8 months post-op - 118 down with pics!

ald731
on 12/17/14 12:00 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Hi, all! I'm a bit over 8 months post-op and really quite enjoying life these days.   I feel like I've hit my stride with my diet - I've embraced a ketogenic way of life, having realized how much better my body feels without sugar and grains.  I realize that it isn't for everyone, but I truly don't feel deprived eating this way and I think it is a sustainable way of life/eating for me.  I can climb a flight of stairs or three without getting winded and I'm feeling stronger and healthier with each passing day.  In the last week, I've had 3 different people not recognize me; what a strange, wonderful journey this has been so far.  I don't mean to sound like it's all rainbows and butterflies - it's hard work meal planning, finding the motivation to exercise, and stalls plain suck - but it's amazing to think of all that I've been able to accomplish since April. It's entirely likely that I'll go from the 300s to the 100s in 2014, which is just mind-blowing to me.

Before pics:

 

Progress:

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

GoBlueGirl1998
on 12/17/14 12:25 am - MI

Way to go!! You're looking great!!

Age: 40 Height: 5'8" Highest Weight: 325 Starting Weight: 291 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160

 VSG 10/24/14 with Dr. David Chengelis

ald731
on 12/17/14 4:17 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thanks!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

cappy11448
on 12/17/14 12:36 am

Wow.  You are doing great!  I am so happy for you.  This Weight Loss Surgery really works! 

Congratulations.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

ald731
on 12/17/14 4:18 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thanks so much, Carol! It sure does! :)

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

iloveravens
on 12/17/14 12:43 am
RNY on 08/13/14

Congratulations on your success!  You look amazing xoxo

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

ald731
on 12/17/14 4:18 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thank you!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

Pamela M.
on 12/17/14 1:29 am - Atlanta, GA
VSG on 08/25/14

You look great!  Keep up the good work and CELEBRATE!  Very happy for you and thanks for sharing your photos - so inspiring.

       

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.   Henry David Thoreau

ald731
on 12/17/14 4:18 am
VSG on 04/07/14

Thank you!!

April:  HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)

        

        

MegZorar
on 12/17/14 1:34 am

Ketogenic--new word for me. It's obviously working for you. You look Ahhhmazzzing!

     

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