UPDATE, back from Joplin, 6 months out...pics and more pics..
For those who have followed my journey and those that havent I traveled to Joplin, Missouri from
June 13th-June 20th on behalf of the ASPCA to take care of the animals displaced by the May tornado..
This was a life changing experience for me..The days were long with few breaks, it was 100 degrees, I was in a zipup tyvek suit all day to not spread disease, I was staying in a trailer with sleeping units pulled out of a submarine..But I stayed hydrated and was able to work the whole time..
I was in charge of the puppies..which was essentially the cutest job but also the messiest..Often, the vet and I would be the ones left working at 8:30 at night after everyone else had finished..
The trip helped me visualize and focus more and know for sure that this is my calling, that I will be accepted into vet school in the next few months, and I will participate in more disaster responses in the future.. P.S I lost 3lbs while I was there! Woohoo!
I COULD NEVER HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT MY VSG. PERIOD!!!!! being down 85lbs allowed me to do this..if you are on the fence or having a bad day please remember things will get better and your life can change!!!
As far as being 6 months out I am thrilled. I battled fatigue for the first 3 months post op but I now have all my energy back and more, I'm down 87 pounds, I went from a size 20 to a 12. I am a full on participant in every activity, I no longer sit on the side lines. I no longer lie about my weight. I no longer dread the scale. I am no longer addicted to food. I am happier than I have been in a decade. I love being active because it is so much easier. I try things I never would have before. I have my life back.
I try and stay positive and things are falling into place for me every day..I think having the good attitude throughout this ride has helped me be successful..
Love,
Sassy!
6 months out..
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My dreaded before Pic!!!! UCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HW: 258lbs SW: 240 CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
VSG 12/21/10 Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
I know ALOT of dogs were displaced here in LA after Hurricane Katrina.. No one here really thought that the HUrricane was going to be as bad as it was.
I volunteer at my local SPCA, I am part of the off site adoptions.. It was hard for me at the shelters because knowing that if a dog was not adopted I know why he or she was not there.
You look great!!
Take Care,
Susan
JIMBO... 350lbs! lost!..... TRIPLE CENTURY CLUB!! HELL ...YEAH!
MY VSG......KICKS ASS! 
I am 6' 2" 
Oh my my......
A sassy Italian and displaced puppies ???
I been wondering how your trip went....
Follow your calling......
Be the person your supposed tp be !!!
Welcome back to life !!!
Many compliments!!!
Kawaii (Super Cute in Japanese)
frisco
SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.
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