This time last year............

[Cinco 16]

You look amazing !!!

[Diamondeyed 399]

Awesome!

[heavendly06 72]

I was 332 lbs...... I flew to Mexico with my mother to embark on a journey to change my life!! All I can say is WOW... what a difference one year makes!! I have surpassed my goal and have lost 135 lbs. Dare I say that my journey has been relatively "easy"???? YES!! It has!! There was no pain.... only a general soreness in my abdomen..... No gas' date=' no nausea, nada!! I have a little reflux here and there but daily a daily OTC med that keeps everything under control. I have exercised... some... not a lot and my body has transformed!!!

My surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz is AMAZING!! He and his staff were very accommodating and have been extremely supportive. I have made lifelong friends with other patients and refer to them as my "sleeve sisters"!!!

When I look at my "before" pic I can't even believe that I let myself get that big. I have always been a happy and confident girl and even at 332 lbs I still felt beautiful. I am definitely an advocate for this surgery as it's changed my life... I am still the same happy and confident girl but my "light" is shining a lot more brighter now!! I feel as if my outside finally matches my inside!!!

In honor of my accomplishments I had an incredible photographer take some pictures of me... I was blown away when I received them.... I've posted my before and after pics... WOW!!! What a difference!!!

For those that are contemplating this surgery.... DO IT!! If your insurance doesn't cover then go to Mexico as they have top surgeons and incredible care!!! I obviously have to recommend my surgeon and his clinic www.obesitycontrolcenter.com. I cannot thank them enough for their service, hospitality and support!! I am TEAM ORTIZ all the way!!![/quote']

You look like a completely different person! You have done an awesome job! Keep up the good work!

[LMFAO575 112]

OH MY Goodness that's fantastic!!! Awesome job!!! Did u ever imagine you'd get to that weight?? Congrats!

[ClinicalNurse82 6]

Wow you look amazing!! Definetly an inspiration!! Congratulations!!

[Muffin18 11]

You should definitely submit your pics!....beautiful

[freespirit99 16]

Wow congrats! I can only hope to look as good as you in a year after surgery!

[AJJohnson6 8]

You look amazing!!!!!!!

[Missy1109 7]

This is what I needed to read tonight !! My surgeon submitted to insurance on the 12th & now I wait. This is the first time during my journey that I'm starting to get nervous. Thanks for sharing your pictures, you look amazing !!

[WifeyMaterial 139]

U look absolutely wonderful im speechless...

[mysleevemylife 158]

I was 332 lbs...... I flew to Mexico with my mother to embark on a journey to change my life!! All I can say is WOW... what a difference one year makes!! I have surpassed my goal and have lost 135 lbs. Dare I say that my journey has been relatively "easy"???? YES!! It has!! There was no pain.... only a general soreness in my abdomen..... No gas, no nausea, nada!! I have a little reflux here and there but daily a daily OTC med that keeps everything under control. I have exercised... some... not a lot and my body has transformed!!!

My surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz is AMAZING!! He and his staff were very accommodating and have been extremely supportive. I have made lifelong friends with other patients and refer to them as my "sleeve sisters"!!!

When I look at my "before" pic I can't even believe that I let myself get that big. I have always been a happy and confident girl and even at 332 lbs I still felt beautiful. I am definitely an advocate for this surgery as it's changed my life... I am still the same happy and confident girl but my "light" is shining a lot more brighter now!! I feel as if my outside finally matches my inside!!!

In honor of my accomplishments I had an incredible photographer take some pictures of me... I was blown away when I received them.... I've posted my before and after pics... WOW!!! What a difference!!!

For those that are contemplating this surgery.... DO IT!! If your insurance doesn't cover then go to Mexico as they have top surgeons and incredible care!!! I obviously have to recommend my surgeon and his clinic www.obesitycontrolcenter.com. I cannot thank them enough for their service, hospitality and support!! I am TEAM ORTIZ all the way!!!

This is wonderful!! You look great! Congrats all the way!

[rockdutchess82 26]

Stunning

[barrbdoll 287]

OH MY Goodness that's fantastic!!! Awesome job!!! Did u ever imagine you'd get to that weight?? Congrats!

Nooooo... NEVER!! When I graduated High School I was a 3 sport athlete and still weighed 230 lbs.... I am in a size 10-12 now and can't even remember when I was that size... Probably elementary school... Hard to get my mind wrapped around it at times... While I have always been happy and confident I can honestly say that I feel as if my life just started!!! I'll be 39 this September and I feel better now than I did at 29 or even 19 for that matter!! LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!

[WifeyMaterial 139]

Nooooo... NEVER!! When I graduated High School I was a 3 sport athlete and still weighed 230 lbs.... I am in a size 10-12 now and can't even remember when I was that size... Probably elementary school... Hard to get my mind wrapped around it at times... While I have always been happy and confident I can honestly say that I feel as if my life just started!!! I'll be 39 this September and I feel better now than I did at 29 or even 19 for that matter!! LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!

AMAZING AND U DESERVE TO B HAPPY

[mommyradd 115]

I don't think I've seen a better after pic! Work it, own it, thanks for sharing!