Hello all!

So I had my real first OMG moment.

I went dress shopping for a wedding I'm in, left picture is 2 weeks after surgery, jan 19th and right picture was today! April 12th.

Same dress but 5 sizes smaller.

84 pounds down from

December 27th 2015.

I was blown away by the side by sides. I can't stop looking and smiling at this picture!! This is, by far, the best thing I have ever done for myself. Today...I'm very proud! ????????

Congrats and way to go!! It's a proud moment when you see results like that.

Keep up the good work.

I had surgery on Nov. 24th, 2014 and as of today I have lost about 65 pounds, I guess we are all different in the way our weight distributes but I have gone from a tight 24 to a tight 12....I am proud of the accomplishment as well.

:D :D :D :D

Wow! Looking amazing! Good job! ????????

Did you work out regularly to reach to this final weight! U look awesome!!

Hey! Yes it's amazing. I work out 4-5 days a week. An hour on elliptical and now I just started adding weights.

I wish I was at my final weight, but I still have 60 to go.

But thank you all!

Still can't believe it's me! Whoop!

Hey! Yes it's amazing. I work out 4-5 days a week. An hour on elliptical and now I just started adding weights.

I wish I was at my final weight, but I still have 60 to go.

But thank you all!

Still can't believe it's me! Whoop!

Wow! You really look amazing & I'm so happy for you! I love the fact you're in the same dress just way smaller size for this photo comparison! You are really an inspiration for me! My surgeon said it was up to me as to which surgery I wanted to have done and since last month I have been on the fence as to whether I should have the sleeve done or have rny done but seeing your results as well as researching my butt off all about both surgeries (especially the malabsorption issue with rny) has me totally OFF the fence now... finally...I'm definitely getting the sleeve done Please keep us in the loop with your great progress!! xo

Yes, keep us posted! Awesome job!! You look terrific!!!

A picture is surely worth a thousand words. You look terrific and your progress is soooooo encouraging. Keep up the good work.

Hi!! Update!

Down 90 pounds as of today!!

Thank you all for your kind words I appreciate it so much!!

I'll keep you all posted on my progress!!

Katie

You look amazing! Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment.

Awesome. Keep up the great work. You look wonderful.

Wow 90 pounds! Good job!

Edited April 27, 201511 yr by KC VSG

Awesome job! Such a huge change in a short amount of time! You look fantastic.

Thank you all so much.

This by far, is the best thing I've ever done. ????????

Hey! Yes it's amazing. I work out 4-5 days a week. An hour on elliptical and now I just started adding weights.

I wish I was at my final weight, but I still have 60 to go.

But thank you all!

Still can't believe it's me! Whoop!

Wow! You really look amazing & I'm so happy for you! I love the fact you're in the same dress just way smaller size for this photo comparison! You are really an inspiration for me! My surgeon said it was up to me as to which surgery I wanted to have done and since last month I have been on the fence as to whether I should have the sleeve done or have rny done but seeing your results as well as researching my butt off all about both surgeries (especially the malabsorption issue with rny) has me totally OFF the fence now... finally...I'm definitely getting the sleeve done Please keep us in the loop with your great progress!! xo

Just wanted to thank you for your kind words. I was where you are now too. I had a hard time deciding. But I then realized this is not an easy fix. I am going to have to work my tush off and change the way i look at food, the way I eat, and the way I think about food.

I am so happy I went with this. This is one of the greatest opportunity for all of us. It's a gift no doubt...and I do not plan on wasting it!! I fought hard to have this done.

I was denied twice last year for this surgery. Because I had a net gain during my 3 month nut visits. My 37 year old husband had a heart attack and needed a triple heart bypass last year. He is doing well now but it has been a terrible struggle, physically and mentally. 2014 was the worst year of my life. I ended up hiring lindstrom obesity advocacy and they fought my 2nd level appeal. And WON!

I began my process jan 7th 2014, my husband had his heart attack 2/6/14.

He had his open heart surgery on 2/14/14 (❤️ what are the odds)

I gained weight. Denied 7/7/14.

Denied again 8/16/14.

9/1/14 hired lindstrom obesity advocacy in CA.

10/11/14 APPROVED!!

Surgery date (because of work I had to wait) was set for Jan 5th 2015.

This is my year, I am taking back my life. I will not be put down, made to feel inferior, or like i am worthless.

This has been the strongest I've felt ever. And if there is anything I can do to help anyone, let me know, so many people got me to this point on here, I don't know how I would be mentally without the support I receive here.

Thank you again and I'm so happy you decided with the sleeve!

You will love it!!

ROCK ON girlfriend!!!

Inspiring!!! Thanks for posting your success! (Oh and I love the pink socks! giggles!)