Happy Birthday Radee!

Radeechie
on 6/20/12 11:07 pm

VSG on 04/30/12

Today is my 40th birthday! Initially I wanted to lose 40 lbs by my big day which didn't't happen, but this morning's gift was finally making it to the 70's!, wooo hoo! I think I'll get a new dress to wear to tomorrow's party.

This surgery was the best gift I could have given myself as I turned 40. I can't wait to see what I'll get for Christmas with this gift that keeps on giving.

moonglo82
on 6/20/12 11:13 pm

VSG on 03/29/12

You're doing great! Not even two months out yet, and your ticker says you're rocking it

Happy birthday!

Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130

Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)

rhearob
on 6/20/12 11:19 pm - TN

VSG on 11/02/11

Happy Birthday!

I will offer one piece of advice, and its learned by me the hard way - try not to set date goals! I know its difficult but it can set you up mentally to feel like you "failed" when you really are doing terrific.

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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.

VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013

momsy55
on 6/20/12 11:53 pm - ME

VSG on 08/22/11

I would second this advice! Pre-surgery, setting date goals not only didn't work, but it also set me up to eat more and usually, not only didn't I lose the amount I wanted to, but would gain weight. Since surgery, luckily I haven't gained, but have not met the date goals and felt a sense of failure, as Rob points out. Now I just try to tell myself that I will be the weight I'm supposed to be on a given date (though I secretly still hope I'll be at a certain number - old habits die hard! LOL)

Happy birthday!!!!