VSG butterfly 19 Posted February 19, 2016 26 months post-op VSG and LOVING my life now. So much energy and vitality - i had no idea life could be this way! <3 You look gorgeous! Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queenwendy 121 Posted February 19, 2016 Found an old pic today, definately makes me not ever want to go back to the old me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Looking back I don't understand how I didn't realize I was so fat!This is from today just after my visit to the gym. 1 year and 2 days since surgery. According to my surgeon's scale, it is a 112lbs difference since surgery. According to the gym scale it is 116lbs. But like someone else on here said, that's just a BM waiting to happen! I can honestly say that the entire experience has been perception altering. I did not realize how much pain I was truly in on a daily basis. Most of my aches and pains are gone, high BP issues are gone, and the awful feeling when my blood sugar was too high is gone as well. Truly the best thing I have ever done for my health. Edited February 19, 2016 by BigViffer 1 Half-Tum reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted February 19, 2016 Aw hell, one more picture. Just because. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SparkleCat 521 Posted February 21, 2016 I am 22 months out and still embracing life as a normal sized person! Skiing? Hell yes! Wear a bikini, even with a bit of a gut??? Hell yes! Full body photo on a beach?? Hell yes!! And the following was 2 months prior to surgery Sent from my iPhone using BariatricPal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jawilliams07 8 Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) On the journey.... Down 41 pounds this morning full pics to come. So inspired by a lot of your photos. So many transformations this should be called the winners bench! It does not just come off there is discipline and hard work that comes with this life decision process. Edited February 21, 2016 by Jawilliams07 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catmom4 149 Posted February 21, 2016 I was sleeved 12/17/15. Down 35 since surgery and 60 since August 2015 when I first saw my surgeon. 1 Half-Tum reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTink2LilTink 723 Posted February 21, 2016 Tried on a pair of American Eagle jeans today. 38 waist 36 lenght cause I'm tall. They fit. Have not worn a 38 anything in over 20+ years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazzlee 2 Posted February 21, 2016 That is awesone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaDivaDev 129 Posted February 22, 2016 Tried on a pair of American Eagle jeans today. 38 waist 36 lenght cause I'm tall. They fit. Have not worn a 38 anything in over 20+ years. Looking GOOD LilTink!!!! ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1456071659.801881.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1456071677.755483.jpg I was sleeved 12/17/15. Down 35 since surgery and 60 since August 2015 when I first saw my surgeon. You look so amazing!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaDivaDev 129 Posted February 22, 2016 10 months post op and still a long way to go. Left side taken 7/26/14, Right side 7/27/15 YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! Gon' head on girl!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTink2LilTink 723 Posted February 23, 2016 After I saw your picture here, I got my butt back on the bench again to do presses. I want my chest to be as flat and man boob free as possible. You sir give me hope. Fat Paul 02~01.jpgLooking back I don't understand how I didn't realize I was so fat!IMG_20160219_130708~01.jpgThis is from today just after my visit to the gym. 1 year and 2 days since surgery. According to my surgeon's scale, it is a 112lbs difference since surgery. According to the gym scale it is 116lbs. But like someone else on here said, that's just a BM waiting to happen! I can honestly say that the entire experience has been perception altering. I did not realize how much pain I was truly in on a daily basis. Most of my aches and pains are gone, high BP issues are gone, and the awful feeling when my blood sugar was too high is gone as well. Truly the best thing I have ever done for my health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigViffer 3,544 Posted February 23, 2016 fter I saw your picture here, I got my butt back on the bench again to do presses. I want my chest to be as flat and man boob free as possible. You sir give me hope. A compliment I am humbled to hear, thank you very much! Now, as a recovering shoulder surgery patient I want to go on record right now and say this, I never do bench presses. Ever. While they are good for the pectorals, they are terrible for the shoulder (rotator cuff especially), and there are much better exercises for the chest! Also, I don't do heavy weights at all. The biggest dumbell I use is 35lbs.Tops.If I need more weight, I switch to bands or bodyweight exercises. I am terrified of another sport injury. That's where many of my troubles came from. If you want a good chest workout, you need to focus on the cable machine and only use the dumbbells for incline chest press and regular chest press. Using dumbbells allow for your shoulder to move naturally as opposed to locking it into an unnatural position. If you would be interested, I could write down my exercise routine (roughly) and start a thread. I make no claims of being a fitness guru nor a therapist, but what I do I got from my physical therapist and then from a sports medicine therapist I found online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maryanh 1 Posted February 24, 2016 Inspired..... Getting a workout in tonight and praying I continue on a routine. Thanks for sharing everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted February 24, 2016 fter I saw your picture here, I got my butt back on the bench again to do presses. I want my chest to be as flat and man boob free as possible. You sir give me hope. A compliment I am humbled to hear, thank you very much! Now, as a recovering shoulder surgery patient I want to go on record right now and say this, I never do bench presses. Ever. While they are good for the pectorals, they are terrible for the shoulder (rotator cuff especially), and there are much better exercises for the chest! Also, I don't do heavy weights at all. The biggest dumbell I use is 35lbs.Tops.If I need more weight, I switch to bands or bodyweight exercises. I am terrified of another sport injury. That's where many of my troubles came from. If you want a good chest workout, you need to focus on the cable machine and only use the dumbbells for incline chest press and regular chest press. Using dumbbells allow for your shoulder to move naturally as opposed to locking it into an unnatural position. If you would be interested, I could write down my exercise routine (roughly) and start a thread. I make no claims of being a fitness guru nor a therapist, but what I do I got from my physical therapist and then from a sports medicine therapist I found online. Yep write it down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites