5-Month Surgiversury TODAY! -141.5

Stephen P.
on 10/27/14 3:08 am - MA

VSG on 05/27/14

Hi everyone,

As the subject says, 5 months ago at this very hour, I was sitting in the recovery room coming out of the anesthesia. I never had any true regrets, but rather concerns (if you look at my blog you will see lol).

Originally, my goal was to lose 150lbs in the first 6 months. I am not sure how realistic or unrealistic that was. My surgeon thought it was a little aggressive, but I am pleased to report that # is within striking distance for next month. I weighed in this morning at my monthly date with the scale and I am down 141.5 lbs (in exactly 5 months). I am thrilled that I have lost a good chunk, but at the same time it is daunting and a tad depressing that I am only halfway to where I need to be! It is amazing how out of hand I let my weight problem become! I try not to dwell on it but sometimes I am not successful. I wish I did this 10 years ago but I guess better late than never.

As always I want to thank everyone for their kind words, help and support and I hope someday I can do the same for others on here !

SURGERY DATE:05-27-14//1st weigh-in,6-10-14: -45.1 lbs//2nd weigh-in,7-10-14: -24.0 lbs//3rd weigh-in,8-12-14:-27.6.// 4th weigh-in,9-27-14 -31.2//5th weigh-in,10-27-14: -13.6// 6th weigh-in,11-19-2014: -18// 7th weigh-in,12-27-14 -10// 8th weigh-in 01-26-15 -13.4// 9th Weigh-in 02-27-15 ???

Gwen M.
on 10/27/14 3:12 am

VSG on 03/13/14

Congratulations on your awesome success! Keep it up :D

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Mary Gee
on 10/27/14 3:25 am - AZ

VSG on 05/14/14

Congratulations - that is SUPER! Very happy for you.

HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175

Elizabeth C.
on 10/27/14 3:26 am - Mansfield, TX

That's amazing progress!!! Keep up the good work! :)

5'-5" ~ Lap Band 03/2008 Converted to Sleeve 11/6/2014 HW 296 Start Pre Op Diet for Sleeve 226 SW 217 -9 M1: 202 -15 M2: 196 -6 M3: 186 -10 M4: 180 -6 M5: 176 -4 M6: 171 -5 M7: 167 -4 M8: 165 -2 M9: 161 -4 M10: 158 -3 M11: 158 -0

WLStruggles
on 10/27/14 3:48 am

WOW! Congrats! What amazing numbers! So what if you don't get to 150, you are doing spectacular! I didn't know those kinds of numbers were even possible in such a short amount of time!

Stephen P.
on 10/27/14 5:17 am - MA

VSG on 05/27/14

Unfortunately when you start off weighing as much as a sub-compact car, these numbers are possible! lol. Thank you though for the kind words.

SURGERY DATE:05-27-14//1st weigh-in,6-10-14: -45.1 lbs//2nd weigh-in,7-10-14: -24.0 lbs//3rd weigh-in,8-12-14:-27.6.// 4th weigh-in,9-27-14 -31.2//5th weigh-in,10-27-14: -13.6// 6th weigh-in,11-19-2014: -18// 7th weigh-in,12-27-14 -10// 8th weigh-in 01-26-15 -13.4// 9th Weigh-in 02-27-15 ???

jenn1469
on 10/27/14 4:10 am

Wow this is awesome

Jennifer

Tracy D.
on 10/27/14 4:13 am - Papillion, NE

VSG on 05/24/13

Wow, Stephen - you are doing AWESOME! I'm sure it gets hard to think about how much longer it may take to get to goal but think of this way: the days and months are going to go by no matter what. And at least now you are getting healthier and increasing your lifespan with every passing day.