1 Year today.

[alegna242 1]

Hello everyone. My name is Angela and a year ago today I changed my life. I had the sleeve. As of today I have lost a total 74 pounds. I reached my initial goal of 150 about a month ago and now I am 146. My 2nd goal is 140 and I am only 6 pounds away! I am not sure how low I want to get but as of now it's still not a problem to lose. I have not started any exercise regimen this whole time I just eat well when I can and get out more. This surgery has been a complete success for me and I have had no complications. I do not post on here very much but I do linger from time to time for those with questions. Now for some picture whoring!

I've used this one before I don't have much for before.

I guess this is my "official" 1 year picture!

[Maddie 9]

WOW. You look fantastic. Congrats on reaching goal.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

You go girl!! You look fantastic!!

Congrats and Happy Sleeversary!! Is that how its said? LOL not sure...

[alegna242 1]

Maddie ~

Thank you! I appreciate your congrats and comments!

Lil'miss ~

I'm not sure of the lingo lol, surgeversay, sleeversary I think they all are quite fine here! I'm not sure if I'm spelling them right lol!

Thanks for the comments hope the best with your surgeries!

[thinoneday 445]

Hello everyone. My name is Angela and a year ago today I changed my life. I had the sleeve. As of today I have lost a total 74 pounds. I reached my initial goal of 150 about a month ago and now I am 146. My 2nd goal is 140 and I am only 6 pounds away! I am not sure how low I want to get but as of now it's still not a problem to lose. I have not started any exercise regimen this whole time I just eat well when I can and get out more. This surgery has been a complete success for me and I have had no complications. I do not post on here very much but I do linger from time to time for those with questions. Now for some picture whoring!

I've used this one before I don't have much for before.

I guess this is my "official" 1 year picture!

You look great! Keep up the excellent work! :001_smile:

[PamelaAM 16]

You look fabulous!!! Now I really can't wait for mine. . .

[sleeve 4 me 910]

How wonderful! You go girl :001_smile: I'm praying for the same results!!!

[Dansha 16]

WOW!!!! Amazing. A world of difference with no exercise......interesting.

Girl keep it up, it's working.:001_smile:

Deb

[Jane_J 117]

Angela, you look wonderful. VSG really is the best for allowing us to become what we should be.

Hugs to you.

Jane x

[tiaras 0]

You look amazing! Especially considering you haven't exercised. Well done! x

[Deb 0]

Congratulations. You do look great! I am so glad it has been the life changing experience that you wanted!

[KathyM 14]

Wow girl, you look beautiful!! I am two weeks out from my surgery and you are truly inspiring!!

[Tiffykins 673]

YAY YAY many congrats chickee, you look marvelous ! ! ! Keep it up, you'll hit that next goal in no time.

[Calgarygirl 0]

You look so AMAZING!!! Thanks for posting your before and after picture, I love seeing the results, absolutely astounding! Way to go!!

[alegna242 1]

Thank you to everyone that has posted congrats and well wishes. For those whom are pre-op you will succeed because this surgery is a successful one. (of course there are exceptions).

I feel the reasons I have been successful despite not having a set workout regime are:

#1 My soul issue was I ate too much, besides too many carbs I ate pretty well thus the sleeve took care of that main problem.

#2 I was and still am not a sweets person. No addiction to pop or sodas for me. Once I got off the carb craze I felt the benefits of Protein I was hooked. I still have a weakness for garlic bread tho:)

#3 I have not been overweight all my life. Until bad birth control at 15 and pregnancy at 18 I was never overweight my whole life! I came into this world premature and severely underweight actually! I can only imagine how much more difficult it would be if I was at a BMI of 40 since I could remember.

#4 I was 27 when I had my surgery. Not to discourage anyone that is older but you know what they say about age and weight loss.......

Anywho- that's my take on this.

I feel though anyone with a great attitude can achieve success with this surgery. It helps to have a supporting people in your life. I did not get to my goal weight until I was 11 months out so make sure you pack patience! Easier to say then do, I know. Now I have a lot of stomach fat to go and stretched skin so I am still in size 10 even though I am 146. I *think* that wouldn't be so predominant if I worked out. but I know no matter what I'll need a TT. But, I can always try working out and see that's the great thing! Thanks again to all that may read!

-Angela