11 Months Post VSG W/PICS

Hey all!

Just spent the last 8 months in Afghanistan so getting on here to post updates was not really an option.  Either way just wanted to post a quick update.  Below are photos of my sons High School JROTC Veterans Day Ceremony, the first one was taken 11/11/11 (1 month prior to my VSG) and the second was taken exactly one year later (11/11/12) with a difference of 86 pounds!  I was able to reach my goal weight in just under 8 months!

High blood pressure - GONE! - High Cholesterol - GONE! - Diabetes - GONE! = VSG saved my life!  I am also more active now than I have ever been.  I currently track just under 6 miles per day walking/running (Tracked via Fitbit).

BEFORE - November 11, 2011

11 Months Post VSG - November 11, 2012

11 Months Post VSG - November 9, 2012

Alan, you have done amazing!!!  You are an inspiration to me & others.  Thank you for updating us!!!!

Awesome what a year post surgery and sticking to the program can do!! You look great!!

Hi Alan 

What a transformation!  You have done a great job.............looking good, looking healthy, looking happy!  Be proud of your accomplishments! 

Those are two very special Veteran's Days for you.........thanks for sharing.

Congratulations

Ree

Congratulations!  Thank you for sharing your success!

Thanks for the inspiration. What a difference a year can make-in both of you!

Wooohooo Handsome devil! lol  CONGRATULATIONS on an awesome job! Keep rockin' that sleeve. I know what you feel with having those comobids gone - mine are gone also and I feel like a whole new person!

Fantastic!!!  You look great and so comfortable in your skin.  Enjoy your new energy!! 

WTG  Alan

 You look awesome and I know you feel better. Congrats on the weight loss and thanks so much for your service in Afghanistan!! Truly appreciated.

Awesome !!!

frisco