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Absolutely Amazing! - Guntersville, AL

When I embarked on my weight-loss journey a year...

When I embarked on my weight-loss journey a year and 2 months ago, excess skin was something that continued to cling on my mind as the weight was coming off. Weight Loss is something that we can control, but the excess skin is something that, unfortunately, we do not have control over. As I accomplished my weight-loss goal and super stoked, I was somewhat still self conscious due to the skin. This being my first time to ever be in such position, I was completely in nerves, but they made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. After a couple of consultations, I made my mind to go forth with the surgery. I am almost 2 weeks post op and I already am extremely please with the results. 

3 months post op

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My Doctor: William J. Vinyard, MD

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Local surgeon and word of mouth. I decided to schedule a consultation with Dr. Vinyard and was completely amazed by his staff and genuine concern to help me reach my goals. From the moment I left the OR I was completely taken care off by his staff as well as Dr. Vinyard. I thank Dr. Vinyard for the awesome job he has done which now gives me full power to continue to work towards reaching my goals in fitness.

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newmetime 22 May 2013
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! You look amazing!!! Your hard work paid off, adn your results are very nice. Good looking man. :)
Candycakes23 27 Apr 2013
Dammmm you look hottt :)
jackie23 17 Apr 2013
You look great, good luck!
True Fish 9 Mar 2013
You look great! And happy!
mel_sweet 27 Feb 2013
Good results! I believe once the swelling subsides, you'll end up with some pretty nice abs LOL Good luck!
mythreeboys 26 Feb 2013
Wow - you look awesome! Great Job. I hope you are really happy and proud of yourself. I know it's really hard work! That is an amazing transformation.
Serpent2013 26 Feb 2013
Looking great! Did you get your drains out?
EdwinVelezSuccess 26 Feb 2013
I did!!
EdwinVelezSuccess 26 Feb 2013
I added a new pic.. 14 days post op
Serpent2013 27 Feb 2013
Freedom! Don't go over doing it now friend! That's the tricky part. Especially the first few days post drain removal. Cheers
Serpent2013 24 Feb 2013
Wow, you look really great! What an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story with us...you are pretty fun to look at, just sayin' :)
EdwinVelezSuccess 25 Feb 2013
Haha....thank you
Bostonbelle 24 Feb 2013
Wow! You look great. Congrats on your success story. I am undergoing my belt lipectomy tomorrow morning and your story has helped reassure me this is the right thing to do. Hope your recovery continues to go well!
EdwinVelezSuccess 24 Feb 2013
Thank you! Good Luck with everything and I am sure you will be completely satisfied!
Bostonbelle 24 Feb 2013
Thanks! I am sure I will!
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 21 Feb 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!

Wow! What a transformation. Congratulations on the weight loss, you obviously worked really hard and put in a lot of effort. You aleady look great in your post-op photos, I can only assume those results will continue to get better, right?

Have you had much pain and downtime following your surgery?

EdwinVelezSuccess 21 Feb 2013
I wouldn't say it has been pain, but more of a discomfort feeling. Today is exactly 2 weeks post-op and I am feeling amazing! I'm returning to work Monday.
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 21 Feb 2013

Awesome, I'm glad everything has gone so well for you. Almost at the end of a long process, but it looks like it's all been worth it!

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