I've been MIA on here, but look what's happened!

[TennJenn 9]

It's been a while since I've logged on to VST. I visit OH mostly & trying to keep up with two message boards was too hard. So, I've been limiting my time online. Here's my update...

VSG was 7-7-09 with Dr. Aceves. I started at 201, 5'4. About two weeks ago, I had my gallbladder removed as I had many stones & was having some bad attacks. I am feeling much better from that! I'm glad that sucker is gone & will not be giving me anymore trouble.

I was 2 lbs away from my goal (135 lbs) before I had the gallbladder surgery. I put on about 4-5 lbs from the surgery (fluids & swelling). It was dissheartening to be so close to my goal & then see the scale move up even if I KNEW it was all Fluid from the surgery. Well, a week after my gallbladder surgery was my 6 month VSG surgiversary so I weighed in. Surprise! 135.0! I met goal in 6 months! I have since lost another 2 lbs in a matter of a few days. So, I am now below my initial goal of 135 lbs.

I've decided to leave my ticker like it is but to try to get to 125. So, that's my new goal...125lbs. If I make it, great. If not, I'm still more than thrilled with my success. I went from a sz. 18/20, XXL to a 8, M...I can even fit in some 6's & smalls. More than that, though, is how wonderful I feel. I could not imagine how much my life would change from one simple surgery. It's awesome.

I hope you are all doing well. I will try my hardest to check in here more often.

[MINI-Me 196]

Congratulations!

[Tiffykins 672]

Congrats Jennifer ! ! !

[MidwestGirl 8]

Congratulations!

[Bambi 0]

WOOT WOOT!!!!! Fabulous!

[DownInSocal 12]

WOW. That is great!!!!!

[mb20mom 9]

Wow wow wow! Post before/after pics so we can see!

[deedee 5]

Excellent Job!

[jkrazed 0]

Congratulations!!

[excited2lose 0]

Congrats to you!

[Malaika 50]

TennJenn - I am so HAPPY for you - that is GREAT - congratulations!!!!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

I had to have my gall bladder out right before thanksgiving too. I am with you on that one. I am glad that sucker is gone.

congratulations!

I like the way this board is set up better than OH, but I like the fact that there are more people over there who have been sleeved over a year.

Keep in touch!

[LuvMeBunches 0]

Wow TennJenn...that is absolutely FANTABULOUS!!!! I'm so happy for you! What an inspiration you are! :001_smile:

[attitudefree 2]

Fantastic Job! Congratulations!!

[Lee 19]

Great job working your Sleeve. Congratulations!

I had my gallbladder removed in November and put on 10 pounds from the morning of surgery to the next evening. I was amazed at how much Fluid must have been pumped into me. Feels great to have it out, doesn't it? :001_smile: