I am 1 year and 4 months from my surgery. I have lost 177 lbs. I am hoping to lose 200 lbs. total. At my heaviest I weighed 385. At surgery I weighed 365. I am now 188.

The VSG was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself. It has done so much for me than just lose weight. I have gained back hope, self esteem and a since of pride within myself. I love being able to ride a bike with my kids, going swimming, walking my dog, tying my shoe! All the things that I wasn't able to do without a struggle or being out of breath.

Don't get me wrong- at times I questioned "why did I do this"- but now I am so stinkin' happy I did!

One thing I try to tell myself is that this surgery doesn't fix everything. I doesn't fix why I got that heavy in the first place. Or my bad relationships with food. Those are things I have to work on a daily basis.

The best part- having a lap for my 7 year old to sit in. For the first time in her life!

Oh I am so hoping that will be me. I was 367# at my surgery date on 4/3. I am now 352 # as of 4/16. I have thought to myself is this enough...will this work...I want my 11 year to sit in my real lap..just once before she will think she is too big for that...I want to ride roller coasters again..and just be free of this prison of a body that I made myself to be. Your story has inspired me. I just pray ..."please let that be me...please ..PLEASE ..let that be me! Thanks for sharing ...I wasn't happy at the s ale or myself this morning ....but that gives me hope.

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Great post! Congrats on your huge success! That is a lot of weight you have lost, and a lot of hard work! You are a great inspiration! Congrats and thank you!!

This is so great and such an inspiration for the rest of us who have yet to do the surgery, or who are currently struggling after the surgery. Thank you so much for posting and good luck with the rest of your journey!

Congratulations Sarah! You ARE sparkling!!!! :-) Enjoy the new you!!!