Today I Am Exactly 14 Months Post Gastric Sleeve Op

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Thanks everyone for making a gal feel so special!! I've been a little down lately though I haven't shown it. The pain and no workouts has gotten to me a bit. My workouts have been such a great motivator for me, and kept me sane and feeling sooo high! I do miss it really bad. But, you have all gotten me having that feeling again!!! :Banane57: Much love and blessings to each and every one!!!

Congrats, you have worked so hard. I thought you had surgery in August 2010...or were you Sept? Well, if Sept, I am just two days behind you so we make a great team.

No matter how many months out, you are an great leader who we all admire. Thanks for showing your sad, glad and bad *(*& photos which are amazing.

Hugs.

I had totally forgot we were sleeved so close together, but yes we are both "September Sleevers". You hit your goal way before I did! Big hugs my dear friend. Whooottt!!! Wondering where the other September Sleevers are???

I admire ur strength on daily basis:) and I can never forget how u can always make a person feel so special and powerful:) great things happen to great ppl like urself.

U are strong woman Irene:) and u are living proof for everyone who is about to have the sleeve step that it is a dream maker but ONLY if u are willing to invest hard work and not let go of ur willpower:)

Cant wait till u start running again and kick my mind everyday with the challenges u motivate me to face when u log in ur activities:)

You are doing amazingly great! we are the same weight now!! but u can wear size 6 and I am struggling to fit my 14 lol I am not jealous am just driven forward to be where u are:) God bless u dear:)

You keep me inspired daily, and make me anxious to get back on that treadmill!!!! Ugghhh I'm sooo missing it right now. I know I'm going to be sore once I get back on. It only takes a few weeks for the muscles to get used to not doing much, but good thing is once you've been conditioned one time, it's not as hard to get back to what you know. THANK YOU for always being such a blessing for me!!! :wub:

You look hawt. Just totally hot, full stop. Dammit woman, we are the same height but I weigh like 15lb less than you...but you are just waaaayyyy slimmer and better-shaped than me. I'm jealous of your great rack, your badonkadonk (I wish I had even a little bit!!) and your awesomely awesome collarbones and smooth neck. I AM JEALOUS, okay? I admit it!! LOL.

Anyhoo, congrats on your continued awesomeness and I love how you share your progress and photos with us. Yay you!!!

ETA: Oh yeah, and you totally wear smaller sizes than me. :ciappa:

EATA: That emoticon I just posted has a way nicer a$$ than I do. :incazzato:

LOL!!! You totally cracked me up! I can't explain the reason I weigh so much. The few people in real life I choose to tell how much I weigh, they just look bewildered, like its so unbelievable. They say I don't look over 130 Lbs. Ha!! I wish!! I know the fat removal from my legs will make a big difference, but I still think I'll be in the 160's somewhere. Which is perfectly fine! My ultimate goal has already been met... and now just to continue on with my healthy and fit lifestyle. Life's good!!!!!

[SouthernSleever 228]

Wow woman, you look amazing. All that running really can change the shape of your body. I'm 15lbs less than you and I probably look like I weigh 30lbs more. You can see how the muscle you have really changes your body structure. I need to get exercising, i want to! Where is my motivation!? Other than running what else do you do to work out? You look fab congrats on all your success you def worked for it and deserve it all! :youcandothis:

[coops 1,790]

Diva, as per usual you've left me speechless... you look absolutely-bloody-amazing! I know 'looks' aren't the reason for your motivation, but hell... you look fantastic! ( always did in my humble opinion!)

I feel soooo proud of you... and want you to know that each and every word that write is really important around here. You put the positive spin on ALL situations and that makes a real difference.

Yep! You certainly are our cheerleader...

right, I'm off on that treadmill...lol...

Congratulations on a fantastic journey Irene... love and hugs from across the pond! x

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Southern and Coops... thanks so much my darling ladies. You both inspire ME to keep it movin! I mean, I guess to keep the weight off now. I don't know. It's going to be a nice day when I can say I'm done with all the crazy procedures and healing and my body settles in where it's happy.

I guess I'm really trying to say - YOU ALL ROCK!!!

[georgiamom 0]

Wow! You look great! Keep up the good work :purplebananna:

[cutie pie 71]

diva work it girl :Banane40: ... you are so inspiring ... if i have just half of your success with the sleeve and i will be happy ... i just love the new tiny bod ... so hot !!!!! :flame: ... I CAN'T WAIT TIL I"M THERE ... ENJOY IT YOU"VE WORKED HARD FOR IT!!!! :hail:

[mnbsleeve 87]

Irene! What can I say? You are amazing!!! Your wonderful attitude has gotten you through AND has inspired so many of us. You warm my heart. When I see your name on a post, I immediately smile! You deserve all this wonderful success!!!!! I love that you are living your dream!!!! You go girl!!!!!! Show off that beautiful YOU - insides and outsides!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! XO XO XO

[Julie76 251]

Irene. You are the entire reason I went through with my surgery. You being so positive and honest about the entire process was what got me through the days after. You have helped me in some many ways you have no idea. I hope you know that there are some that may never comment on things being posted and are just kinda hanging in the shadows but they are soaking up everything. Thank you for being the person you are. You have made this world a better place. God bless you.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Awwwee you all totally made me smile... Yeahh!!! Julie, that's why do this!! I believe in this procedure so much. I just can't say it enough!!

Lotsa love to you all. Your dreams WILL COME TRUE!! Hang in... it's all around the corner.

[Shoppingbeemom 31]

Beautiful, I like the 49er shirt. I was raised in both Fremont and Mariposa CA.