are getting treatment for your disorder. Glad you took the time to check in & post. Take care of yourself & post when you can.

No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel

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Grim_Traveller
on 2/11/16 8:24 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

I'm sorry about your dad Gwen. I'm glad you are able to stop by at all. For what it's worth, I think you're doing a great job holding everything together.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Oxford Comma Hag
on 2/11/16 9:43 pm

 Sorry to hear about you dad. We're here for you.

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GoBlueGirl1998
on 2/12/16 5:49 am - MI

Hi Gwen, I've been wondering about you. I'm glad you check in. I'm sorry about your Dad. Hang in there! You seem like you're pretty tough to me! Life can get hard and yet we still have to go about our daily life! It's a hard balance!! I hope everything is okay with your partner too!

Age: 40 Height: 5'8" Highest Weight: 325 Starting Weight: 291 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160

 VSG 10/24/14 with Dr. David Chengelis

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