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It just dawned on me that yesterday was one year since my VSG. Here are a couple of progress pics and screenshots of my smart BMI charts.

As of this morning, I've lost 112.4lbs. At 5'8", my measurements are 39"-28"-39". I'm not sure what they were at my heaviest of 170lbs. When clothes shopping, I reach for a size 6, but of course every store/brand is different.

Without doubt, I am thrilled with my progress. Still a few pounds away from my goal.

I have never been normal weight as an adult and I must admit that my self-image is quite skewed. The numbers don't match what I perceive in the mirror. It's definitely weird.

I love to run and move now. It feels amazing and freeing. My body can do things that I've haven't experienced in decades.

This surgery was worth every hard-earned cent it cost me. I am grateful every day for my good fortune. Thank you to everyone here at BP for allowing me to vent and hopefully help others in turn.

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Whoa Nelly! Congrats! That's fantastic doll. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

(I'm sorry they decapitated you during surgery. :( )

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Woo hoo!!! Congrats!

Fluff.. nah, the decapitation happened preop.. see the before pic.

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nice job.. Even your skin looks different (maybe is the light in photo). Best of luck reaching your goal.. and keep it up!

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Congrats. You look great. I'm almost a year out myself and it's such an amazing accomplishment.

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Congrats!!! You look amazing! Great inspiration! I’m getting close to goal and need to keep pushing myself to get there! Your post reminds me that it’s worth it! Great job!


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Wow! Great job!!!

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It just dawned on me that yesterday was one year since my VSG. Here are a couple of progress pics and screenshots of my smart BMI charts.
As of this morning, I've lost 112.4lbs. At 5'8", my measurements are 39"-28"-39". I'm not sure what they were at my heaviest of 170lbs. When clothes shopping, I reach for a size 6, but of course every store/brand is different.
Without doubt, I am thrilled with my progress. Still a few pounds away from my goal.
I have never been normal weight as an adult and I must admit that my self-image is quite skewed. The numbers don't match what I perceive in the mirror. It's definitely weird.
I love to run and move now. It feels amazing and freeing. My body can do things that I've haven't experienced in decades.
This surgery was worth every hard-earned cent it cost me. I am grateful every day for my good fortune. Thank you to everyone here at BP for allowing me to vent and hopefully help others in turn.

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Congratulations! You look amazing!

Sent from my Nexus 5 using BariatricPal mobile app

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