5 months and 100 pounds... (with pics hopefully)

KittyKarin
on 6/13/13 1:35 am - FL

VSG on 01/09/13

It's been a little over 5 months and I've lost 100 pounds. I can't believe it but it's true. I'm so glad I had this surgery and that I educated myself beforehand so I was ready to change my lifestyle. I still struggle with emotional eating but 90% of the time, I have been in control and made the choice to not abuse food and stick to my plan.

I wrote a list of things I wanted to accomplish with my weight loss and a lot of them I've already done even though I still have over 70 pounds to lose. Most of my clothes are too big on me now, even the ones I had that were way to small in the beginning. I have been exercising at least 5 days a week and jogging again and will be doing my first ever 5K this weekend with my husband. I feel much more comfortable traveling and meeting new people now... before it was torture having to meet new people or see people that I haven't seen in a while.

I know I have a ways to go still and the next 7 months of my first year after surgery will bring their own issues to deal with but I hope to keep moving on and facing my issues head on. Thanks for all the support I have gotten here. This forum has really felt like a little community and I love coming and reading and posting with people that understand my plight. You guys and gals are awesome!!

Before- 01/08/2013 - Night before surgery

Now - 06/12/2013- In Dillards, wearing first size 18 jeans in YEARS!

KittyKarin :-) Starting weight: 362 / Surgery weight: 353 / Current weight: 190 (03/27/2017)

Lisa1023
on 6/13/13 3:40 am

VSG on 03/05/13

amazing! you look like a totally different person. congrats.

HW 383 SW 371 CW 234

zra
on 6/13/13 4:58 am

VSG on 02/06/13 with

Fantastic! You look wonderful!

HW: 363 SW: 340

Oxford Comma Hag
on 6/13/13 5:21 am

RNY on 09/12/11

You look SUPER! Congrats

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sunnie41
on 6/13/13 5:57 am - Canada

VSG on 05/17/12

you look so happy and awesome, congrats on your success so far. i am so jealous of your hair.

i have lost pretty much all of mine and have taken to wearing wigs on weekends.

any suggestions or secrets?

HW (last known weigh in)=452.5

2 week PRE-OP=401.8
SW-379.8

CW-226.9 (06/13/13)

KittyKarin
on 6/14/13 3:50 am - FL

VSG on 01/09/13

Oh believe me, mine is falling out like crazy! I had pretty thick hair to begin with but if it doesn't stop soon, I will be bald in no time! Nothing you can do to stop it, I dont think