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Perfectly Imperfect: Ashley's VSG Story



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I won't have my VSG until January. Your posts have really inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. (It can never be said enough: You look faaaaaaabulous!)

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You look beautiful in your dress!! Can I ask how tall you are?

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Thank you for all these posts, it's a real treat to see start to now. You are absolutely stunning all dolled up for the wedding! Your husband's eyes must've popped clean out of his head when he saw you.

I hope you feel as wonderful on the inside to match.

I won't have my VSG until January. Your posts have really inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. (It can never be said enough: You look faaaaaaabulous!)

Thank you both so much. I can't begin to explain to you how it makes me feel to know that I've been an inspiration. It makes me all mushy and happy!!! :)

I'm happy to help in anyway I can so PLEASE if you have any questions don't hesitate to message me. I'll help the most I can.

I found someone on here to be my sounding board and now she and I are best friends!

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You look beautiful in your dress!! Can I ask how tall you are?

Thank you!! I am 5'7". I started at 316 (size 24) and I'm currently 186 (size 14)

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Thanks for sharing your story. I must say you look alot smaller than 186 in that picture. I too am 5ft7in. Now I can picture myself at that weight, thanks for that. I started at 260 hw and am now 215 only 2 months out from surgery. I hope to be able to get to onederland before the end of the year. Awesome job.

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Thanks for sharing your story. I must say you look alot smaller than 186 in that picture. I too am 5ft7in. Now I can picture myself at that weight, thanks for that. I started at 260 hw and am now 215 only 2 months out from surgery. I hope to be able to get to onederland before the end of the year. Awesome job.

Thank you! I actually get that a lot. Most friends guess I'm a size 10/12. I think it's because I get pretty narrow right below my boobs (where this dress comes in at) I still want to lose 36-41 more pounds putting me at 145-150. We'll see. I'm just letting my body lead the way lol

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Today is my 30th birthday, and I weigh less than I did when I was in high school. 30th birthday weight is 183.8!

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Today is my 30th birthday, and I weigh less than I did when I was in high school. 30th birthday weight is 183.8!

That's amazing! You must be stoked. Congrats!

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Congratulations! Enjoy your success, it must be a wonderful feeling ????????

Have a great 30th birthday!????????

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Made it to a size 12! I haven't been a size 12 since Jr. High!!!! (Like 7th grade)

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My new size 12's sitting on top of my old size 24's

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Loved reading through this thread. You look wonderful! Congrats!

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