2 years in to a new life!
As of 9/27, I am officially 2 years post VSG. I absolutely LOVE it.
Two years ago, I did something that would forever change my life.. I decided to get new shoes and stop standing next to horse butts. ;) Ok- among other things..
I’m grateful for every bit of my life both before and after my turning point. I was 26 years old and 367lbs. I’d lose and gain the same 60 give or take.. I felt hopeless. I finally decided that I wasn’t actually living anymore. I was headed for an early grave- be it physical or emotional.. Whichever came first. I finally decided to do something about which I had always been skeptical. I had what is called a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on 9/27/10. Along with that, I made some drastic lifestyle changes. I set out to prove mostly to myself that I could do this the “rightÂÂ" way. I chose to cut out gluten and refined sugar from my diet, I started running.. I haven't stopped. I have my amazing friends and family to thank for the joy of today and ability to never regret the past. I feel like I’m actually living now. I’m thankful to have been on both sides of this fight.
It’s my hope that opening up about my experience may help someone else in theirs. Just one ounce of encouragement can mean the world. I am so truly aware.
My friends, family, coworkers, YoungLife have all stood behind me this entire time. The difference now? Now they can see around me.. ;) I’ve never been so happy to lose 190 of something in my entire life.
THANK YOU ALL!!!
Picture on left is at 355 in August of 2010- Picture on Right is at 176 lbs in September 2012:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578511_9156810760 82_15936426_n.jpg
Two years ago, I did something that would forever change my life.. I decided to get new shoes and stop standing next to horse butts. ;) Ok- among other things..
I’m grateful for every bit of my life both before and after my turning point. I was 26 years old and 367lbs. I’d lose and gain the same 60 give or take.. I felt hopeless. I finally decided that I wasn’t actually living anymore. I was headed for an early grave- be it physical or emotional.. Whichever came first. I finally decided to do something about which I had always been skeptical. I had what is called a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on 9/27/10. Along with that, I made some drastic lifestyle changes. I set out to prove mostly to myself that I could do this the “rightÂÂ" way. I chose to cut out gluten and refined sugar from my diet, I started running.. I haven't stopped. I have my amazing friends and family to thank for the joy of today and ability to never regret the past. I feel like I’m actually living now. I’m thankful to have been on both sides of this fight.
It’s my hope that opening up about my experience may help someone else in theirs. Just one ounce of encouragement can mean the world. I am so truly aware.
My friends, family, coworkers, YoungLife have all stood behind me this entire time. The difference now? Now they can see around me.. ;) I’ve never been so happy to lose 190 of something in my entire life.
THANK YOU ALL!!!
Picture on left is at 355 in August of 2010- Picture on Right is at 176 lbs in September 2012:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578511_9156810760 82_15936426_n.jpg
HW: 367 SW: 341
Wow - you look awesome! Glad everything is going well - thanks for the inspiration!
Lucy 
(Imma Loser!)
HW 335 SW 311 CW 181.2 -- Goals: Twoderville - 6/7/11, 280 - 7/1/11, 260 - 8/1/11, 240 - 10/30/11 Centry Club - 11/22/11, 220 - 12/27/11 Onederland - 5/25/12, 180 - , 170 (surgeons goal) -
We shall see where this leads...
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