Perfectly Imperfect: Ashley's VSG Story

[ladycook9713 442]

My surgery date was 3/25. This amount includes pre-op and 13lbs I lost before I started this process.

I'm currently 216 and my goal weight is 150 so I still have 66lbs to go.

Next milestone is to reach onederland! Only 16.2lbs to go lol

That was March this year, 4 months ago. WOW!!!!! I am now 342 and still have 4 more months of a supervised diet before surgery in 2016 if approved. I am hoping to lose down too the low 300's before surgery so I can get to goal by my 61st birthday in 2017

You can def do it! I will keep my fingers crossed that you are approved! It has fallen off super quickly. Way faster than I would have ever thought it would have. Losing has slowed, but I'm ok with that so maybe my skin can catch up. I can definitely tell I'll have lose skin in all the expected places..arms, inner thighs, and tummy. Small price to pay though!

I've also started losing my hair. I can't tell just yet, and praying I won't have any obvious signs that people will notice. Here's hoping!!

[ladycook9713 442]

Feeling so cute today

[ladycook9713 442]

Emailed my surgeons office to see if I could get the before picture they took of me. They sent it. I'm grossed out. And so happy I don't look that way anymore.

[laura4923 137]

What a transformation in such a short period of time!!

[ladycook9713 442]

Thank you!

[ssflbelle 829]

Your looking super cute too. So happy for you!

I saw the Dr again and he said this counted as my second visit and I need 4 more to qualify for the 6 months supervised diet. This doesn't make sense to me as June 17 was the first meeting got my starting weight July 22nd was the second visit, but only the first month of dieting. Anyhow I lost 10 pounds this month. I suppose they know better than I do what 6 months means.

[ladycook9713 442]

I'm sure they just need 6 documented weights. Congrats on losing 10lbs! You're doing great! You'll be sleeved in no time!

[ladycook9713 442]

Quick update!

As of this morning I weigh 199.8! That puts me at 116.2lbs lost! Yay! I'm currently in a size 16, 14's button up but are tighter than what I find comfortable so I'm not wearing them just yet.

My husband and I 2 days ago on our anniversary.

Before pic for comparison:

Edited September 9, 2015 by ladycook9713

[VanessaVSGforme 276]

Wow!!! What an inspirational story!!! You look GREAT girl!!! Very happy for you and ur accomplishments!!! Way to go! I'll be checking in for updates periodically!!! xoxo

[slimntrimshel 18]

You look so incredibly beautiful. And yayyyy for onederland!

[ladycook9713 442]

Thank you thank you!

[Half of Bri 115]

You look awesome! Very inspiring!

[ladycook9713 442]

Quick update: been stuck fluctuating between 194-196 for a little over a week now. Probably another stall, but I have a dress to fit into for a wedding on Nov 7th so gonna kick things into high gear.

Ordered a kettlebell and some hand weights off of Amazon today for same day delivery. Will be waking up an hour earlier and working out in the morning. Also plan to do a squat challenge to get my saggy non-butt up lol

[ladycook9713 442]

7.5mo post op. Down 130lbs

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Thank you for all these posts, it's a real treat to see start to now. You are absolutely stunning all dolled up for the wedding! Your husband's eyes must've popped clean out of his head when he saw you.

I hope you feel as wonderful on the inside to match.