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3 and 1/2 months out..70 lbs down



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Just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all who participate on this board. It has helped me more than anything else whenever I needed information or just plain support.

I had my surgery on May 4, 2010 and have lost 70 pounds (62 post op). I never imagined this could happen for me. I remember right before I had my surgery I had just resigned myself to a life of obesity after 20 years of failed diets. Then I heard about VSG and came to this board. The rest as they say is history. Well, not quite, yet. I still have 40 pounds to go, but I KNOW I can do it. I have found it to be so easy as long as I follow the cardinal rule: Protein first, veggies second and if there is room for anything else.....haha, like there is ever room for anything else.

Well thanks for listening, and thanks for being there! Feel free to look at my before and three months after photos. Wow, now I never thought I would allow anyone to see pictures LOL

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Wow, you're looking hot. Keep up the awesome work!

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THank you so much for posting, it is posts like these that really help me not get discouraged. I am 10 days post op and am struggling with the full liquid portion. Not because I am hungry but because I fear I am never going to have a "normal" meal again. I see these posts and I realize it gets better! I gotta remember that and take it a day at a time.

You look wonderful.

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Such motivation! Congrats! :-)

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You've done so great and you look beautiful!!! Keep up the good work and you'll be at goal before you know it.

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A true heartfelt thank you! You are all my inspirations every day. I start every morning here at this site, reading about everyone's struggles and triumphs. It puts me in the right frame of mind that I can feel good about whatever comes up. Whether it is food choices, missing my "friend" and choosing a new way to cope and remembering how far I have come from those hard weeks in the beginning. Thank you all for being there with me on this journey!

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You look amazzzing!!!! I am sooo happy and proud for you!!! You are an inspiration!!! I can not wait to have my surgery done Sept. 10th.

I hope to be as successful as you have!!! Best wishes!!!:001_rolleyes:

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Thanks Kim, you are going to do great, your enthusiasm is so contagious. I remember the feeling I had when I got my date, it was so wonderful. I was jumping up and down squeeling on the inside and the outside! I think from the moment we make the decision to have the surgery there is no going back. You will only go forward and pretty soon we will all be looking at your after pictures...... You have found such a wonderful community of support here. Everyone here is so amazingly positive and helpful. Best wishes and keep me up to date!

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Hi Jamey,

Thanks for the great post! I love the idea of getting on every morning to start your day with inspiration! I'm going to try that! Can't wait to start walking! Congrats on your success!

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Awsome job Jamey. It always amazes me that so many people look like a totally different person after some weight loss. You are looking great, and more importantly you look happy. Good work.

I also agree about these boards. Pre-op they helped me out so much with information and alleviating fears, and although I am only 8 days post op, they are still helping me out with information, and encouragement when I read them. The people here are the best.

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