10 Months and 3 Days

Vanessa_M
on 3/2/14 11:54 pm

I just had to share! I reached 100% EWL in 10 months and 3 days (this morning). My ticker says that I've reached my goal already but I kept changing my goals (205, then 190, then 180). But this morning I am in the "normal" range on the charts. When I started this process, the doctor said that in 12 - 18 months I could possibly reach 176 (I'm 5'11") and I did it this morning. I just had a pity party for myself (totally unrelated to weight loss) but getting on the scale and seeing 175.8 made me get refocused on what is truly important (health, not numbers) and more determined to protect what I've done.

This surgery has been a game changer for me. I know I've said it a thousand times already. But for anyone that is on the fence...go ahead and jump in. It's a struggle, it's a lot of work, it's a lot of saying NO, but at the end of the day it is soooooooo worth it! This board is an amazing resource, even if you are just reading and not posting.

Woot woot! Have a great day OH!

VSG Surgery 4/30/2013

Dr. Rohit Patel, Cooper University Hospital

Julia HasHerLifeNow
on 3/2/14 11:57 pm

VSG on 10/09/12

Super awesome Vanessa! Congratulations!

5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120

Vanessa_M
on 3/3/14 1:26 am

Thank you! I had to get off the scale and get back on to make sure it was true!

VSG Surgery 4/30/2013

Dr. Rohit Patel, Cooper University Hospital

celticmythe
on 3/3/14 12:01 am

VSG on 02/24/14

Congrats to you!! Such an inspiration!

06/06/2013 - 258 Highest recorded weight 2/24/2014 Surgery Weight 244 VSG w/Dr Gregg Jossart at Good Sam on 02/24/2014.

M1-21(223) M2-12(211) M3-11(200) M4 -10 (190) , M5-7(183), M6-6(177)- M7-4 (173) M8-6 (167) M9-4.5 (162.5) M10-2.5 (160) M11-6 (154)- Goal weight 142

Vanessa_M
on 3/3/14 1:27 am

Thank you! It is still a little unreal. Kind of nervous about what's next.

VSG Surgery 4/30/2013

Dr. Rohit Patel, Cooper University Hospital

Marley M.
on 3/3/14 12:57 am - Brooklyn, NY

VSG on 07/19/12 with

Congrates Vanessa! You rocked your sleeve.

HW 316 SW 310 GW 170-175

Vanessa_M
on 3/3/14 1:28 am

Thank you! Couldnt have done it without my OH support!

VSG Surgery 4/30/2013

Dr. Rohit Patel, Cooper University Hospital

kellyomama
on 3/3/14 1:12 am

That is amazing! Congrats! I was curious as to your starting weight as I am also 5'11" ...

Vanessa_M
on 3/3/14 1:29 am

Thanks! My starting weight was 314 (my BF said it was higher but I think I blocked that number out!).

VSG Surgery 4/30/2013

Dr. Rohit Patel, Cooper University Hospital

Nikke2003
on 3/3/14 1:38 am - PA

VSG on 05/13/13

Congrats!!!!! Great job!!!

For more info on my journey & goals, visit my blog at http://flirtybythirty.wordpress.com