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Hit my lowest weight so far this week. I have been bouncing since October between 186-190 but I broke the 186 barrier finally.
My highest weight was 301in June 2016, picture on the left was 275 while working my pre-op program in October 2016, Surgery weight was 271 on 12/30/16 and the right is yesterday 1/15/18 at 185 lbs.

Here's my latest - very happy with my results both health and looks. Last pic from New Year's Eve.
 

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 243 GW = 220 (6'5")

Great job! Looking terrific!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 239.2 GW = 220 (6'5")

Nice progress! Keep up the good work.

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 239.6 GW = 220 (6'5")

Almost 9 months from surgery. I've lost 125lbs so far. Last time I met the nutritionist she said my goal should be around 170 so I only have 15lbs until I hit that. I plan to reassess how I feel at that weight and if I'm happy at 170 or if I want to lose more. I've taken up sewing over the last few months and customizing my clothes for my changing body is a huge help since I'm losing more in different places and don't always fit well into ready to wear clothes. I made myself the first form fitting dress ever and hopefully find somewhere to wear it soon!

Hi everyone- just an update... I’m still doing very well maintaining after 2 years. I did gain 20 lbs back but that’s from working from home, vacationing, snacking during the holidays, and drinking. It’s much easier for me to lose weight now. I can eat about 3-4 oz depending on what so eat. I still always eat my Protein first and my bad carbs last. I take my Vitamins religiously and drink lots of Water.
My life is very happy and I’m still so glad with the choice I made for my life. Having no gallbladder has also been an easy transition. I’m between a size 10-12 and although I gained weight, all my clothes still fit. Exercise is what I’m lacking because I work from home now and have been working at 430am. That’s been making me tired.
Happy New Year... and Ill try to keep posting my updates as best as I can! Hope everyone is doing well...
   

Hi all, quick update, I am close to my 10th month post-op.

I was VSG’d 03/10/17, HW: 405, SW: 385, CW: 230. My goal weight is 190..
I have been struggling with the last 40 lbs, it seems to be attached to my body LOL.. I am very thankful to this process; it is definitely a great tool. However, it is 50/50 we need to engage the other 50% and battle every day with our old bad habits. I hit stalls 3 times, and they last for weeks.. I don’t even look at the scale, now is my enemy (LOL) , instead I rely on clothing and noticed I am losing size… I increased my workouts the last 4 months, I hope I can meet my goal by March 1st, sharing this few photos for now… Will post more in March and I hope I can see a difference. You always friend Carlos….  

I hit my high school weight this week.
So I tried on the prom dress I for some inexplicable reason still had in the back of my closet.
And it fit.

I definitely need a bra at 33 (which I didn't at 18 lol) but otherwise...HELL YEAH.
ADDING IN HIGH WEIGHT FOR COMPARISON:

Here's mine. Very thankful that I had the opportunity to do this surgery! Only 36 pounds to goal weight!

 

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 256 GW = 220 (6'5")

Here's my latest - very happy with my results both health and looks. Last pic from New Year's Eve.
 

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 243 GW = 220 (6'5")

In a few minutes I'm going to go meet my girlfriend for a hike she's planned in a local state park. The hike is 9 and a half miles. I hope I'll be able to keep up -- it would be real embarrassing to have to ask her to slow down.
Definitely a date that doesn't involve food!

I have a premium package at planet fitness and I would think that's a good place for a date also, maybe on a Saturday afternoon. That's just what I thought. Might not be for you. HW 238, SW 209 CW 147
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I'm getting back into dating and not having the problems some are. Worst things so far have been lying about looks (she used old, old pics) and being sexted (I want to get to know someone and develop a relationship, not just jump into bed).

I used to avoid crowds or social settings because I was self conscious, etc. Now that I'm 120 down and not too far from my goal weight I'm feeling confident, like I have the world at my fingertips. 20 - 30 pounds ago I felt that way too. I'm doing activities I've always wanted to do, but didn't. All the dates I've been on have been one timers so far...either you connect or you don't.

So guys, you need to break out of your shells and start going outside your comfort zone. Live life instead letting life pass you by. I'm hoping to meet a great woman, but my happiness is not dependent on that.

As far as dates that don't revolve around food...hiking, going to a park, outdoor concerts, live music, coffee shops, lake kayaking, bike rides, snow tubing...I could go on and on.

There's much to do out in this great big world!! I'm going to die with memories, not wishing I had done this or that...I'm done with that way of life.

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 239.6 GW = 220 (6'5")

You slayed it!! Very inspirational. Thank you!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 254 GW = 220 (6'5")

Going to the support groups isn't to land a date. It's to get out and be social. Dating is not the only way to be social. Go make friends. Go get comfortable in public outings. Have fun. The goal isn't to meet someone to date, but it might happen anyway. When you're comfortable and happy with your social life it's a lot easier to attract someone who sees light coming out of you. Right now you are projecting this image (at least on this thread) as a sad, shut-in loner who hopes that internet magic will bring you a love life. Go love life instead, and the rest will either come or it won't, but at least you'll be out enjoying the world.

Yay great I'm going to try some tomorrow I miss it so much [emoji4]

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I’m 1 day past my 3 month mark and hit what is a huge milestone for me. Today I hit the 100lb mark for total weight loss and I am down 66lbs since surgery. More importantly than the weight loss though is how amazing I feel the more weight I lose. Everything just gets easier to do the lighter I am. I had a new NSV yesterday. I went to buy a new pair of jeans and looked for a size 36 which I’ve been wearing for about a month now. They didn’t have a 36 in the jeans I liked but did have a 34 so I picked them up and tried them on. To my amazement they fit. I don’t think I’ve worn a 34 since I was in my teens.

HT: 6’4” HW: 333 SW: 299 CW: 233

Just to let you all know, I chose the surgery! I need to better my health. Need to look forward and not in the past!!

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Dating is a strange journey. My wife left me two years ago (at least in part because of weight issues). I tried to date but with next to no success. But once I got under 250 pounds (I'm tall) and posted new full body photos on my profiles I'm suddenly popular. Its nice to be able to get dates but somewhere in the back of my brain my suspicion that most people are shallow asses has been confirmed.

Totally amazing transformation!!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 240.4 GW = 220 (6'5")

For those of you who've secretly wondered why I got the VSG as opposed to just "doing it without help"
This first picture is the amount of food I could eat at one sitting X 4.. Yes, 4 of these plates before I was "full"
The second picture, this is my food for the day (besides broth and sugar free popcicles) and I'm "stuffed"

Ahh yeah dude im just afraid of dehydrating. But i think i can handle it.

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I got a little scared about 2 months into my pre-op program and thought I might back out. Glad I didn't it's the best decision I've ever made.

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 240.4 GW = 220 (6'5")

Agree with everyone else, don't overthink it. Go for it!

Tomorrow I'm 3 months out from surgery and I'm down 119 lb overall since I started the process. I had doubts as well and the psychologist asked me what made me think if I kept doing the same thing I've been doing all these years it would work this time? That was the proverbial smack in the face I needed to get me over my doubts. You can do this!

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 240.4 GW = 220 (6'5")

I got a little scared about 2 months into my pre-op program and thought I might back out. Glad I didn't it's the best decision I've ever made.

VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 CW = 240.4 GW = 220 (6'5")