336Mike

I'M OFFICIALLY AT MY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION WEIGHT!!! Met my personal goal! Hard to fathom almost a year ago, 3/13, I was in the hospital with BP 250/150+ on a bipap machine and as unhealthy as ever. And here I am today, on no major medications and 140 pounds healthier! The decision to have surgery changed my life for the better. No regrets...living instead of existing. It doesn't get any better than that! VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 220 GW = 220 6’5” 3/7/18!! 140 pounds gone!! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220 GW= 220 3/7/18!! (6'5") [emoji256]

Good for you! I didn't make the change until I was 3X to 1X. Should have made it sooner but hey...the day the bigger clothes went I felt somewhat liberated! Now I'm in a Large shirt and it feels good! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@creekimp13 The only thing I didn't do was sell my soul lol. [emoji23] I was in "stuckville" for about two weeks and it finally ended the other day. Yes, it sucks big time!! Especially when you are sooooooo close to a goal. We will live to see another day though...hopefully! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Less than 3 weeks to go to the event. I'm as ready as I can be at this point!! Have new trail running sneakers and a hydration backpack that's worth it's weight in gold. I can carry my snacks in it and mount my trekking pole that comes in handy on the trail inclines. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@hiphoplatte Where are you located? That might help connect you with someone on the forum who's local to you. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Congrats!! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

I'm taking a class on a topic I have always been interested in. It's been great and helps me pass the time. I've also been able to meet new people. This class ends in about 6 weeks so I'm looking for the next thing I'll do. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Body pics and measurements VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 220.8 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Congratulations!! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Lol. Thank you!! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

It was. Thanks! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Lol. I only have 2 pics at/near my highest weight. And, I don't like looking at them!! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@terriwoods Yes, it is. After avoiding them at all cost for years I enjoy it now. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Well, just hanging out and talking and they wanted to take a pic. How could I refuse? Lol VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Lol. Thanks! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Alright y'all. I went out Friday and Saturday night to see some local bands and had a great time. This'll be a go to activity for me every once in a while. Met some nice people and can't believe how many woman were flirting with me. [emoji50] One even bought me a drink...that has never happened before. I was kind of embarrassed at first but then felt like hey, I'll just go with it. Not used to that kind of attention. It was a great time out both nights. Here's some funny ladies I met. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

Amazing results. Thanks for sharing. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

That was some good stuff!! Empty calories that I used to desire! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@itsjustjustin You killed it dude. Great job! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@belgianguy Very inspiring. Great job! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@molly23 Great job!! Looking fantastic! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@terriwoods I'm in Winston-Salem. Linville is not far from Grandfather Mountain. That's about 100 miles from me. Beautiful area!! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

I went from a 46 to a 34 slim. No complaints here! VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

@jes_x The irony here...we have the body image issues but love taking selfies! [emoji3] Maybe that's part of the key to moving beyond the challenge. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]

If you feel it's right for you, do it. It's the best decision I've made for myself. Honestly, this decision was the first time I put myself first in years. When I was second guessing having the surgery the psychologist leading the weight loss support group that I attended asked me why do I think out of all the times I've tried to lose weight on my own before and failed this time would be different? It was said in a nice way, but it was a verbal slap upside the head that I needed to get me to realize I really needed to take a step like this to get healthy. I wouldn't change this decision for anything. It has changed my life for the better. VSG 10/11/17 HW= 360 SW= 292 CW= 224.2 GW= 220 (6'5") [emoji256]