my VSG Journey

The face of someone who hasn't exercised in 4 weeks and just managed a 4km walk! I hate myself for being so excited about it 😂❤️ #goals #weightloss #holidays

Jan 2016 vs April 2017 10kg difference (+lower body lift) Post op 3.5wks

Face to face Friday! This is it This is my comparison… I can’t believe how much has changed in two years. 62kg. 62 reasons to work hard and keep going!

Getting a vomiting bug.

#teds and #snuggles standard #nightin

First time I've jumped on the scales since my surgery. Not pushing myself at all at the moment because I know swellhell will impact everything!! But seriously guys-- I'm in the 70s!! 😍

I'm starting to feel human again!!! Today my last drain finally comes out!!!! Hoooray!!! I moved and sat a lot more yesterday which feels soo good! Still stiff and sore but it is really getting better. This time last week I was feeling so unwell, now I'm so happy I made this decision! Bring on more recovery!!

This is the view looking down! I can’t believe how different I am! My dad couldn’t believe the change in me when I stood up in front of him the first time! I have managed to kick the pain killers other than simple analgesia which has cleared my head but means getting comfortable is tricky. By far the lower body lift has definitely hindered this. My stomach doesn’t really cause me any pain it’s just the pain from the incisions on my back. I got a better look at myself today after my shower (which I managed without fainting OR needing a nurse to wash me) and the tears were there! I am feeling so much better, just starting to mobilise some more still have one abdominal drain left but managed to ditch the IV finally.

Well all went downhill on day 2. Was a pretty horrible day! I fainted twice trying to get to the bathroom and shower but finally made it. In the morning I was absolutely regretting my decision. I can’t remember a time I had ever felt that sick or in pain. But after a shower I got to catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and reminded myself of the time and journey I’ve been on. He staff and nurses are just so supportive.

Muuuch more alive this afternoon! Feeling even semi human again! Bit of pain but nothing I can’t deal with! All in all the surgeon removed 6kg of skin and fat/tissue, (13lbs) and kindly put about a Kilo back into my butt to give me more shape!

I've survived so far!! The pain isn't too bad, my surgery was delayed and I didn't go in until 6:30pm but the surgeon told my family it went smoothly. Just battling a little nausea now, but nothing I can't deal with!

Pretty happy with my pre-op weight! Been working my butt off the last few weeks to get myself back down... last time I was this weight I was super sick, not eating/drinking/exercising so really happy for myself!

BIG day today! Excuse the frizzy hair and no makeup! Can’t wait to get this show on the road! Tummy tuck and lower body lift!

Feeling So good tonight! Only a week and a half until my reconstructive surgery, cannot wait!!