Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be where I am today!!!!

I had my surgery 5/9/11 and in 6 short months have reached GOAL!! WOW, just WOW. I also had my labs done and they are stellar. I lost 55lbs pre-op and 60lbs since surgery, for a total of 115lbs. I am in just amazement of this terrific gift GOD has blessed me with.

I have gone from a 22/24 to a 6 and had a BMI of 43 and now have a 25. Are you kidding me!!?? I wanted to be a 10 and have far surpassed my expectations. I am sooooo stoked. I have never been this small in my life and I feel on top of the world.

My diabetes is gone, my hbp is gone and I do not take any medication for either anymore! How terrific is that?!?!?!

I plan on doing a before and after photo collage this weekend. So, stay tuned!

Kelly :Banane55:

I am so happy for you!!! What would you say is the main reasons that brought you there so quickly? What was your regiman? Congrats!!! You look great!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY KELLY!!!!!!!! YOU DID IT! Can't wait to see your pics! I'm SOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!

^{I think my biggest reason for getting to goal so quickly was that I followed the rules of my surgeon.}

^{I did and still do eat my protein first and rarely have room for anything else, I try to eat a bite or two of some vegetable everyday tho. I also eat a piece of fruit everyday. However, I did not do this until about 4 1/2 months out, I ate ONLY protein.}

^{I still do not eat chips, pasta, rice, bread, etc. and I don't miss it at all!! I just recently ate some chocolate for the first time since surgery and I am glad I waited till being so close to goal to allow myself treats.}

^{I I also exercise just about everyday for at least 45 minutes. I started out walking and now I jog a couple times a week.}

^{Do what your dr. tells you and you will be fine!!}

^{Kelly :cheers2:}

Oh and I did put the pics in my profile and in another post under the SUCCESS STORIES. "6 month out w/pics"

Kelly

Congratulations, Kelly! You've been a veritable machine on the VSG journey. I've constantly been impressed by your focus and now it's paid off. Enjoy this- you've earned it.

Amanda

Kelly, I am so excited for you! Congratulations! You look amazing!!

I am so jealous, now that I think about it! ;-P I am a size 14/16 so I can't imagine I will ever be an 8 much less a 6! I have 25 or so to go...

YOu look like a completely different person in the after pics- I am so happy for you! MWAH MWAH!!!

Congrats! You look great! Thanks for posting the before/after pics.

Way to go Kelly, what a great acomplishment. I too thank God every day for this tool we have been given. It is a life changer and we have been given a second chance. We now have a new lifestyle to maintain and the best line I have heard is we now eat to live and not live to eat.

That is amazing!!! Congrats on reaching goal! :bananapartyhat:

WOW!!! Kelly, congratulations!!!! You look awesome!!!!!! From your posts throughout I know you've been so dedicated to this process and it sure has paid off!!! Good job lady!!!!! You look incredible!!!!

Congrats Kelly. You look awesome!!

Congrats . . . what an accomplishment!