blackanese25

I haven't been posting lately because honestly.. im not sure what else to say.. I have had one hell of a journey these past 6 months.. and I feel terrific.. I just want to let anyone out there that worried know.. if you work your sleeve it will work for you!!!!! I couldn't be happier.. Im not even sure that I want to hit goal because im really happy with where i am at right now.. i always said that around 160 would be good for me because i have a lot more muscle than most so at a heavier weight I think I look ok.. So instead of waiting to hit goal I am officially posting my before and after pic. Again a huge thank u too all of you for your support during my journey I hope I can be a support for others on their journey! anthem lap band policy.pdf me at my heaviest weightlossticker.bmp just before surgery in oct 2011 one month post op 2 months post op 3 monst post op 4 months post op 5 months post op ...............................DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!.................... I TOOK THIS PICTURE YESTERDAY ----TODAY IS OFFICIALLY 6 MONTHS POST OP FOR ME!

Im sure some of you have noticed that I deleted all my pictures.. and I will explain why.. Hopefully someone in an administrative position can give me insite on this. Because of all the Identity fraud going on I always check my name on the internet. Using my screen names, my real name, my email just to see what pulls up... here's what I found. I am on this site because I had a VERTICAL SLEEVE! not any other surgery.. and yet somehow my profile had been duplicated on the RNY, Gastric bypass and band website, because they are all run by the same people. all of my pictures that I had posted on here, all my information and all my posts!!!! I AM NOT OK WITH THAT!!! I had to go into each site and delete all my information and even though I absolutely think that VST is a great help and motiviational tool for all, I do not agree with sharing all my information on other sites. I have tried to email support on several occasions to delete my account permanently with no response from anyone. I don't know if any of you are aware that you information is being used on these other sites as well but if you didn't know... I hope this is informative to you. I would honestly suggest pulling your email address in google and see what pops up so you are aware of what information is being put on the internet regarding your personal information and life as well as pictures. I have met soooooo many wonderful people on this site and I truely had people inspire ME as I hope that I have been able to inspire others... And I apologize to anyone if you felt i deserted you as a mentor. That was not my intention. I have had a few emails from people saying that they enjoyed the motivation that I provided and I hope that you can continue to receive the motiviation that you desire, but unfortunately I am removing all pictures of myself and all pertinent information regarding myself, for my own peace of mind. But most of all I wanted to let others know just incase you weren't aware that your information is being shared with other websites that are owned by the same individuals. YOU CAN LITERALLY USE YOUR SAME LOGIN INFO THAT YOU USE FOR VST ON THESE OTHER WEBSITES RNYTALK.COM SLEEVEPLICATIONTALK.COM LAPBANDTALK.COM SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME HOW THATS RIGHT?!?!?!?!?!? OR ETHICAL!

Today marks my 6 month anniversary.. I am 11 lbs from goal, but not trying to lose anymore weight. I officially posted my before, during and after pics in the success section of VST if you are interested in looking at them.. but i will post 2 pics here.. my before and after. I again would like to say thank you to everyon that followed my blog and my journey.. I hope I was able to inspire some of you and be a helping hand to anyone that needed it... And i appreicate all of your support. so without further ado.... me at my heaviest.. me yesterday 06-11-12

sorry they got deleted everyone.. not quite sure how i managed that.. but here is at least my before and after.

feeling great!!! lol the best part... no pain.. its amazing what losing weight will do for all your aches and pains.

Ive said it before and ill say it again......... I luv the man room!

LOL ... I love you guys... I really can't say it enought thank you sooooooooooo much!!! I have to admit a lot of my success came from this forum... it came from everyones support and luv for each other! when I first started trust me I was asking allllllll kinds of questions.. and it was because of the other vets that I was able to have the journey that I had so please feel free to ask anything. I do have some lose skin, but honestly every day that I work out or do my exercise I am toning up little by little, the fact that I started working out at week 3 is probably what helped a lot and the fact that I always did some sort of exercise even before the surgery.. I exfoliate and use firming lotion just to aide in the process. Its still there, and im sure after I have kids i will want a tummy tuck. lol. the real issue that I have is genetics... I have strech marks everywhere which sucks but the only thing that will make those go away is time, your skin is always shedding cells and eventually the strechmarks will fade but the only thing I care about is me being healthy... If a guy doesn't want me cuz i have stretch marks or a little lose skin... well ...HE CAN KICK ROCKS! but thankfully I have a man who loves me for me. I have had a lot of people message me, and I just want you to know I don't mind it one little bit, I will answer any question that you might have to the best of my ability... just as others have helped me im just payin it forward. )

I am definitely all smiles here!!! lol this sleeved has changed my life.. im happy, im healthy, im able to do things that i thought i couldn't anymore.. but most importantly im able to do things i never dreamed about! My confidence is back and I just feel like i have a 2nd chance to be a better me!

Thank u pia...I actually started at 238 the day of surgery...and I'm down to 160. So a total of 78 lbs. In 7 months , but I've only lost 4lbs this month...I'm not trying to lose anymore weight..I'm happy with 160..I think I will look sickly if I lose anymore.

Thank you so much! ) and congrats on upcoming surgery, im sure you are gonna do just fine.. cuz you've already took the hardest step, deciding to get the surgery! I can promise you 2 things... Its not gonna be easy, but it will be the best decision you ever made if work your sleeve! Thank you!!! Im feeling good, and i know you will be right where i am! Im glad that i can inspire you, cuz a few months ago i was saying the same thing to someone who inspired me! Its one of the greatest things about this site... everyone is here to support each other! I cant wait to hear how your journey goes! So keep me posted! AGAIN... THANK YOU EVERYONE! HAVING YOUR SUPPORT THESE FEW MONTHS IS WHAT GAVE ME THE STRENGTH TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT I DID WHEN I HAD PEOPLE IN MY LIFE GIVING ME CRAP FOR IT! Funny part is.... if they're not giving me crap for being to big... they're givin me crap for being too skinny! lol... THANK GOODNESS IM NOT HERE TO PLEASE THEM! this one was just for me!!!!!

you look fantastic!!!!!!

I appreciate that and i agree it really is all about attitude, I have seen first hand how just thinking the sleeve will do all the work , or even gastric bypass will do the work for you, and people end up not happy with the results.. Some people think i took the easy way out, but I worked my but off! I was in the gym 6 days a week running 3 days a week doing circuit training 3 days a week. So easy was not part of this! I worked for every pound lost. and i know you will do amazing because you have the right attitude as well! Thank you so much, im glad that i can be a positive influence for you. and trust me it is not easy being in that bikini, im still really self conscious but im workin on it..lol

ok i know there are way more men out there than this!! i want to see you guys, hear you guys on this forum, your input is as much needed as the woman, and actually sometimes its nice to have a guys perspective.. Are you guys shy or something... lol... WHERE ARE ALL THE MEN?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

looking good!!!!

oh you know.. just stopped eating..and started working out..lol

congrats u look absolutely amazing!

again a huge THANK YOU to everyone.. you all put smiles on my face tonight.. and i was actually having, and kind of still am having a bad night! but then i get on here and my troubles take a back seat for a little while! so again to my VST family... Thank you so very much for all of your ongoing support!