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Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body.

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@MG1776 Congrats man! Epic transition!

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Congrats, you look fantastic! Thanks for sharing your inspiring success story!

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54 minutes ago, MG1776 said:

Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body.

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WOW!! Dude, you look great...congratulations on your transformation and keep it up. Pictures like yours really motivate me. YESSS!!

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You know, in general calling someone a "gutless wonder" is an insult, but in your case . . .

:89_clap::89_clap::89_clap::89_clap::89_clap:

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Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body.
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Awesome!



Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 209
GW: 165

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3 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

You know, in general calling someone a "gutless wonder" is an insult, but in your case . . .

:89_clap::89_clap::89_clap::89_clap::89_clap:

I'll take that for sure!!!

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1 hour ago, Matt Z said:

@MG1776 Congrats man! Epic transition!

@Matt Z Thank you kind sir! It sure has been quite a ride. Surreal at times, but well worth it.

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Wowser wow wow! Looking,good and we on here,
know the struggle you went,through to get there. 👐Clapping for your achievement!

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You look amazing! Congrats!

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Wow nice job! Congrats!

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Good for you man, you look great. Congrats on your success. The mental is REAL but with help form folks like you posting your encouragement it helps tons.

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