Today I'm 7 months post op... I've gone from 294 to 224 lbs. I've lost a total of 70 pounds since preop 62 since surgery and 89 lbs from my highest of 313. It has been such an emotional roller coaster for me but I'm so very glad I went through with this surgery. I know for a fact- I would have never been able to lose 70 pounds on my own and keep it off. I'm still a ways to go but I'm positive about my journey and I've stopped comparing my loss to others and that's helped me so much ---and of course the fact that I look damned good.[emoji41] will post progress pics when I have a chance. Hope you all are accepting and enjoying this journey for what it Is! A lifestyle change that will only benefit you! Love yourself enough to not compare your rate of loss to others and take it day by day. That's how I did it. Hope this helps someone who feels down about there "average" loss. Keep your head up and don't stop!

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using BariatricPal App

Great post!!! Congrats on your amazing success! I'm so happy for you!!

Thanks I just wanted to share some positivity. I posted the same thing on the August 2017 forum and no-one really cared or probably needed it lol so I decided to share it on the general vsg forum.

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing. I like what you had to say. I have been disappointed that I’ve only lost 100 pounds. But like you said, I could have never lost 100 pounds on my own. I know I have told you before but I love that profile picture and wish I knew who that plus size model is because I am in love with her.

You are making tremendous progress. Keep thinking positive about it even when you don't feel positive.

VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW #1 = 220 3/7/18
Final GW #2 = 210 (6'5") [emoji256]

51 minutes ago, Walter.Sobchak said:

Thank you for sharing. I like what you had to say. I have been disappointed that I’ve only lost 100 pounds. But like you said, I could have never lost 100 pounds on my own. I know I have told you before but I love that profile picture and wish I knew who that plus size model is because I am in love with her.

Only 100 pounds!? That's a helluva lot of weight.

Edited March 15, 20188 yr by Mattymatt

I know, I need to be grateful.

13 minutes ago, Walter.Sobchak said:

I know, I need to be grateful.

Yah you do! And quit pervin' on illustrated avitars of fictitious nekkidy women. If I was your wife, I'd have to kick your ass.

bahahahahahaaha!

The up side to losing slower...is that your skin has a chance to catch up a little. You can't expect miracles...but it's nice to give it every possible chance, right?

I'm totally cool with my slower loss. I've lost 32 or so pounds since surgery a little over 3 months ago.

Sleeve people supposedly lose for 18 months. I've got 30 pounds to go. I could lose two pounds a month and make goal. I'm totally ok with that.

And truthfully? Even if I just make it to Onederland....I will feel so feaking accomplished:) Beats the hell out of where I was.

The health improvements alone....Off all my meds save thyroid...perfect sugar numbers...perfect cholesterol...enough energy to walk 7 miles...and joints that feel good enough to let me. These things are priceless. They're the good stuff!

Yah you do! And quit pervin' on illustrated avitars of fictitious nekkidy women. If I was your wife, I'd have to kick your ass. [emoji3]
bahahahahahaaha!

She is not fictitious, she exists somewhere. I love her where ever she is.

Dude she kinda looks like your cutie patootie wife minus the fish lips doesn't she? Maybe you need to buy her a black bikini and fork like rabbits? Just spit ballin' here...

Edited March 15, 20188 yr by FluffyChix