9 years yesterday. Thanks OH
It was 9 years yesterday since I had WLS and I wanted to say thanks to ObesityHelp... made a lot of friends and gained a lot of support here that has helped me these 3287 days ;)
Having WLS was the BEST GIFT I EVER GAVE MYSELF.
For those starting out... stay involved in the wls community, having a support network of family, friends "real world & interwebs" and an open dialogue with your doctors helps... we are all in this together :) so if/when LIFE HAPPENS you will have people who get it and will help you adjust your sails.
Take your vitamins and get your labs done. Consider that non-negotiable like you signed a contract when you said yes to WLS.
Try and remember there is no finish-line, no balloons fall from the sky if/when that magic # or pant size happens, you wake up to more of the same the next day, so every day aim for the best you can... no beating yourself up if the gym didn't happen and a cupcake did, acknowledge it, figure out a strategy for the next time (better planning, work on the head stuff, reduce stressors, eliminate toxic people, places, post here, ask for help from your people, etc) take action where you can and then move forward.
A few pictures are on the blog if you are interested (link in signature)
xo & thanks to my OH pals ~Shelly
Congratulations Shelly! Cheers to you!
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
Thank YOU for continuing to contribute to the community!!! And, congratulations on your success!
~Shel
HW:361 SW:304 (VSG 12/04/2014)Mo 1:-32 Mo 2:-13.5 Mo 3: -13.5 Mo 4 -9.5 Mo 5: -15 Mo 6: -15 Mo 7: -13.5 Mo 8: -17 Mo 9: -13 Mo 10: -12.5 11/3/2015 Healthy BMI Reached! Mo 11: -9 Mo 12: -8 12/27/2015 Goal Weight Reached!
Congratulations! You & OH are awesome & amazing!
Highest Weight: 565 pounds (around 1999), Highest BMI: 94
Pre-op Weight: 476.40 pounds (2 weeks before {05/25/2010} VSG surgery), Pre-op BMI: 79.3
Lowest Weight: 153.5 pounds (as of 07/10/2013), Lowest BMI: 25.5
Current Weight: 350.75546 pounds (351 lb 0 oz./159.1 kilograms (as of 04/22/2019), Current BMI: 58.3
Congratulations! Thank you so much for all of your contributions to this community and for sharing your recipes and stories on your blog.
HW - 392 * CW - 200 * * * Lost - 192, To Goal - 40
"almost there,...keep going,...stay focused,...eyes on the prize" - the guy at my gym