Surgery tomorrow! 60lbs down in a year, 95 from my highest weight, with pics!

ElizaM
on 7/22/14 10:05 pm
VSG on 07/24/14

Hi everyone,

Please wish me luck tomorrow. I wanted to share my progress pictures because I'm so proud of how far I've come. I wasn't always the best at taking them this year, so they are really frequent in 2011 and not so much this year.

http://imgur.com/a/xET69

I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes in 2011. I am 5'7" and my highest weight was 432. I was so miserable and uncomfortable--eating so much, yet starving all the time. Only with getting my blood sugar under control have I been able to get my appetite under control. I cannot do carbs except veggies. Just can't. It's a bad idea for me.

Over the years since, I have lost 95lbs on a high fat, adequate protein diet. 60 of those have come off in the last year. I have backslid at times over the years, and those backslides made me realize I need help to lose the next 150lbs. I also lifted weights and did a lot of walking. I feel really determined and resilient right now, and ready. 

(Nervous as all get out, too.)

Please send healing thoughts my way tomorrow. This forum has been so helpful for me! Thank you all for sharing your experiences.

   

32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170

Kelly Jean
on 7/22/14 10:10 pm
VSG on 04/08/14

Eliza look at you go already .... you got this !!! Congratulations and best of luck tomorrow and the first day of the best of your life!!! :-) 

♡ Kelly

  

happyteacher
on 7/22/14 10:13 pm

Eliza,

You are truly showing serious commitment and sincere motivation.  This process is going to change your life! I am sending good karma your way and keeping my fingers crossed that this puts your diabeties in remission!

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

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jenn1469
on 7/22/14 11:17 pm

If you lost all this weight already your gonna do awesome with surgery...good luck tomarrow

Jennifer

    

Cece2014
on 7/22/14 11:52 pm

Continued success! You've already done very well, and now the surgery will help you along even more.  Happy to hear of your success pre-surgery; learning those good habits will certainly pay off.

Think positive, think about the future, and keep a smile on your face.

Best wishes,

 

Christine

Low Carb Lifestyle is working!   HW: 370   CW: 295  GW: 200

    

Cece2014
on 7/22/14 11:52 pm

Continued success! You've already done very well, and now the surgery will help you along even more.  Happy to hear of your success pre-surgery; learning those good habits will certainly pay off.

Think positive, think about the future, and keep a smile on your face.

Best wishes,

 

Christine

Low Carb Lifestyle is working!   HW: 370   CW: 295  GW: 200

    

AllisonKara
on 7/23/14 12:13 am

Congratulations Dear,You have done a commendable job losing 95lbs over the year.I am sure everything is just going to be great tomorrow and all will be fine with your surgery.We shall all be praying for you.Just maintain your confidence and very soon you will be seeing a new you.Good Luck once again.

Jiliana2
on 7/23/14 1:05 am - Ottawa, Canada
VSG on 02/03/14

You're gonna do great! You definitely have this down pat.

Surgery will go well and you'll be on the bench before you know it. You're already on the right path and doing a fine job. Keep it up!

OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW
303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle

alisamusgrave
on 7/23/14 1:10 am

Praying for a smooth surgery!

BadaBing
on 7/23/14 2:32 am - NJ

Eliza, Tomorrow is going to be one of the best days of your life! I hope you keep that positive attitude of yours, it's great! Wishing you lots of luck tomorrow and throughout the rest of your journey! ~Gabby~

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