MY secret, MY struggles, MY journey...

Kenwillmore
on 3/30/11 5:52 am

Wow, great post. Ms. Shell, what else is there to say everyone has said it? Thanks for being honest and I appreciate all the words of wisdom you have given on this board.

HW: 258 SW: 248 GW: 150

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

Ms Shell
on 3/30/11 8:17 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

What I give is only a fraction compared to what I receive from all the wonderful people on this forum...

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

(deactivated member)
on 3/30/11 6:28 am

VSG on 03/29/10

Ms. Shell,

Thank you for such an amazing post. I am just a year out and already struggling, justifying, etc. Keep on keeping on and we will make it thru!

Thank you for sharing!!
~Crystal

ps. congrats on your love!

Ms Shell
on 3/30/11 8:18 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Thanks Crystal =)

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

M. Walker
on 3/30/11 8:46 am

DS on 02/12/13

I am so glad you are back! I am a relatively newbie and when I first really was looking at OH, you were there and I really was sad when you decided to leave. Well, now your back and on track! Like so many have said, you can do it and WE can do it together!

Melissa

Ms Shell
on 3/31/11 8:03 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Awww Melissa thank you...I take a break but I am never to far away...

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

MikeyMike
on 3/30/11 10:19 am - New York, NY

VSG on 03/03/10

MS Shell,

It's so great that you are still keeping it real. You have inspired me over the last year and have always appreciated your advice.

I'm sure you're going to get back on the right track and happy that you found love...Good Luck!!!

   Highest Weight: 380                      Consult Weight: 357             Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10)    Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
              Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012

Ms Shell
on 3/31/11 8:05 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Hey Mike darlin...how are you? Thought about you recently. LOVED your post you too have inspired me

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

sublimate
on 3/30/11 2:53 pm - San Jose, CA

VSG on 07/27/10

I just love you sassy girlfriend.. I just know you would be so much fun to hang out with IRL.

You rock!

Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
Certified Nutritionist ♥ VSG FAQ♥ sublimate: To elevate or uplift.
3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift

Ms Shell
on 3/31/11 8:07 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Ahhh shucks darlin =) So I was just checking out your profile and I see a recipe or two I might be making as I make my way back =) LOVED the protein pudding recipe

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

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