I just came out of the WLS Closet...

pammieanne
on 9/22/16 1:11 pm - OK

RNY on 05/16/16

What a great post! While I've not come out on Facebook, I have told plenty of people... friends, co workers, and even a few strangers... maybe when i get to goal I too will post it on Facebook! I hate the stigma behind WLS, and I think that if enough people understood the science and lifesaving aspects of it, they'd shut the heck up!!!

You look wonderful!

Never mention nutty bars again.. OK? that was just mean and so uncalled for!

Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)

RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs

Cole_Leibe
on 9/22/16 6:37 pm

What an amazing thing, a brave thing, to tell your story! You look wonderful, and you are going to smash your goal! Way to go!

Patty R.
on 9/22/16 7:13 pm - Harrisville, RI

RNY on 09/08/16

Congratulations on your success! I have not told many people, I learned from my lap-band experience

Oh, I have 2 boxes of Nutty Buddy's on the counter waiting for my son. I have no desire for them right now. How weird is that??

Lap-Band 2007 out 2013 RnY 2016 Age 64 5'6" HW 294 SW 284 LW 214 CW 235.2 goal 199

G. Dean Roye, MD FACS

Patty

NYMom222
on 9/22/16 8:21 pm

RNY on 07/23/14

Love the post- you look amazing and happy. I came 'out' to my friends in real life and openly talk about it in person, but have never done a tell-all on FB. Good for you!

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 9/23/16 3:55 am - Cape Cod, MA

VSG on 03/28/16

You inspired me: I "came out" on FB yesterday. Everyone wondered how I had lost so much weight, so I figured it was time to tell them and maybe would be helpful to some considering it.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Ravensgrl
on 9/23/16 8:02 am

RNY on 08/16/16

I loved reading your story!! Congratulations on your success... you looke fantastic!!!

Gwen M.
on 9/23/16 4:47 pm

VSG on 03/13/14

Coming out on Facebook was an AWESOME experience for me. My friends were amazing and supportive and I felt so loved and it rocked. I've never regretted it even for a moment. :D

Go you!

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

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

(deactivated member)
on 9/23/16 7:33 pm

You look absolutely fantastic!!! Congratulations!! You should be so proud for all your hard work has paid off!!! ð?'ð?'

karenp8
on 9/26/16 5:27 pm - Brighton, IL

What an amazing transformation Erin! I too have always told anyone who would listen (even strangers) about my surgery. I lived for 52 years thinking if I worked out more or ate less I could lose the weight. I don't want to tell half truths and leave anyone else thinking the same thing so honesty has always been my goal. I also point out that it is hard work and good choices every single day and not an easy way out. With 150 plus pounds gone for 31/2 years it is so worth It! Congratulations!