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xPost: 6 Months Post Op. -107lbs! Pics!
Posted this in the main VSG board, but thought I'd put it here, too... You are all soo inspiriational to me and have learned soo much from you all and I thank you all soo much!
Well I'm a couple days early on my 6 month surgiversary, but I'm posting anyways!!
I would've never dreamed I could feel so good about myself. It's soo awesome to be able to go out and not dread running into people.. now I want to! It's such a confidence booster to have someone say, "Damn you look great!"
Last weekend when I was out it was kind of funny. A lady I use to sit by at work and hadn't seen for awhile comes up to my friend and asks who I am.. my response, "REALLY??? You don't know who I am" She took a 2nd look and said, "OH MY GOD KELBY!!!! I would've never recognized you if it weren't for that smile!!!"
This journey for me has been a ride...
Month 1: -21lbs
Month 2: - 14lbs
Month 3: - 11lbs
Month 4: - 10lbs
Month 5: - 8lbs
Month 6 (and I still have 2 days left!): - 17lbs!!!
Month 4 is when I had my AH HA moment and realized I was letting myself fall back into my hold eating habits.. So thanks to a swift kick and taking some advice from the vets here I went back to basics and re-looked at how, how much, and what I was eating. Well it's paid off and I couldn't be happier.
Any who... Here are some pics for you. I still have a way to go in this journey and I'm not ready to quit!!!
Right: Taken August 2010 at my highest. Left: Me today at 249
The change in my face is crazy!! My eyes keep getting bigger... not soo much chub hiding them!! I
As always thanks soo much for all of your support.. you are ALL AMAZING!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Well I'm a couple days early on my 6 month surgiversary, but I'm posting anyways!!
I would've never dreamed I could feel so good about myself. It's soo awesome to be able to go out and not dread running into people.. now I want to! It's such a confidence booster to have someone say, "Damn you look great!"
Last weekend when I was out it was kind of funny. A lady I use to sit by at work and hadn't seen for awhile comes up to my friend and asks who I am.. my response, "REALLY??? You don't know who I am" She took a 2nd look and said, "OH MY GOD KELBY!!!! I would've never recognized you if it weren't for that smile!!!"
This journey for me has been a ride...
Month 1: -21lbs
Month 2: - 14lbs
Month 3: - 11lbs
Month 4: - 10lbs
Month 5: - 8lbs
Month 6 (and I still have 2 days left!): - 17lbs!!!
Month 4 is when I had my AH HA moment and realized I was letting myself fall back into my hold eating habits.. So thanks to a swift kick and taking some advice from the vets here I went back to basics and re-looked at how, how much, and what I was eating. Well it's paid off and I couldn't be happier.
Any who... Here are some pics for you. I still have a way to go in this journey and I'm not ready to quit!!!
Right: Taken August 2010 at my highest. Left: Me today at 249
The change in my face is crazy!! My eyes keep getting bigger... not soo much chub hiding them!! I
As always thanks soo much for all of your support.. you are ALL AMAZING!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
Wow! You look awesome. I never would've thought about eyes getting bigger, but it makes a lotta sense! You were a beautiful young woman, and now you're a lighter & healthier beautiful young woman.
Keep up the great work. My 6 month mark is coming up on Friday 13th.... spooooooky. Lovin' the sleeved life & so happy that it's working so well for you. All the best to you.
Keep up the great work. My 6 month mark is coming up on Friday 13th.... spooooooky. Lovin' the sleeved life & so happy that it's working so well for you. All the best to you.
Current weight: 170 lbs.
Once I reach goal, this cow will be killed & eaten... 2 ounces at a time.
Total includes 56 lbs. lost on 2-month low carb pre-op diet. Start date 9/13/10.
Thanks soo much!!!
DUM DUM DUMM Friday the 13th!!! Sometimes the best things can happen on those days when they're not... like Friday the 13th!!
DUM DUM DUMM Friday the 13th!!! Sometimes the best things can happen on those days when they're not... like Friday the 13th!!
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
Thanks soo much Gail!!! 
You are soooo pretty! What a transformation, and only six months! 
You are so pretty. Now, you don't have to hear "you would be so pretty if you could lose weight". That is what I use to hear. Look on my profile - I noticed my eyes look larger too - isn't that weird. I guess our features just aren't as "smushed" looking. Good job!!!! Keep up the good work.
Kathy
Kathy
27 lbs lost on pre-op liquid diet
Thanks Kathy!!! If someone were to say that to me I'd probably punch them in the face!! lol... or say, "You think this is bad.. you should've seen me 107lbs ago!" haha
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
