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It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

Thanks All

Hi Ladies,
My highest weight was 318 and was at 264 the day of surgery. I am now 232 at 9 weeks post op. I have to agree with a previous poster that sizes dropped slowly at first but now are dropping quickly (10-15 pounds is equalling a drop in size verses 40 pounds plus in the beginning).
I really didnt start noticing a difference in my body until people started to comment and even then, I really wasn't seeing it. It only really started to sink in when I emptied my closet and tried on all of my clothes and seeing how large they looked for it to properly click.
I think for women it is harder to lose weight in our middle sections so its not surprising that most of us have seen most of our weight loss in our upper bodies and faces. My weight was evenly distributed but aways had a bigger lower stomach which is shrinking but at a much slower pace.

I have been a little depressed due to slow weight loss since Surgery (19 lbs) 4/18. However this morning I went to get dressed and grabbed a pair of 16 jeans my sister gave me (not 16w) and they fit perfect! I went into surgery wearing 20W pants! I have not worn non plus sized clothes in 20 years. Made me realize that the scale does not show all of the loss experienced by VSG. Perked me up. Today is a GOOD day! 😀

I’m weighed in today and I’m proud and humble to say that I’m down 102lbs. It’s been the best 4 months ever. I’m so excited to continue to accomplish my goals. Thanks for being apart of my journey. Xoxo

Hit 80 lbs down !!

I feel amazing and it is surreal to try on any clothes I want to!!

Super happy and healthy. So very grateful!

Thank you to you all for being with me on this journey so far! You’re all an inspiration!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

Way to go!
I don't know if I've ever worn white pants!

The last time I wore an all-white outfit?
Family member asked if the Klu Klux Klan was in town and looking for something to burn?

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

It has been over a decade since I have been able to wear cute white pants. Yay to the start of summer!!

Tomorrow, will be two months since my surgery (9 weeks on Wednesday) and as of the weigh in on surgery day I have lost about 30 pounds. I thought it would be faster but I also lost a lot of weight pre-surgery for a total of 84 pounds. As I continue to get smaller, I expect slower results. I have also started building more muscle and the inches are coming off quicker than the number on the scale, so I'm not sweating it. If it takes 6 months, 12 months or 18 months to hit my goal, I will just be happy that I hit my goal and can maintain it.

Tomorrow, will be two months since my surgery (9 weeks on Wednesday) and as of the weigh in on surgery day I have lost about 30 pounds. I thought it would be faster but I also lost a lot of weight pre-surgery for a total of 84 pounds. As I continue to get smaller, I expect slower results. I have also started building more muscle and the inches are coming off quicker than the number on the scale, so I'm not sweating it. If it takes 6 months, 12 months or 18 months to hit my goal, I will just be happy that I hit my goal and can maintain it.

I just finished the final clean out of my closet and I was super upset as I was loading everything into bags to give to good will (some things I just bought not that long ago). I seriously was mourning all of my old clothes that I just can not wear anymore. I couldn't believe that I had dropped so many sizes so quickly. As I was trying stuff on, it blew my mind how much smaller I truly am. I still don't see myself as being that much smaller, but while trying on the clothes in my closet, it finally hit me. I looked like a little girl trying on her mom's clothes. I love clothes and love to shop but seeing how quickly clothes are ending up in the donate pile, I am having to restrain from buying much. I have about a fourth of the clothes I used to have . Anyone experience something similar?

You look great! I love your green pants!

Awesome! I had my 10 day post op appointment on Monday with my surgeon and was cleared for purees and Vitamins starting tomorrow. My incisions are none existent, you can barely see them which surprised the nurse and the surgeon how well they have healed. I am able to drink Water normally and have no issues getting 64oz plus a day and getting in two Protein Shakes to get my 60 grams of Protein. Honestly, it has been a really great recovery and I am so thankful. I will take those first hard 12 hours for such a quick turnaround. I am looking forward to starting the next stage and hitting the gym to do some strength training now that I have been cleared.

Awesome! I had my 10 day post op appointment on Monday with my surgeon and was cleared for purees and Vitamins starting tomorrow. My incisions are none existent, you can barely see them which surprised the nurse and the surgeon how well they have healed. I am able to drink Water normally and have no issues getting 64oz plus a day and getting in two Protein Shakes to get my 60 grams of Protein. Honestly, it has been a really great recovery and I am so thankful. I will take those first hard 12 hours for such a quick turnaround. I am looking forward to starting the next stage and hitting the gym to do some strength training now that I have been cleared.

Awesome! I had my 10 day post op appointment on Monday with my surgeon and was cleared for purees and Vitamins starting tomorrow. My incisions are none existent, you can barely see them which surprised the nurse and the surgeon how well they have healed. I am able to drink Water normally and have no issues getting 64oz plus a day and getting in two Protein Shakes to get my 60 grams of Protein. Honestly, it has been a really great recovery and I am so thankful. I will take those first hard 12 hours for such a quick turnaround. I am looking forward to starting the next stage and hitting the gym to do some strength training now that I have been cleared.