My 1 year surgery anniversary is today!

[Piplula 709]

So hello VST peeps! Today is the day! I can honestly say the sleeve gave me my life back. It's been a heck of a journey. I am not at my ultimate goal of 200# down, but so far I have lost 145#...so just a few more steps and I will get there. I also encourage everyone to take measurements from beginning to end because I am happy to report I have lost a total of 48.5 inches from all over my body...wild huh? I wanted to share a pictorial journey with you . So here we go!

Me 12 hours before surgery

Me 6 months post op

Me at 9 months out

And me today right before my workout

So that's my story ..it's still a work in progress but with hard work, dedication, and diligence, it's becoming, finally, a reality!

[ISleevedIt 380]

Wow! What a huge difference. Great job!

[confidence 46]

Wow u look amazinggggg!

[latina1974 12]

wow u look great, I get mine April 15th, I am excited

[Piplula 709]

Thanks everyone! I still have more of my journey to go, but I have to inspire someone to take that leap of faith. It worked for me!

[latina1974 12]

IS there a program u followed or certain foods u ate?

[JolieBug 82]

You are fantastic!

[KristieAtkinson 589]

You look awesome & are doing SO well! You inspire me to keep going! Keep pushing! Keep trying & not give up!

[lookingforwardnotback 71]

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to us newbies!

[Sarahboy13 49]

Looking wonderful! Way to go!

[KimMarh 99]

What is your workout plan?? And meal plan? ?

[AspieMom 13]

You are doing awesome!

[BigFatLoser 331]

What is your workout plan?? And meal plan??

Yes, please share!!!!

I'm 3 weeks out and am not yet convinced I did the right thing, as it's so difficult. I am not confident in my purée food choices since my stomach hurts with a lot of things. Would be nice to hear what someone with such success did!!!! You look fantastic.

[minimii 43]

You look FABULOUS!!!

[It's all new 453]

You are an inspiration Pip, as always! You look wonderful.