I did it! I hit my goal today! I started with a goal to lose 50 lbs (I started off low BMI). I never expected it to come off this quickly, but it did, and I won't complain! My goal was somewhat arbitrary, so I don't know where my weight will really level out, but I am now going to try and transition into maintenance mode. My life has only changed for the better since surgery. I have been very active even since before surgery, but now I can move so much faster, and I don't get nearly as winded. My anxiety (which was originally mostly caused by my extreme misery from being overweight) is completely gone. My marriage has vastly improved. I make an effort to look nice, which also has an effect on my mood. My relationship with food, while is still not perfect, is leaps and bounds better than it was before, and it continues to improve. A lady told me yesterday that I remind her of her good friend who is also blonde, tall and SKINNY! What?! It is surreal to hear someone call me skinny! In short, my physical, mental, and emotional well being have sky rocketed. VSG has been a godsend.

Love your screen-name

@@24601

i've led a sheltered life

what does 24601 stand for?

GOAL!!!

keep up the great job

kathy

congrats

i've led a sheltered life

what does 24601 stand for?

It's Jean Valjean's prison number from Les Miserables.

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Jean Valjean's prison number from Les Miserables.

@@daniotra

thanx bud

i told you i led a sheltered life!!

got to get out of the house more often!!!

kathy