One year later, here I am.

[KristieAtkinson 589]

5-18-13 & it had been exactly one year since I had my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. At my highest weight, I was 358, at the start of my pre-op diet, I was 338, on the day of surgery, I was 288. Today, I'm 193 pounds. (I'm 5'7) From a size 30 jeans, 30/32 tops to a MD top, & size 12 jeans. May 28th I will have my corset Trunkplasty to remove my excess stomach skin. My surgeon estimated 15-18 pounds of skin & from a 12 to an 8. Mentally, I struggle everyday because I feel like I should be smaller. But I've been exercising HARD since my 6 month pre-op diet, following my surgeons plan to a T. Not much else I could've done. I just have to love myself & where I am, but I'm going to keep on pushing towards my goal!

Kristie

[tiffy0485 123]

You look wonderful love!

[No game 14,437]

Yay!!! Look at you congratulations on one year,

And wishing you well on your up coming surgery!

[tammy1970 20]

Wow. Amazing! Best of luck with your next surgery... HUGS!

[Vanessa30 10]

Wow!! Congrats!! You look amazing. How do you find a surgeon to remove your excess skin? I've been thinking about that and don't have a clue

[KristieAtkinson 589]

Wow!! Congrats!! You look amazing. How do you find a surgeon to remove your excess skin? I've been thinking about that and don't have a clue

To be honest, I asked my Bariatric surgeon who he recommended. Then I did research on the local plastic surgeons, & ended up choosing my surgeons recommendation.

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Wow! You look great! Your progress and others like you inspire me and give me the confirmation that I'm making the right decision, and that the financial investment is worth it. I'm almost a quarter inch shy of 5'7", and I look forward to those sizes. In fact, I told my husband that my goal size is an 8 ( I'd like to keep some curves). However, I know that like you I WILL DEFINITELY need plastic surgery. I have had 4 kids and the elasticity of my skin sucks (please excuse my verbiage). I'm curious of the cost. Would you mind sharing?

[zoey1176 58]

5-18-13 & it had been exactly one year since I had my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. At my highest weight' date=' I was 358, at the start of my pre-op diet, I was 338, on the day of surgery, I was 288. Today, I'm 193 pounds. (I'm 5'7) From a size 30 jeans, 30/32 tops to a MD top, & size 12 jeans. May 28th I will have my corset Trunkplasty to remove my excess stomach skin. My surgeon estimated 15-18 pounds of skin & from a 12 to an 8. Mentally, I struggle everyday because I feel like I should be smaller. But I've been exercising HARD since my 6 month pre-op diet, following my surgeons plan to a T. Not much else I could've done. I just have to love myself & where I am, but I'm going to keep on pushing towards my goal!

Kristie[/quote']

Wow, u look great.... What an inspiration!!

[Pixie Dust 526]

Just amazing!! Let us know how your skin removal surgery goes too! Thank you for sharing your amazing pics! You don't even look like the same person anymore!

[belladona 153]

You look awesome hot sexy lady. Just wait till you get your finishing touch added there will be no stopping you! Good luck keep us posted.

[rewind 39]

Congratulations on a journey well traveled!! You have done an amazing job and have inspired all of us to keep the faith!

[Wayless 52]

Speechless, I hope I can do as well as you. You look

F A B U L O U S

[cinward2001 141]

Kristie, you ARE small! Take a good look at your arms and legs and just overall size...the excess skin is what's dictating your clothing size right now.

You've done a phenomenal job!

[doreen70 268]

You look amazing!

[KristieAtkinson 589]

Wow! You look great! Your progress and others like you inspire me and give me the confirmation that I'm making the right decision' date=' and that the financial investment is worth it. I'm almost a quarter inch shy of 5'7", and I look forward to those sizes. In fact, I told my husband that my goal size is an 8 ( I'd like to keep some curves). However, I know that like you I WILL DEFINITELY need plastic surgery. I have had 4 kids and the elasticity of my skin sucks (please excuse my verbiage). I'm curious of the cost. Would you mind sharing?[/quote']

I don't mind at all. The total for the corset, including facility & anesthesia was $8600.