Work in Progress (with pictures)

On January 15, 2014, when I first visited my weight loss doctor, I had given up on myself. I was huge, at 388 pounds, and after dozens of failed diets, this was going to be my last attempt to lose weight. I wasn't feeling very hopeful that I would have any success. I did not like what I looked like, so I hid from cameras. I regret now not taking any "before" pictures, so I could see my progress. For anyone just starting this process, please take pictures now. Also, if you are not seeing a therapist, I would recommend finding one. The head issues unfortunately do not disappear the same way the pounds do.

I started losing weight through my doctor's program but it took me a while to decide on the VSG surgery. I had the same doubts expressed over and over again on this site. I ultimately decided on the surgery, so that I could have one more thing to help me not gain everything back, a road I had travelled more than once. My surgery was just over a year ago. No, I haven't reach my goal yet but consider myself to be a work in progress. I've had a few missteps in the last few months, but I am looking on them as learning experiences. There have been many positives to my weight loss, including getting rid of all my prescriptions. While once I was feeling hopeless, now I do have hope. #gladihaditdone

You look great! Congratulations on coming this far and on your improved health. I hope the road ahead is as successful as the one you've travelled so far.

((Hugs))

Thank you!

Congratulations!!  Amazing transformation this far!!!  Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Thanks, your pictures inspired me to post. And yes I can definitely tell the difference.

Awesome progress! 

Thanks, I just keep at it. 

You are looking wonderful!  Congratulations and best wishes as you travel to your goal!

Thanks. I see you are almost to "onederland" hope it arrives soon for you!

You look amazing, congratulations on your journey!!  Keep up the hard work.