1 year since my VSG!!! I made it! Update with lots of PICS!

felicity2u
on 12/22/11 12:36 pm - LA

It is so great to read your post and all the amazing things that have happened to you this year. You so deserve to find happiness in your life and am happy to see you achieving it. This surgery really is a life changing experience and I like you hope that I can now start to live it like it was always meant to be lived. You look amazing. Congrats again on all your success! You are a true inspiration not only because of your VSG but also with all you do for animals. It shoes what a sweet soul you have!

If you fear nothing, then you love nothing. If you love nothing, what joy can there be in life?
                       VSG-3/3/2011 HW-308 SW-298 CW-152 GW-160
                                                156LBS. LOST

frisco
on 12/22/11 12:59 pm, edited 12/22/11 1:00 pm

VSG on 09/30/09

Hey Sassy,

I was fortunate to be able to follow you from your start.......(creepy' I know.....)

You came in with enthusiasm.....you embraced the process.....sometimes resisting it....

In the end you did it, and you did it well......

You are the perfect example of how weight loss has helped you realize your full potential.

You have told us of some of your future plans and they are all very achievable with your new outlook....

You are your same Sassy Self.............Just Better......

Looking forward to hear about your future accomplishments.....

Congrats on a great year !!!!

frisco

EDIT:

Also....you'd like this....growing up...we always have had a dog.....love em'.......
Animals have always liked me.....

- My god daughter is a great advocate and has worked in many levels of organized and non-organized animal efforts.....she is currently working at a veterinary clinic in Tokyo, volunteering at a shelter and going to Grad School.

- My surgeon....Dr. Cirangle is involved in several Animal groups. One is a local Group here called Muttville (Senior Dog Resque). Turns out one of my clients....totally un-related to Dr.C holds a high position in this group..... I'm currently in talks to do some pro-bono Still and Video promotions for Muttville!

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

      " To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art "

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Dr. Paul Cirangle

September903
on 12/22/11 1:10 pm

VSG on 04/29/11

The picture that stands out the most to me is the last that shows your collar bone. I was happy when I discovered mine too. You are beautiful before and after the surgery, but I know how you feel. This is about you, and you feeling good about the skin you're in. Keep up the good work and I hope 2012 is even more exciting and satisfying as 2011. You have been a wonderful example and you "kept it real" in the process.

USAF Wife
on 12/22/11 1:17 pm

Revision on 06/03/09

You're amazing for many reasons ! ! ! I've always admired your determination and love of animals! !

Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs

(deactivated member)
on 12/22/11 1:26 pm

VSG on 04/11/11

(((hugs))) Happy anniversary! You have been quite the inspiration to me too! it's quite a ride this whole deal isn't it?!

(deactivated member)
on 12/22/11 1:45 pm

Wow, wow, wow!!! You look amazing, love to see your journey, so inspiring!

DrHollywood
on 12/22/11 3:15 pm - Harbor City, CA

VSG on 02/01/11

Kristen,
You are soOOOoo beautiful! I love all the pics.
I look forward to more.... I have always followed
your posts. Thanks for being here and congratulations
with `1 year!!!!

Huuuugs,
Mary

Post more pics of your new stuff.... :0)

                      ✿ L♦O♦V♦E ✿ & ✿ P♦E♦A♦C♦E ✿ღ ✿ & F♦R♦I♦E♦N♦D♦S ✿ ღ
                         "Keeping The Faith!"   "Slim by Summer!"
                                    HW: 250 - SW: 241 - CW: 154.7- GW: 140


1 month: 22 pounds (216) 2 months: 12.2 pounds (203.8) 3 months: 10.6  (193.2)
4 months: 9.7 lbs (183.5) 5 Months: 6 pounds (177.5 ) 6 Months: 12 lbs ( 165.5)
7 Months 7.1 lbs (158.4) 8 Months +1.6 pounds(159.8) 9 Months 2.7 pounds (157.1)
10 Months 8.1 lbs (149) 11 months +2 pounds ( 151) 1 YEAR!!! 2.6 pounds (148.4)


                                  Hit "One-derland April 9th, 2011   (199.7)

                                  "Half-Way Goal" April 25th, 2011 (194.8)

                                  "Happyland 80`s" May 14, 2011 (189.6)

                                   "Groovyland 70`s" June 20th 2011 (179.9)

                                    " HippyDippyland 60's" July 16th (169.8)

                                       " CQQL-land 50`s" August 25th ( 159.8)

                        "Normal BMI" 24.8 October 21st, 2011 (154.5) I am 5`6

                                 "AWESOME-land 40's" Dec 1st 2011 (149)

                              "Century Club 100 Pounds" Dec 1st 2011 (149)

                                ' ONE YEAR SURGIVERSARY!!!"

Two Year Surgiversary!!!"

Ohcam
on 12/22/11 4:14 pm

Congrats on 1 year!! You look Amazing! Im having a total girl crush (jk jk)! hopefully be in your shoes shortly!

HW: 332 PrOW: 285 SW:266 CW:149 GW:140 5'3" 27

nilesmama08
on 12/22/11 10:18 pm - Atlanta , GA

VSG on 09/14/11

You look amazing! I always followed your progress at each step as a pre op. You are so inspirational! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! The best is yet to come!