Before & After Pictures

sunny_disposition
on 10/28/14 6:39 am, edited 10/28/14 6:45 am - Miami, FL

VSG on 01/28/13

This board was the biggest help to me while planning my surgery, and in the months after. I would scour for before and after pictures, hoping and dreaming to be able to post the same. Haven't been on in probably a year or so, so I will be brief. Surgery was January 28, 2013. I'm 5/10, and started out at 321 pounds. I got down to 145.9, but am comfortable now, hovering around 150-153. Started as a size 26, and now can wear a 2, 4, or 6, depending what it is. Usually a size small.

I moved to a new city after getting down to 199, continued to lose, got the courage to meet new people, met the man of my dreams a few months later, and am recently engaged, getting married in November 2015. He's understanding, kind, and patient, while my brain works to catch up to my body. Surgery was what got me to put my life in motion. I knew in my heart it was the jumpstart, the tool I desperately needed. I thank my lucky stars every single day!

I do have some extra skin, especially in my arms and lower belly, but it's easy enough to conceal in most clothes, and I'm coming to terms with it. Youth has been on my side I believe.

I've by no means been perfect. I don't always eat as well as I should, and could stand to exercise more. However, the surgery is a tool that is only what you make it, and I'm learning every day. Transitioning from losing to maintaining has been a weird adjustment. It's been a struggle to adjust my self image to what's in the mirror. I have to say, shopping for clothes has gotten to a new hobby!

If you're on the fence about the surgery, think long and hard about it, it's a constant learning experience, and can really change your life. That being said, I would do it for myself again in a heartbeat, best $16,000 I ever spent ;)

blukentuckygirl
on 10/28/14 6:49 am

. Thank you for posting this encouragement for those of us still on the deciding fence. It gives me hope, You look amazing.

jenn1469
on 10/28/14 7:15 am

Wow you are beautiful you look great you are so insipering

Jennifer

Luvmygs
on 10/28/14 7:22 am

VSG on 12/04/14

OMG, what an inspiration for me! You look amazing. Congratulations on your WL and your engagement! Thank you for this uplifting post!

Ihearttennis
on 10/28/14 7:37 am - LA

VSG on 04/24/13

Y'all make the cutest couple ever!!! I'm so happy for you. You look beautiful and happy!!

"Whether you believe you can or you can't ....you are right! " by Henry Ford

Jennifer J.
on 10/28/14 8:23 am - Manassas, VA

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Wow! This is amazing!! Thank you for posting this...I am currently in the process of WLS and this just really makes me want to do this even more. So proud of your accomplishments!

becomingjenn
on 10/28/14 8:39 am

I loved reading this! How wonderful and inspiring. Congratulations to you!

Jenn

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KattattaK
on 10/28/14 8:49 am

What a beautiful post. Brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure there are many of us here who can relate to your words and experience. Very inspirational and encouraging. Congratulations on your new life!!!