2 Years Post-Op / Before & After Picture

jacreasy
on 5/9/14 5:23 am
VSG on 04/23/12

Well I haven't been on here in some time.  April 23, 2014 was my two years post-op CRAZZZZZY to believe.  All is well my labs came back a couple thing I need to check out but nothing major.  I have to say I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE THIS 10 YEARS AGO. As for eating depending on what I eat I do anywhere from 4-6 oz.  I can eat ANYTHING from healthy foods to a donut, pizza, pasta, bread, what ever it might be. BUT I don't make it a habit and try and stay away from all that crap.  I don't do a lot of Fast Food thou. I do drink diet soda 3 or 4 times a week. Nothing seems to bother me which is good but I guess at any point could be bad.  I HAVE TO SAY I CAN EAT THOSE THINGS BECAUSE I GO TO THE GYM FAITHFULLY 5-6 DAYS A WEEK NO MATTER WHAT! However I wouldn't recommend eating like that.  This is a journey and a Life Style Change for the better and you can gain your weight back at any point.  I give my self pep talks when needed and look back at how far I have come.  

FIRST OFF ITS A TOOL, NOT a fix all, you still have to do the work 

It has saved my life...

It has allowed me to be more active...

It has allowed me to live life again...

It has made me feel better about myself (even with extra skin)...

It has allowed me to do normal things such as tie my shoe, wipe my butt, walk w/o feeling like I'm going to pass out, not going to bed at 7 pm, walking and exercising/running in general...

It has allowed me to be a better person in some aspects...

 

I don't take the full 30 mins to eat...

My sodium is still to high...

I drink diet soda...

 I eat chocolate just about everyday in moderation...

I eat more carbs then I probably should some days...

I drink way way to much coffee...

I don't consume enough fluids in any given day...

I do go to the gym 5-6 days a week for 2-3 hours...

I do stay away from "fast food"...

I do keep a good range from 155-160, *right now I'm 163.3*...

I do weigh myself every few days...

I do look at more nutrition labels when shopping and eating...

I do track EVERYTHING  I eat no matter if I go over my daily goals...

 

I went last week for my second consult for Plastics... For my stomach it will be a little over $10,000 and for Thighs and Boobs it will be about $ 15,000 I plan on saving and getting me finances together and am aiming for next August 2015 for my Belt tummy Tuck.  Over all if I had to do all this again I would.  It was the best decision I have made so far in my life for me.  Feel free to ask any question as I am a open book everyone knows I've had the VSG and I'm proud to share my story as it might help someone else in their journey.

                                      

(VSG)  HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165  kiss

EmmyK
on 5/9/14 5:46 am - CA
VSG on 04/30/14

Congratulations on all of your success and good health!

I'm a week out, and I'm gonna start saving for plastics NOW. :)

My posts are for general information and do not constitute medical advice.  They should not serve as the basis for any medical decision by you.  Call your physician for advice.  HW 248  SW 233  CW 155

        

    

Tracy D.
on 5/9/14 6:25 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

You look like an entirely different person!  Congratulations on such a successful journey and for living your life on your terms.  Great job!  

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

aharris30
on 5/9/14 7:20 am
VSG on 05/13/14

You look FAB!!! Keep up the good work.

fran67
on 5/9/14 8:38 am - NJ
VSG on 03/08/12

You look great!  I wish I could have chocolate everyday but that unleashes the monster in me!!

   
  4' 11" HW 218 SW 214 Original Goal of 125 in 8.5 mos Lowest Weight 119 CW 133 Trying to get back in the 122-128 range 

    

sonia29
on 5/9/14 9:16 am
Awesome job!

 

29y/ 5'4 / HW 265/SW 255/CW 120.1/Final goal 125

    

frisco
on 5/9/14 10:04 am

Congrats on 2 !!!!

Great post!!!!

Thanks for keeping it for reals !!!!

Butt wipping...... just a simple thing....here are some of my "twisted" thoughts on that subject.....

I told myself once when I was having a reach problem....... If god wanted me to be this fat he would have made my arms longer....

Than I started looking at obese people and visualizing (measuring) and thinking...... no ******g way can that person wipe their own azz......

There... I said it out loud !!!!

On that note ..... Congrats ! You put the work in and you look great !!!

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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busboss1
on 5/9/14 10:10 am
VSG on 12/18/12

Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary! You look fabulous! Glad to read you are enjoying life!

   Starting weight-244.4   Currently-145.2   Surgeon goal-150   My own goal-140        

      

     

    
sleevemama
on 5/9/14 10:16 am
VSG on 04/30/13

What a difference! You look great!

 HW:266 SW:229 GW:140 CW:140  Maintenance 11/6/13

  

jacreasy
on 5/9/14 2:18 pm
VSG on 04/23/12

Thanks! ! ;)

                                      

(VSG)  HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165  kiss

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