VSG December 2013? Give 2-year update/status

[Dr-Patient 831]

Dec. 4th will mark two years since my VSG. It has been the BEST two years of my life!! I am soooo happy, so sociable, so [yes] sexy, and picking clothes to go here or there is a breeze!! No agonizing about what to wear, or 'will this fit', etc. The mental freedom, self confidence and self-esteem are all wonderful. I'm not hiding from folks--colleagues, friends, etc. I gladly take pictures, my eyes gleam and my smile is genuine.

I have not reached my self-appointed goal of 165 (actually, I'm thinking my face will look too thin!!). But going from a size 22, to a size 10/12 is working for me. For fun, I took some 'modeling' photos recently, and (yes), somebody is truly looking great. I can say that now.

Brief note for now from me, but if you were sleeved around the time I was--December 2013--do tell your status, update, your NSVs; and share pictures, if you choose.

Congratulations, two years out. I know it's been a good thing.

[misswinnie 2]

Congrats!! ????????????

[borg/assimilated 576]

You have done well! I think we all hope to be able to say the same thing as you have at two years out. Congratulations!

[jane13 2,256]

@@Dr-Patient - can you share a picture pre & post for us newbies????

[Texasmeg 568]

I was sleeved on Dec. 31, 2013 and it was the best thing I ever did. I dropped 82 lbs. and went from size 20 - 22 to size 8 -10. I exercise 2 - 3 times per week and am very active - enjoying life.

I have gained about 5 lbs. in the last few months, but believe I can get that back off by going back to basics. Next goal is to stay within a 3 lb. bounce range all the time.

[livvsmum 2,370]

That is awesome! Congrats on your success! I was sleeved in Sept. 2013, so a bit before you, but close. I've reached and maintained my goal since about 10 months post op. I agree with you, it has been the best 2 years of my life. Not only because of the weight loss, but because of the emotional work I've done on myself to get at the underlying issues which lead me to "eat myself" to 280 pounds. Here was my before/after pic from a bit before 2 years post op. There are plenty more in my profile and on my blog (linked in signature)

[Kindle 8,667]

Congrats on your progress and thanks for posting! I Was wondering how everyone has been doing. Today is actually my 2 year sleevaversary and I just found this thread. I had a really tough year but weight-wise am doing just fine. Rather than repeat my story, here is a link to the thread I posted earlier this month....highlights and pictures.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/356638-two-years-ago-today/?hl=%2Bdecember+%2B2013