Veterans! Lets Paint a Picture for our Newbies!

bablot33
on 5/19/12 12:47 am - NY

Wow....congrats to all of you. As newbies we needed to see all that is possible with this tool and you vets has shown us...thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am 4 weeks out looking forward to reaching a healthier weight. So proud of you all! :)

BellaSaid35
on 5/19/12 12:17 pm

I love this thread. Thank you all.

lanunes
on 5/19/12 8:01 pm - CA

VSG on 07/19/11

I am only 10 months post- op but wanted to share a top 5 so far .....=) Sorry I don't have any pictures but hopefully soon.

1). I can cross my legs now. Sometimes I do it just for the thrill of it....lol
2). I enjoy trying on clothes......in regular sizes (not plus size).
3). Not having to worry about fitting into seats.....anywhere!
4). Getting out of the house and living! Went ice skating and now kayaking =)
5). Not obsessing about food EVERY minute of the day!!!!

Leslie Nunes

PhillyGal135
on 5/20/12 9:57 am - Phila, PA

RNY on 01/07/13

Thank you all so much for this thread. I'm just beginning my journey. I haven't even had my first consult yet. I'm about 99% sure this is for me and found what you all have shared very inspirational.

Arlene

Paul C.
on 5/21/12 7:30 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

1) Ran a 5K this showed me that with hard work anything is possible.
2) Had my baby girl!
3) No longer take any meds for Diabetes or my other comorbidities
4) I am a role model to my children
5) I love my gym time
6) I love my long runs
7) I love long bike rides

Morning of

5K With my son:

My oldest with his second place medal in a 5K I set the pace for him

First half Marathon finish:

getting my bike on at a Tri

Finishers bling for me and my son at my last tri and his aquathon

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

hrford
on 5/23/12 5:44 am

VSG on 03/19/12

Fantastic. What a great example for your son as well.

HW: 270 SW: 234.4 CW: 135.0 1stGW:149 (GOAL MET)afreshstart-hreneeh.blogspot.com/
1st 5k: 5/12/12 44:55 PR 4miles: 12/31/2012 35:49

AKelley1981
on 5/22/12 2:22 pm - OH

You all have me over hear in tears. I am 2 weeks away from my big day. I am so scared, I hope I look half as good as you all do.

lady_myst
on 5/23/12 1:48 am

RNY on 09/09/10

Way to go everyone!!! what a great motivation!! i got goosebumps! I cant think of just five things honestly. But i do know the one i cherish and hold to my heart the most is the relationship i can now enjoy with my children. I dont have to let others chase them or play with them or wrestle with them. I dont have to stay home because i am too scared to go to their events and embarrass them. I dont have to go to events and concentrate on the looks and stares instead of how proud i am of my children. I am PRESENT today with my kids. It rocks. I bike ride, play, wrestle, laugh, engage with them in ways i could not before. I will always be grateful to Dr. Versteeg and my therapist before him for helping me get here and stay here. I am a playful mom now. I have always been a loving mom, but just a more playful one now. ;)

Miss Redd
on 5/23/12 2:48 am, edited 5/23/12 2:52 am - Lancashire, United Kingdom

RNY on 11/28/06

Hi all!

I started out not being able to walk without help. I could hear my heart beating in my head when I was laying down at night. I felt like my life was ebbing away. I was really only surviving, secretly hoping to be "taken" in my sleep. It hurt to live.

So now?

1) I can run up and down the stairs no problem!
2) I do not have to look down at the arms on a chair before I sit down to be sure I will fit
3) I am a Grandma!!!!
4) I can MOVE-really move!
5) I have tomorrow, and LOTS of hope!!

One last note. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! And-DO NOT DO THIS ALONE! We need each other!

Finally-thank you to all the kind souls who have helped me make it to this day! So much gratitude!!

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