PICS: Half the man I used to be

ruggie
on 4/9/12 6:37 am - Sacramento, CA

VSG on 07/06/11

So I just mentioned in this thread today that I'm now half the man I used to be weight-wise.

Thought some before and after pics might be appropriate or entertaining:

Here's two before photos from 2008:

And two after photos, one last month and one this month:

Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")

michael B.
on 4/9/12 6:43 am - MA

VSG on 03/19/12

Incredible transformation! I can't wait to post before and afters!

Burnsy (ticker starts 2wks pre op)

calculady
on 4/9/12 6:48 am

VSG on 04/03/12

Looking Good!

Mom4Jazz
on 4/9/12 6:52 am

VSG on 04/18/11

Wow! Lookin' good.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

Ms. Poker Face
on 4/9/12 6:52 am

VSG on 06/22/11

OMG... you don't even look like the same person!!

Nice job, Ruggie!!!!!!!!!!!111111

5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183

Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L

Jackie00
on 4/9/12 6:54 am

You look great, single? Lol

Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0

ruggie
on 4/9/12 6:55 am - Sacramento, CA

VSG on 07/06/11

Gay and engaged, sorry to disappoint!

Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")

Jackie00
on 4/9/12 7:35 am

I guess I have to read the later posts first, I seen that you stated the support of your partner as well

You still look great.

Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0

econtiff
on 4/9/12 6:55 am - FL

VSG on 04/24/12

Awesome! You look so young now. I bet you get carded everywhere you go! ;)

smrt1997
on 4/9/12 6:57 am

VSG on 12/07/11

You look amazing!!

VSG 12-7-11