It's my surgiversary!

ald731
on 4/7/15 2:21 am
VSG on 04/07/14

One year ago right now I was headed into the OR to get sleeved. I can honestly and without reservation say that it was the best decision I've ever made. I am down 140 pounds this morning (from 323 to 183) with a bit more to go to goal (I haven't settled on exactly what "goal" is just yet). I had my year check up with the surgeon and NUT this morning and both were thrilled with my progress. To quote my surgeon "even if you didn't lose one more pound, I still consider you a great success at this." 

What I've gained is even more important than what I've lost. I've gained confidence, the physical ability to run more than 6 miles, and a whole new world of clothing options. haha. As exciting as this year has been, I can't wait to see what the future holds.

one year comparison

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

Tracy D.
on 4/7/15 2:32 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

Fantastic job, April!  You look wonderful 

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

ald731
on 4/7/15 4:08 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thanks, Tracy!!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

T Hagalicious Rebel
Brown

on 4/7/15 3:07 am - Brooklyn
VSG on 04/25/14 with

Congratulations! You look great!

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

https://fivedaymeattest.com/

ald731
on 4/7/15 4:09 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thank you!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

thallnc
on 4/7/15 3:11 am - NC
VSG on 02/18/15

Congratulations and WAY TO GO!!! You look AWESOME!!!

Height: 5'5" HW: 278.2; SW: 268.2; CW: 175.6

ald731
on 4/7/15 4:09 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thank you!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

sistah3
on 4/7/15 3:57 am

Fantastic work!

    
ald731
on 4/7/15 4:09 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thanks!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

KayDeeCee
on 4/7/15 4:19 am
VSG on 01/26/15

WOW! You have done amazingly well. You look terrific! Congratulations, and ENJOY your new life. :-) Kay

5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1

GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)

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