2 years today - awesomeness

sds0029
on 1/19/17 10:04 am

VSG on 01/19/15 with

Two years ago today I had the best procedure I could have ever dreamed of. The picture on the left is Oct 2014 which is when I actually decided to research the vertical sleeve and on the right is Dec 2016. I am truly blessed for so many reasons;

-Finding this forum and joining June 2014 and reading and reading and reading - thank you all. I still read faithfully everyday. I don't post much because I am on my phone.

-Approved for surgery, losing 124 lbs, normal BMI, car steering wheel not rubbing my tummy and fitting into airplane seats with room to spare.

-Clothes and undergarments size changing-amazing (my experience, pants 26 to 10, shirts 26W to ladies XL, on and on)

-No medical complications at all. My surgery was out patient in at 7:00am and home by 4:30pm same day. Yes there was soreness, but thanks to this forum and my doctor I knew what to expect.

-I still have the same fitbit I purchased prior to surgery.

-I log everything I eat and weigh almost everyday (unless vacation).

-I have completed 5 5K's with a mix of walk run - I have no other goals other than to just keep moving.

-My tool has worked so well but I know it still depends on my choices and actions because it's just a tool.

Everyone have a great day and happy anniversary to my little tummy.

Age: 58 Height 5'4" SW: 260 (1/4/15) CW 127.4 7/6/17)

CC C.
on 1/19/17 10:07 am

Inspiring!

(deactivated member)
on 1/19/17 10:17 am

VSG on 10/31/16

Wow, you look amazing!!!!! You lifted me higher today!!!! Thank you for sharing.

Coppergirl
on 1/19/17 10:34 am

Thank you for sharing!!

Started this journey 6/6/16 - 246.8lbs. SW 214 - 9/6/16 VSG. CW - 158. (9/15/17) Post VSG M1- 20, M2- 8.4 M3- 6.6 M4- 8 M5- 3.6 M6-5.8 M7- 1.5 M8- 1.5 GOAL - 142.

Never waste a second chance!!

Highfunctioningfatman
on 1/19/17 10:43 am

VSG on 08/29/16

Very nice work!

Dee R.
on 1/19/17 10:51 am - CA

Awesome work!!

Lipsticklady
on 1/19/17 11:03 am

VSG on 05/14/13

Congratulations!!

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I enjoy long walks on the beach, puppies, sunsets and taking off my bra as I pull in the driveway. If you are like minded, you are in!

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