Izuri

Thanks =)
And yes! The laundry is all taken care of. After this photo I made him get a dresser (He only had some shelves in the closet that weren't big enough) and we put it together, cleaned everything, and got him all organized. I just liked this picture of me, I took a few others, but they didn't come out as well so I said screw it, I'll stick with this one anyway.

I have been swamped with school this semester, so I haven't been on the forums yet, but I just wanted to share a new picture now that I'm finally down over 100 pounds. I have about 35 left to lose, and I'm hoping in the next couple months I'll be able to amp up my working out so I can get those pounds off. I have never felt better =)
The first picture is presurgery, then two of me down 76.2, then one of me down about 117. I'm currently at 205, down from 325 to start.
Sorry for all the mess in the background of the most recent - My boyfriend had a bunch of laundry that we finally got through last weekend!
Hope everyone has been doing well!

I have been swamped with school this semester, so I haven't been on the forums yet, but I just wanted to share a new picture now that I'm finally down over 100 pounds. I have about 35 left to lose, and I'm hoping in the next couple months I'll be able to amp up my working out so I can get those pounds off. I have never felt better =)
The first picture is presurgery, then two of me down 76.2, then one of me down about 117. I'm currently at 205, down from 325 to start.
Sorry for all the mess in the background of the most recent - My boyfriend had a bunch of laundry that we finally got through last weekend!
Hope everyone has been doing well!

I have been swamped with school this semester, so I haven't been on the forums yet, but I just wanted to share a new picture now that I'm finally down over 100 pounds. I have about 35 left to lose, and I'm hoping in the next couple months I'll be able to amp up my working out so I can get those pounds off. I have never felt better =)
The first picture is presurgery, then two of me down 76.2, then one of me down about 117. I'm currently at 205, down from 325 to start.
Sorry for all the mess in the background of the most recent - My boyfriend had a bunch of laundry that we finally got through last weekend!
Hope everyone has been doing well!

I have been swamped with school this semester, so I haven't been on the forums yet, but I just wanted to share a new picture now that I'm finally down over 100 pounds. I have about 35 left to lose, and I'm hoping in the next couple months I'll be able to amp up my working out so I can get those pounds off. I have never felt better =)
The first picture is presurgery, then two of me down 76.2, then one of me down about 117. I'm currently at 205, down from 325 to start.
Sorry for all the mess in the background of the most recent - My boyfriend had a bunch of laundry that we finally got through last weekend!
Hope everyone has been doing well!

I have a lot of loose skin, but you can't see it because of the sweater/the picture is a bit dark.
I have bat wings,I really have a bunch of skin hanging around my stomach/lower gut area, and without a good bra my boobs are very low. I am hoping for plastic surgery once I hit goal and have been there for a year or two. It's still better than the fat though =) Besides, with a good shirt, no one is the wiser.

Thanks =)
And yes! The laundry is all taken care of. After this photo I made him get a dresser (He only had some shelves in the closet that weren't big enough) and we put it together, cleaned everything, and got him all organized. I just liked this picture of me, I took a few others, but they didn't come out as well so I said screw it, I'll stick with this one anyway.

I have a lot of loose skin, but you can't see it because of the sweater/the picture is a bit dark.
I have bat wings,I really have a bunch of skin hanging around my stomach/lower gut area, and without a good bra my boobs are very low. I am hoping for plastic surgery once I hit goal and have been there for a year or two. It's still better than the fat though =) Besides, with a good shirt, no one is the wiser.

Wow. You look fantastic! How's the loose skin. Looks like you don't have any!

Way to go!!

Izuri nice to see your pretty self after reading some of your earlier posts
you have done amazing
i betcha you are feeling great
keep up the good work
congrats
but.....next time "we" see you, i hope that laundry mess is picked up

You look fantastic!! Thanks for taking the time to share with us - great motivation!

I have been swamped with school this semester, so I haven't been on the forums yet, but I just wanted to share a new picture now that I'm finally down over 100 pounds. I have about 35 left to lose, and I'm hoping in the next couple months I'll be able to amp up my working out so I can get those pounds off. I have never felt better =)
The first picture is presurgery, then two of me down 76.2, then one of me down about 117. I'm currently at 205, down from 325 to start.
Sorry for all the mess in the background of the most recent - My boyfriend had a bunch of laundry that we finally got through last weekend!
Hope everyone has been doing well!

