MG1776 275 Posted August 6, 2018 Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body. 8 KimTriesRNY, TallyJeepGirl, YeahOkay31 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Z 4,139 Posted August 6, 2018 @MG1776 Congrats man! Epic transition! 1 MG1776 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchids&Dragons 9,047 Posted August 6, 2018 Congrats, you look fantastic! Thanks for sharing your inspiring success story! 1 MG1776 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimTriesRNY 1,853 Posted August 6, 2018 Wow! Amazing change! Look at that smile! 1 MG1776 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wanda247 908 Posted August 6, 2018 54 minutes ago, MG1776 said: Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body. WOW!! Dude, you look great...congratulations on your transformation and keep it up. Pictures like yours really motivate me. YESSS!! 1 MG1776 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchids&Dragons 9,047 Posted August 6, 2018 You know, in general calling someone a "gutless wonder" is an insult, but in your case . . . 1 2 MG1776, Separ1418 and LauriW reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
browneyez42 280 Posted August 6, 2018 Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body.Awesome!Sleeved on April 25, 2018HW: 258SW: 238CW: 209GW: 165 1 Orchids&Dragons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MG1776 275 Posted August 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said: You know, in general calling someone a "gutless wonder" is an insult, but in your case . . . I'll take that for sure!!! 1 Orchids&Dragons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MG1776 275 Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt Z said: @MG1776 Congrats man! Epic transition! @Matt Z Thank you kind sir! It sure has been quite a ride. Surreal at times, but well worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted August 6, 2018 Wowser wow wow! Looking,good and we on here, know the struggle you went,through to get there. 👐Clapping for your achievement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neri 73 Posted August 8, 2018 You look amazing! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BostonWLKC 807 Posted August 8, 2018 Wow nice job! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J San 1,071 Posted August 10, 2018 Good for you man, you look great. Congrats on your success. The mental is REAL but with help form folks like you posting your encouragement it helps tons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites