The society of VSG....I want in!
WW-
It sounds like you truly have your head in the game and are motivated by reasons beyond a weight on a scale. Take advantage of the positive energy you have created and take your life back !! You've got this !
Age: 64; 5' 5"; High weight: 345; Start weight: 271 (01/05/15); Surgery weight: 218 (05/27/15); Pre-Op (-53); M 1 (-18); M 2 (-1.5); M 3 (-13.5 ); M 4 (-13); M 5 (- 8); M 6 (-12) M 7 (-5, Xmas); M 8 (- 9) Under surgeon's goal and REACHED HEALTHY BMI 12/07/15!! (Six months and one week.) AT GOAL month 8. Maintaining at goal range (139- 144) ~ four (4) years !!
I have been reading posts for a couple of months and my surgery date is set so I figured I should also post something and come out of the shadows. What I have observed is that there are people who are willing to share the benefit of their experience and in doing so you have created a sort of sisterhood/brotherhood of people courageous enough to take back their lives....and help others do the same. I used to be a wild woman...funny and irreverent, bawdy and a little too loud. Then I put on weight and became quieter and more serious. Stressed and not even fun to myself. I am ready to be wild again! Not promiscuous ...not my style. But funny and happy....ready to take the bull by the horns. Without surgery...it was just too much. It felt hopeless. What I am feeling right now is ...hopeful! For the first time in a very long time. So first of all THANK YOU to all of you who share your experience! To Cappy & parrot and the hag....and the lady who asks "What are you eating VSGers?" I already love you all and can't wait to join you! Thanks, Wild Woman
I was 54 when I had surgery and just turned 61. Life is great! Eating is easy as I am never hungry and eat by the clock.
i used to say I was a red teddy on the inside but a station wagon on the outside. Now I am bared teddy in and out!?
