Today marks the 1 year mark that my entire life changed

Dec 04, 2013

Well this time last year, to the day, I changed my life by having my VSG. I have lost a total of 113lbs in 12 months. I went from a size 3x shirts and 26W pants, to now a L or XL shirt and a 12/14 pants. I can not believe it! Sometimes I ask myself 'is this shit truly real?'. It's like all of those times you would tell yourself "this year I am going to lose weight and get healthy and diet" but in reality you know that it never really worked for you. So you had nothing to look forward to. Now that I had VSG, it truly happened to me. My dream did come true. I am healthier, and I have a quality of life now.

My journey has had its ups and downs which is totally okay. I had developed gallstones and had my gallbladder removed March 30th, almost 4 months post op, then I developed appendicitis (which is not tied to VSG in any way) August 26th, almost 9 months post op. Right now I have some random discomfort from possible gas pains, and I do have some flabby skin that I don't necessarily like, but hey, I am still 113lbs smaller and will NEVER go back to the highest weight ever again!

In the past year I have developed self confidence, which I never had. I see myself having a quality of life now, where before I never did. I want to do so many things I never would admitsuch as skydiving which will be August 2014. I go on roller coasters again sine I know I can fit with NO issues at all. I flew twice and didn't need a seat belt extender, and fit comfortably for once. I don't have to shop at Lane Bryant anymore, I can go to the regular sections, even the juniors sections for clothes. My shoe size went from a 10/11 to a 9/9.5. My ring size went from a 9 to a loose 7.

I have never been this happy in my entire life. This was the best decision I have ever made and if I had to do it all over again, I would!

Peace, love, and healthy living

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12/05/2012
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