Why the gym is awesome

Gwen M.
on 2/27/15 7:41 am
VSG on 03/13/14

When I first started going to the gym, a few years before I even considered WLS, I was a bit scared and intimidated.  I even go to a little locally owned place where everyone is super friendly, but it was still a bit scary being super morbidly obese and exercising in front of people.  But I persevered and I'm glad that I did. Because now, I've got this group of gym acquaintances who are cheering me on and that's super cool.  :D  

This morning I went to the gym and the boot campers were warming up on the treadmills.  I got on the empty one and the woman next to me said, "You look gorgeous!"  And I said, "Thank you!  I've still got a ways to go, but I'm getting there."  And she said, "You're there, girl!"  

I've been having a rough time of things right now, as I posted the other day, so this TOTALLY made my day.  :D  I had my best run on the treadmill yet since I was so happy :D

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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Beatriz
on 2/27/15 8:10 am

Awesome!! I am in a new city so just getting to know the people at my gym- but I love when they all get to you and you look forward to seeing people.

I'm glad today was a good day for you. :)

Height: 5'4".    VSG 2/23/15

HW: 257--SW: 237--CW: 207  

GoBlueGirl1998
on 2/27/15 8:21 am - MI
I miss the gym! Since everything happen with my Dad I can only go on Saturdays!! Do it for those wh can't and I know you do look gorgeous!! ;)

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

Rachel M.
on 2/27/15 8:39 am
VSG on 12/31/14

I love going to the gym!! It makes me feel great!! 👍 

im glad going to the gym made you happy. It's always nice to be complimented when you've worked so hard. :)

    

{ HW:275 | CW:166.6 | GW:145 | TL:108.4 }    

VSG on 12/31/2014 with Dr. John Kelly at UMASS Memorial.   

 
  

Stacy_WLS
on 2/27/15 8:53 am

Super awesome :)

 

I am pretty introverted at the gym.  Although today my yoga instructor told me to go home and take a nap-- that I'd earned it.  I was in his class last night and today and he killed us.  

VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)

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