1 Year Ago 5/9/11!

[meggiep 57]

A year ago yesterday my life changed forever! I made the best decision I ever made besides marrying my darling third husband lol. I had a VSG with Dr. JOhn Feng of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation- my hero.

I started this journey at 280 pounds, depressed, reclusive, hibernating and in constant pain.

Last week I hit my surgeons goal of a normal BMI and 118 pounds lost....WOW! Still losing and am not sure where I will end up.

I went from that reclusive existance to doing nine Zumba classes a week, 8 Water classes, walking three miles a day with my husband and dog. I am toned, energetic, ALIVE!!!! Alas the pain is stil there but the lightness of being helps so much.

VST was such a wonderful support for me, and though I have gone on the many Facebook pages that give challenges and daily support, I will always come home to this Forum!

[minniekitty 44]

Congrats!!!!

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

Congratulations! Any advice for new sleeves like myself. I had surguery on May 1st

[Ssilian 67]

YOU LOOK AMAZING! I just posted that I got my approval today and I'm petrified but looking at your progress makes me calm down a bit!!!!

[kyllfalcon 768]

Meggie, I follow you on YouTube and cried this morning when I watched your surgiversary video. What a journey - and as I commented at You Tube a while ago, your journey convinced me that I too can do this, I am not too old to turn it around!

Thanks for the inspiration.

[MINI-Me 196]

Congratulations!

[Musharooni 62]

Congratulations! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[Lissa 2,631]

Congrats! The difference in your photos is amazing!!!

[coops 1,790]

Meggiep,

you have a beautiful smile, regardless of weight!!

Well done on not only transforming your body, which by the way looks amazing, but also your life. Your truly have turned it around and are now embracing every moment... well proud of you and congratulations! =]

[Meli01 53]

Wow you look great! You spoke at my orientation meeting, and that helped me decide on the VSG. I went into the meeting set on getting the Lapband, but you spoke so positively about your surgery I changed my mind right there. Congratulations, I hope I can be as successful as you have been!!!

[goldenraisin214 142]

Congratulations! Very impressive indeed!

[ShapeShifter 64]

I can tell that you have always had a magnetic personality by those photos. You look amazing! Congratulations on your great success and thank YOU for inspiring others!

[BKMama 179]

Congrats!!!

[FatGirlSlim 115]

You look great!!! Isn't it great to really be and feel alive!!! I can't wait to have that feeling again

[wishes 125]

Ah, so glad to see you back for your surgiversary! You look amazing, lady. And just so happy!