To be able to feel like I've finally dried off everywhere after a shower - I swear I can dry like six times and I still feel like I've missed places
Not worrying that new people are meeting my fat before me
To feel more confident in getting out around people my age
Being able to button my lab coat at work
Not dreading having to squeeze out in front of people who are sitting between me and the end of the row at auditoriums/movie theaters/school classes

To be able to feel like I've finally dried off everywhere after a shower - I swear I can dry like six times and I still feel like I've missed places
Not worrying that new people are meeting my fat before me
To feel more confident in getting out around people my age
Being able to button my lab coat at work
Not dreading having to squeeze out in front of people who are sitting between me and the end of the row at auditoriums/movie theaters/school classes

You look like a new person! Absolutely incredible, you look amazing!

To be able to feel like I've finally dried off everywhere after a shower - I swear I can dry like six times and I still feel like I've missed places
Not worrying that new people are meeting my fat before me
To feel more confident in getting out around people my age
Being able to button my lab coat at work
Not dreading having to squeeze out in front of people who are sitting between me and the end of the row at auditoriums/movie theaters/school classes

Scotty,
You can do this! You made a mistake and you did the right thing - You admitted it and came for help. Today is a new day, and that means that the choices you made yesterday are history now, move on and make today the tone for how you're gonna do from now on. Are you charting on My Fitness Pal? It's a great tool and helped me endlessly at the beginning.
If you are having trouble - put up signs, pictures, that remind you of why you're doing this. Make a list of all the reasons you wanna lose weight and post it on the fridge. Print out a picture of the size your stomach is so that when you go reach for that big sandwich you remember that you're stuffing into something the size (or smaller than) a banana. You don't wanna hurt yourself over a burger.
And when you wanna eat and you know you shouldn't - come here. Answers as many posts as you can. Drink a big glass of Water while you do it. Encourage people and you'll see that your attitude will start to wear off on yourself. Those all helped me when I have had trouble. Take advantage of this time right now, it's the crucial period to make good decisions and new healthy habits.

Scotty,
You can do this! You made a mistake and you did the right thing - You admitted it and came for help. Today is a new day, and that means that the choices you made yesterday are history now, move on and make today the tone for how you're gonna do from now on. Are you charting on My Fitness Pal? It's a great tool and helped me endlessly at the beginning.
If you are having trouble - put up signs, pictures, that remind you of why you're doing this. Make a list of all the reasons you wanna lose weight and post it on the fridge. Print out a picture of the size your stomach is so that when you go reach for that big sandwich you remember that you're stuffing into something the size (or smaller than) a banana. You don't wanna hurt yourself over a burger.
And when you wanna eat and you know you shouldn't - come here. Answers as many posts as you can. Drink a big glass of Water while you do it. Encourage people and you'll see that your attitude will start to wear off on yourself. Those all helped me when I have had trouble. Take advantage of this time right now, it's the crucial period to make good decisions and new healthy habits.

Yes, anxiety can manifest itself in stomach symptoms. I know that when I'm very anxious I have a similar issue. My anxiety also happens often in the morning before work or school, so I just use Protein Drinks to get me through since they're easier.

Do you measure your blood pressure? If you haven't, try measuring it when you lay down vs when you sit/stand up. It sounds to me a little like orthostatic hypotension (BP drop when you move from laying down to sitting/standing) just from the description you gave. It could also be anemia like you mentioned. I was very anemic when I was a teenager and it has most of the same symptoms of orthostatic hypotension - dizziness, light headed, etc.
Are the insides of your eyelids pale? The beds of your nails? Are you paler than normal in general?
Anyway, I'd definitely talk to your doctor, which it sounds like you're gonna do. Until then - be real careful every time you stand up. Feel better!

One day post-op. Feeling like a million bucks!! Barium swallow in a few minutes, then on to my first liquids. Hopefully out of the hospital by noon. I have so much energy. Pain is VERY minimal (only in one site of 6). Walked at least 10 laps last night and this morning. Showered, dressed and ready to start my new healthy life! I hope this journey continues to be uncomplicated. Best of luck to all of you that are sharing in this experience.

I took a couple new pictures today and thought I would share. I found some old pre-surgery pictures on my computer today and felt like I wanted to see where I was in comparison.
Pre-surgery (Highest recorded weight: 325)

Shortly post-surgery (Approx: 320)

Approx 2 months out (50 pounds down)
Almost 4 months out (76.2 pounds down)

The last 2 are from today. They aren't the best pictures as I had just gotten up from a nap, but I really think it shows a big difference from where I started. I am so thankful for my VSG! =)

What are you rules..like carbs..fats ect. ..I want stats similar to yours..that's awesome..I'm close to your old size...would.love to be down that much on four.months

You look amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!!