One year, 71 pounds down

[goldenraisin214 142]

Hi all,

I promised I would post when I reached 12 months out, so here it is...I started out at 240 (highest) and lost 4lbs on the pre op diet. My last weigh in was 169, for a total loss of 71 pounds in a year. I'm very happy with that, and the last few months have been slower in terms of loss, but it's still coming off, so I can't really complain. My birthday was on 2/14 and my husband surprised me with a birthday/valentine's day/belated honeymoon (we got married in 2009) trip to Kauai this past week, and I gained about 3.5lbs, but it was worth it! I'm already back on track with my eating and working out, so I'm sure that vacation weight will be gone in no time. My ultimate goal is to get down to 140, but I'm starting to wonder if that's realistic...I'm attaching a few pics for your enjoyment --thanks for reading!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

You look Marvelous Darling!!

[joatsaint 2,814]

Thanks for the update. It really helps me with my doubts that I made the right choice when I hear from long term sleevers. Keep pimpin that sleeve.

[Lissa 2,631]

You look fantastic! Great job!!!

[BKMama 179]

Great job!! And I must commend you on going on vacation, indulging a little and enjoying yourself but hopping right back in the swing of things without beating yourself up!

[Susie in Lima 320]

WOW you look fabulous! I bet you had a great time on vacation, it sure looked like you did! Keep up the good work~

[TerryBelieves 352]

Great Job!!! Keep it up!

[BigFatLoser 331]

You look wonderful!!!!

[FeeIsMe2 508]

Congrats you look great and so happy!

[chitowngirl 886]

You look great!!!

[goldenraisin214 142]

Thanks guys! I love all the support I get from this site :wub:

[kcinpa 159]

Great job!!

[Blessedtobeme 0]

Congrats and you look wonderful :-) Happy belated birthday

[goldenraisin214 142]

Thanks, Blessedtobeme!