Yesterday, was my six month surgiversary from my surgery on September 1, 2011. I can’t believe how much has changed in six months. I am in a loose size 12 jeans. I can fit into 10s, but I am not ready to purchase another pair so soon. I started my journey at my highest weight of 271 and lost 41 lbs before surgery. I can’t believe I have gone from 230 lbs to 169.8 lbs, 60.2 lbs in 6 months! That is an average of 10 lbs a month! I may not be the fastest loser, but I know I will get to my goal of 120 lbs. Less than 50 lbs to go!

I will definitely say don’t get discouraged if the scale is not moving as fast as you want. Keep to the plan. I don’t exercise as much as I should, but I am still losing. I live low carb, trying to keep my carbs under 40g per day. It works for me and my boyfriend who has lost 18 lbs since I have started my journey. I am so proud of him.

I won’t say it is all a bed roses though. I definitely have loose skin issues that will not be going away, so I am considering plastics in the future after I start maintenance. I am 22, but I was morbidly obese for more than half of my life. I have learned this is not easy. It requires me to make food plans each day to make sure I am getting my Vitamins and the Protein I need. Following your surgeon’s guidelines is really important to lose weight and make sure you are getting your nutrients.

I will and have totally recommended this surgery. My mother had her VSG on November 3, 2011 and is doing great! This surgery will change your life.

Wow!! You look amazing! Congatulations, and thanks for being an inspiration.

Wow you look really good!! Congrats and keep up the good work..

wow you look so good keep rocking that sleeve!!!!

Awesome job!!!

you are super adorable! great job!!!!!

You look great! Congratulations.

Wowww! I love the transformation! You look hot! CONGRATS!

Het Wishes... great to see your pics, you really do look fan-bloody-tastic! Congrats on an amazing 6mths! =]

Congrats Wishes! You have really rocked your sleeve and you look great! I agree that following your plan and tracking is so important to success.

Lynda

Congrats! You're an inspiration to us newbies And you're gorgeous! I love your make-up too by the way

Congratulations!! You look PHENOMENAL.

Thank you so much, I would not be here without everyone on this forum. It has definitely been a lifeline. I mean.... I've lost 100 lbs!

I know how often I lurked the forum for photos, so I had to post my own.

You look adorable sweetie! Did you lose any hair??? It doesn't look like it at all

Thank you, sleeve 4 me. No, not at all. I guess I was lucky there, but I have a huge head of hair especially when its natural, lol.

Thanks for sharing! It's an inspiration to us all! Keep up the good work !!!