6 month surgeriversary ! ! !

[Tiffykins 673]

Well, yesterday marked my 6 month surgeriversary for my band to sleeve revision.

I have lost a total of 103 pounds as of June 3rd.

I have dropped from a size 22-24W to a regular 14 or 15 in juniors.

From a 26/28 (4X) blouse/shirt to a Medium blouse/shirt. Sometimes a large depending on the cut of the shirt.

My shoe size shrunk from a 8W to a normal 7-7.5

My legs (thighs mainly) no longer go numb after extensive time on my feet.

I can see all the bones in my feet, and ankles.

Above all of the physical changes, my outlook on life is even more positive, and upbeat. I no longer feel like the "fattest" person in the group. I can walk around the mall for hours, shopping, and just enjoying being out of the house without my knees hurting after 30 minutes. I no longer experience shortness of breath when I walk up stairs. I look in the mirror and see a completely different woman, inside and out. I still see flaws within my body, but I'll live with those flaws instead of the fat rolls.

There have been many ups and downs over the last 6 months, but I would gladly endure all of it again. I used to take each day for granted, but now, I cherish each and every day that God has blessed me with on this Earth.

For those of you pre-op, my best advice is to do your research, prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. This surgery will change your life, not just your body or BMI.

For all of the post-ops, continue to ROCK your sleeve. Y'all have been my support system, and friends during this journey and without y'all I would seriously be lost.

For anyone struggling, get back to basics, lean on us, we're here for you, and we all believe that you can and will be successful.

Thank you all for taking this ride with me. It's been a wild ride for sure, but it's been totally worth it.

[LAN2k 18]

Well let me be the first to congratulate you because you have been through so much and have come out victorious. Your energy is amazing and you are an inspiration to anyone making this journey no matter what stage they are going through. God bless you Tiff for you have blessed so many others in your journey. May you stay fit, vibrant and healthy all of your days xxooxx

[JudyJudyJudy 7]

I can honestly say that your blogs/post are always uplifting, infomrative, and honest.

God bless you.

[newmom 0]

Wow! What an amazing transformation. We are so lucky to have you for wisdom and support.

[deedee 5]

I am so HAPPY for you! You are such an amazing woman and deserve all the wonderful joys in life that you're experiencing now and will experience in the future. You were one of the first people here that reached out to me when I was having an off day and sincerely touched me with your kindness. I do not feel that my journey through this process would have been the same without your words of encouragement and support. THANK YOU TIFF for being you and congratulations on your transformation!

[Malaika 50]

Tiffy - It's been so much fun to be on this ride with you -- and I don't even LIKE rollercoasters ... but with you, it's been a great ride and I'm happy we've gone through it all together. Even though we've never met in person (YET) I feel we've got a special bond!

You are an amazing woman - keep up the good work!

[attitudefree 2]

Tiff .... YOU ROCK!!

You are a wonderful person and you deserve much happiness.

Congrats!!

[youknowit 11]

Congrats! You are an inspiration. Glad to hear such a positive update! :w00t:

[Chancie 65]

WAY TO GO TIFFFFFFFFF!!

WONDERFUL success you have had and will continue to have!

Thanks for being here for me and everyone else!

It is a wild ride, and am glad I'm able to share it with you too!

[cajun 46]

Tiff,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I am so thrilled for you, and like the other comments, am so grateful for your honest and "right on" posts that have helped us all to keep a perspective. It is great to have you as a sleeve sister.

[sweetie333 3]

congratulationss Tiffykins. you must be so proud of yourself. you deserve a big party:)

best of luck always.

[Tiffykins 673]

Thank you all soooooooooooooo much.

Susan - One day, I swear we're going to get out to LV, and John isn't going to be able to pry me away. Maybe, just maybe if we get stationed in Texas, we could make the trip up there since airfare is so much cheaper from TX than it is from here and our podunk airports.

[joon 2]

Wow! Wonderful. Happy Happy day.

[Malaika 50]

Thank you all soooooooooooooo much.

Susan - One day, I swear we're going to get out to LV, and John isn't going to be able to pry me away. Maybe, just maybe if we get stationed in Texas, we could make the trip up there since airfare is so much cheaper from TX than it is from here and our podunk airports.

Cool Beans - there will be a guest room waiting for you two!

[carolyn24seven 11]

Tiffy, just saw this post. Great story, thanks for sharing. thanks for telling the ups and downs and how you got thru them over this time. My favorite has got to be the triangle of light story. I am just living for that moment. hahaha

Love ya Tiny~Tif, keep the stories coming.