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

Heck yeah!!! I feel the same way bellaboom!!! So proud of myself!!! ????

Edited February 7, 201610 yr by VanessaVSGforme

Very happy for you and proud of you.

Outstanding results.

Your story is very similar to my own. I get it.

Feeling good is a powerful motivator for me to keep pushing and take it all the way.

Congrats !!!!

Very happy for you and proud of you.

Outstanding results.

Your story is very similar to my own. I get it.

Feeling good is a powerful motivator for me to keep pushing and take it all the way.

Congrats !!!!

Thank you, friend!!! How have you been doing?? It's been a little while since we've talked!

Great job! Question: Did your weight loss take care of the sciatica, or have you had to have other treatments for it as well?

Great job! Question: Did your weight loss take care of the sciatica, or have you had to have other treatments for it as well?

It totally took care of it. Gone! Dr says because the less way pushing on our nerve the better and I totally agree! I feel so much better!!

So inspiring ... Thank you.. Keep the updates coming because you are totally an inspiration for me.

Here we are!!! Not even a year since VSG and down so so so many pounds that I will never see again!!! Just wanted to give everyone an update!! I haven't been on here at all but that's because I'm LIVING MY LIFE and not just existing anymore!!! I feel incredible!! Every day that I wake up and feel refreshed and ready to go is a BLESSING!!! I'm so happy for me and how far I've come and I hope EVERYONE has been doing well!!! Work. Gym. Beach. Summer time fun. Eat. Thank GOD. sleep. Repeat. This is what I do!!! If anyone on here is questioning yes or no...YES TIMES INFINITI!!!! GO FOR IT. You may have little regrets here and there but the end result is PRICELESS. Please excuse my after picture btw...I was freshly out of the sauna!!! keep up the good work family!!!

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Congratulations!!!! You look amazing and your story is inspiring!!!

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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

Omg u look so good. You even look 20+ years YOUNGER. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Congratulations! You look amazing and I agree with shantell500, you do look 20 years younger!

Congratulations! Gorgeous! You've given me hope about my sciatica. I am hoping to be scheduled in August. I definitely look forward to sciatica improving or disappearing.

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OMG you look incredible. Not even the same person. And easily 20 years younger. I'm super excited to get my surgery now!!!

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Omg you look amazing!!! Great job!! Thank you for giving me hope too! I have sciatica pain off and on and mostly at night. I hate it. In the last week I've also had horrible toe pain. Almost as if I have arthritis. It lasted a couple of days and went away. I'm hoping it's not gout but it was really hard to walk. I am seeing my PCP on Friday and I can't wait. I want help with this weight loss, and knowing that there is a possibility my sciatica pain will go away after is all worth it.

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You look so pretty! And happy!

Thank you so much everyone!!! Your words and encouragement keep me going!!! I have big news today too!!! I've suffered from PCOS for years!!!! We've been trying to conceive for our over 10 years!!! Guess what?! WE'RE EXPECTING!!!! My dream has literally came true!!! I'm living pain free. I feel great and now there's a little peanut growing inside of me!!! For all you women who are scared, nervous, doubtful...etc....JUST GO FOR IT. I PROMISE IT'S THE BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE FOR MYSELF. Of course, keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy pregnancy!!! I love you ALL!!!!

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