Phillygirl_in_DE

I went back after 2 weeks, I'm a nurse and work on my feet....I was fine...just had to be careful with lifting...
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I'm sitting here in the hospital getting prepped for VSG and I'm feeling weirdly nervous and a little scared..
Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

I know I posted earlier in this thread, I think I was 217 then, Im 207 now, heres some updated comparison pictures. Ive actually been trying to stop loosing weight at 220. I think I got things leveled out now.

Finally reached goal at just under 8 months. Before pic about 350, after 215.

Hi I am 10 years out but still want to share my pics. It shows a life long commitment to myself   the one in animal print was 1 year anniversary. The one in yellow was 10 year anniversary

Wow! The transformation pics are so AMAZING! I know EXACTLY how amazing you all feel, because I have reached goal and surpassed my own fitness level goals as well, and I am so happy with my transformation! Over three years ago, I would browse through the threads and look at pictures. They were so motivational. I thought, "I will NEVER look like that, but I know I can get close." But the results are real folks. I hope my pics can inspire someone, the way so many pictures on this site inspired me. You can do it!!! It's a brain game...conquer the mind and you'll achieve your goals.

(I am the really curvy girl in the middle)


(I am the maid of honor)

Heres mine, the before I was actually about 345. the after Im 217 (my goal was 220 I met that a week ago)
   

Ok here are mine:     

You look so great!!! No wonder pics aren't added. I'll show mine, though not quite as great as you. Congrats Surgery date 11/26/2014// SW 311 CW 151

Geeze thanks everyone! I'm very happy with my results. It's certainly fun to shop now.
I want to see your pictures!!

I'd like to start a post for pictures that focuses on before and at goal (or near to goal) pictures only. I think it's really fun to see the complete transformation and super motivating!!
It's awesome for those on the journey to see the end results! Showing the incredible results this surgery and hard work can provide. I'd love to see all of your photos so please post with your stats- start weight, end weight and height.
Here's mine.
Start weight 250 ish
End weight 117
Height 5'

I use the optisource bariatric Vitamin... That is all you need, everything in one chewable! Take it 4 xs a day, Breakfast, lunch, dinner,bedtime. I buy it on Amazon.
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I was sleeved on tuesday, 29th and I am still very sore. When I drink anything, I feel it go down and right at the bottom of my sternum I get this pain that makes my back arch. I invasion it's the drink entering my stomach, but I really don't know that for sure... happens with small sips... anyone else experience this???
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My MIL-to-be took this picture at a family outing today. This is the first time I've really been able to see the progress. First picture was taken September 2015 about 280lbs. The second was taken today (I'll be 3 months post op 4/18) 215.0 lbs. Wearing the same shirt in both pictures... I'm speechless and so glad I did this.

I made their food after i drank my Optifast and left the kitchen...After the third day it gets better...hang in there!
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Picked up the Banana Cream today. It taste better then the chocolate and the chocolate was pretty good
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@thundermama sounds great! you are doing very well! @Phillygirl_in_DE awesome...and I bet you are happy to be moving on to pureed! So I completed my pre-op items but was awaiting the sleep apnea results. They called me today and said I had severe sleep apnea (63 events per hour, 83 when on back) so I have to get a CPAP. I called the surgeons office and seems they just need some info from my doctor before submitting to insurance. So hopefully a surgery date is coming soon!

@liftedjeep06...Sho is!! Lol
qtonduty30

@@qtonduty30 yeahhhhh! Starting to get real now
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@@liftedjeep06 just got the call today to schedule surgical clearance and she was submitting my papers to insurance today!! ***nerve wrecking***....eons now I wait....but my surgical clearance is next Wednesday where she sd I can buy the opti-fast at that time....just nervous considering this is the moment I have been waiting for....will keep u guys posted with my date....
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Congrats on the weight loss @@Phillygirl_in_DE
qtonduty30

Doing great! Feeling great! About to begin pureed foods. Lost 24 pounds since the Optifast and 10lbs since surgery.

Hypothetically speaking, if a fly was to get WLS, would that still hold true?

2 grams of Protein for 30 calories doesn't seem like much of a bargain. A serving of Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt is only 80 calories and gives you 12 grams of protein. Heck, a quarter cup of Halo Top ice cream is 30 calories and gives you 3 grams of protein and it's ice cream!

So unfair! You guys get bigger junk and all we get are smaller, saggy boobs!