75 Pounds Gone Forever!!

Kim M.
on 9/6/16 12:36 pm

I was sleeved on February 23, 2016, and I am finally 75 pounds lighter. I have gone from size 18/20 pants/XXL tops to size 14 pants/XL tops. I am so thankful for my tool. Yes, it is a daily struggle to make the right choices, but I wouldn't trade this (slow but steady) journey for nothing in the world.

HW - 297 SW - 286 CW - 204 GW - 150

VSG on 2/23/16 with Dr. Averbach

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 9/6/16 12:52 pm

RNY on 08/05/19

Congratulations, I bet you feel fabulous!!

Be careful of the "gone forever" mentality, however. The first year post-op is easy, but the lifetime of maintenance afterward takes constant work. There are plenty of folks *****turn to the boards having re-gained a significant portion of their weight, so it's important to keep using that tool!

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Renren
on 9/6/16 4:57 pm

VSG on 12/02/15

Congratulations on your progress so far. And I also agree with Sparklekitty. I'm very close to my goal, but for the first time in my life I'm dedicating myself to maintenance. I'm looking into books right now on the subject. Not too many out there, but I'm determined.

5'2.5" Surgery date/ 12-02-15 Dr.Valentine Boise ID

Highest:289 SW/212 CW 122

Goal/125-130

Goal reached at 10 months

dimpleslya79
on 9/6/16 6:16 pm

VSG on 08/09/16

Congrats!!! Keep up the good work!

mylastchance
on 9/6/16 8:55 pm

VSG on 06/02/10

Great work, and happy for you. I think no matter what .... the slow and steady is good, makes you appreciate the work you've put into it. Keep it up and continued good losing to you.

"I COULD HAVE MISSED THE PAIN BUT I'D OF HAD TO MISS THE DANCE"
             I have missed too many dances in my life now it is time to start living
5' 1"