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Just thought I'd post a little update. June 5, I was at my heaviest 410 pounds. I felt like DEATH...literally. I had SEVERE sciatica which caused me to go onto disability after working for YEARS...I couldn't walk. I couldn't stand. I couldn't sit. All I could do is LAY THERE and cry because of the nerve pain down my left leg and lower back. It was either back surgery or weight loss surgery. Since I also HAD high blood pressure and PCOS plus VERY obese and the severe sciatica...I thought weight loss surgery would be my best bet. Plus, healing would be 2837739354928 times harder if I were to under go back surgery at my weight. Dr's told me over and over again that losing weight may or may not help my bulging disc which was in turn causing the sciatica but I went for it and just hoped for the best. Day of surgery 9/2, I was 367 pounds (I went on a damn strict diet) and today...I am 314!!! I am also BACK AT WORK with no more sciatica pain what-so-ever!!! I'm off all meds for high blood pressure and I'm feeling fanDAMNtastic!!!!! I love the way o feel and more so, I LOVE ME. I've never been one to post pics....but here we go. Not ready for the whole "body shot" because this girl is under construction but here goes nothin!!! Top picture is day before surgery...the collage pic on left is last month and on the right is yesterday! I drink 64oz+ Water each day...and always try to get 90g of protein...even if I finish my day with a premier protein!! Alot of you girls and guys on here don't know how many of us look forward and look up to your updates and advice...@Babbs...@Elode...@InnerSurferGirl...all 3 of u girls I look up to and I cannot wait to keep on keeping on. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!!! -Vanessa

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Congratulations! This is so awesome and inspiring. You look absolutely beautiful. Your excitement is infectious and I look forward to hearing more about the fun things you will be doing with your improved mobility.

Thanks for the shout out. I am thrilled to hear that you have found so much encouragement from this forum.

Keep us posted!

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Outstanding!!!

What a great job you're doing...

Thank you!!! You're words mean SO MUCH too!!! I read your very long yet so inspiring response to Bellaboom's thread just a few minutes ago...and YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!! You're awesome!!! Love your words of encouragement and I appreciate YOU!!! ????

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Congratulations! This is so awesome and inspiring. You look absolutely beautiful. Your excitement is infectious and I look forward to hearing more about the fun things you will be doing with your improved mobility.

Thanks for the shout out. I am thrilled to hear that you have found so much encouragement from this forum.

Keep us posted!

I definitely will!!! Thank you so much!!! I feel beautiful...inside and out and I can't wait for what the future holds for me. Getting back to work and feeling GREAT (not like death) is what means the most to me...the weight loss now is just a BONUS!!! Every day there's another NSV and keep em' coming!!! XoXoXo

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Awwww shucks.. :blush:

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You are adorable!

Thank YOUUUUU!!!! ????

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Not only are you adorable, you're funny too!

Also know that YOU ARE INSPIRING TOO!!!

keep up your phenomenal work and keep us updated with your progress

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You have done amazing. Keep up the positive attitude and you will get through this journey you have begun with perfection. I wish you the best of luck.

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Thank you everyoneeee!!!!! ????❤ xoxo

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Wow that is amazing I am so happy for you I am starting my journey at 370lbs and struggling to lose 30lbs required to get the surgery

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Wow, you look great and I'm so happy to hear you no longer have the back pain. I had a slipped disc a few years ago so I know how painful that is. I couldn't lie down in bed so I had surgery to shave the disc so it wouldn't press on the nerve anymore. What a blessing to not need the surgery!

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You look so fantastic. I also had terrible sciatica and a bulging disk that drove me to surgery. I could barely walk and it was excruciating to sit down. I also felt like death. My pain management doctors told me weight loss wouldn't help my back pain. Yeah right!!!

You should be so proud of yourself and I'll be following your progress. You look gorgeous. Isn't it amazing the difference in our face when we start eating better?? Your skin looks amazing.

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Update as of today! Current weight...267!!! Officially 100 pounds since surgery and even more than that since I weighed in at410, June 5, 2015!! Hope everyone is well! I feel great!!!

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