One year ago today.

[debibuz 2]

Wow you look awesome! Congrats on all your success!

[xsammy 27]

You look fabulous...congratulations!!

[Debbie Neff 6]

Looking wonderful. Congratulations!!!

[RareGold3000 185]

You look fabulous, such a pretty smile!! Thanx for sharing and keep up the fantastic work, and have fun shopping!! :-)

[sleevieray 25]

This post was just what I needed to read tonight. Congratulations to you, gorgeous lady! Thanks for the inspiration.

[desert19 93]

Congratulations!!! I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary, so I totally understand where you are coming from. You rock!!

[StephRenae2508 9]

Congratulations and great inspiration!!!!

[cmd1109 85]

Thanks to everyone for the kind words! This site was such a great motivation, I wanted to share my story too...

[cervantes95 16]

You look really great.

[Jackhamptons 3]

You look wonderful- Congrats on the new you! Seeing these pics helps me lean towards doing the sleeve.

[Sharon's last chance 88]

You have done amazingly well. You look so happy and are simply stunning. Congratulations on your new life!

[LifetimeLoser 208]

you look very happy!

[lauriann28 15]

I was just getting around after my 9 am surgery. The minute I woke up' date=' I thought (and said out loud) what in the heck did I just do to myself? I was in so much pain and so so thirsty. A friend had told me - even if you don't feel like it - get up and walk. That's what I did, almost non stop. I was ready to feel better and go home. Each day got easier and easier, I tracked everything I put in my mouth. Everything. It made me feel like I had some control over what I was going through.

Over time I started getting compliments, you look great or wow you've lost some weight. I look back now and yes, I had lost weight. What I think was so noticeable though was I was smiling - a lot. I didn't ever see my self as unhappy pre-surgery, but I was. I can admit it now. How could I not be? Who is happy with themselves at 368 pounds??

Today I still believe - 1 year later that I made the absolute best decision of my life. Not because I can shop at any store (but I can and its fun!!!) or that I don't have to worry about how the chairs will be wherever I go. It's because I feel great and I'm healthy. I'm happy and I am becoming the person I've always wanted to be. I wouldn't change a thing.

HW: 368

Pre: 368

Height: 5'6

Today: 204

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Thanks for sharing. I have my surgery on Monday and I am terrified. I keep trying to remember why I started this process three months ago. I am tired of being fat and continually dieting and failing. I have been overweight for my whole life and I am ready to stop the battle.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Congrats ! You look fantastic

[ruthie35 16]

I was just getting around after my 9 am surgery. The minute I woke up' date=' I thought (and said out loud) what in the heck did I just do to myself? I was in so much pain and so so thirsty. A friend had told me - even if you don't feel like it - get up and walk. That's what I did, almost non stop. I was ready to feel better and go home. Each day got easier and easier, I tracked everything I put in my mouth. Everything. It made me feel like I had some control over what I was going through.

Over time I started getting compliments, you look great or wow you've lost some weight. I look back now and yes, I had lost weight. What I think was so noticeable though was I was smiling - a lot. I didn't ever see my self as unhappy pre-surgery, but I was. I can admit it now. How could I not be? Who is happy with themselves at 368 pounds??

Today I still believe - 1 year later that I made the absolute best decision of my life. Not because I can shop at any store (but I can and its fun!!!) or that I don't have to worry about how the chairs will be wherever I go. It's because I feel great and I'm healthy. I'm happy and I am becoming the person I've always wanted to be. I wouldn't change a thing.

HW: 368

Pre: 368

Height: 5'6

Today: 204

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I feel the same. U go girl