One year later, here I am.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Congratulations! You look so wonderful. Enjoy your success. Can't wait to see those post op pics!

[ashleyxx 277]

Congratulations, you look amazing! My stats are almost identical to yours, I have yet to get under 200, but I'm trying my best too. I think you look much smaller then 197, you look great!

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[ella74ny 5]

Hope the surgery was a success - wishing you a quick recovery!!!

[PhoenixTheDiva 112]

Simply amazing. Truly an inspiration.

[KristieAtkinson 589]

I'm still really swollen (and my thighs are a hot mess! ) but this is what I look like after the surgeon removed 12 pounds of skin from my stomach. From 200 pounds to 188. Looking forward to more swelling coming off. Also the drain needs to come out. I promise to take better pictures later.

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[No game 14,437]

Looking good! Thank you for sharing your update pictures it really gives a lot of people a sense of what to expect.

[KristieAtkinson 589]

Looking good! Thank you for sharing your update pictures it really gives a lot of people a sense of what to expect.

You are welcome. It really looks even better in person. It's such a huge difference without the hanging apron

[No game 14,437]

You are welcome. It really looks even better in person. It's such a huge difference without the hanging apron

I bet it feels so much better too! Even with the drains and pain still huh?

[KristieAtkinson 589]

I bet it feels so much better too! Even with the drains and pain still huh?

Oh yes. Even with the drain & pain, it was well worth it.

[No game 14,437]

It will be interesting to see how my body looks when I get closer to goal.. But I know for sure my thighs are shot! So I should start saving now!

[KristieAtkinson 589]

It will be interesting to see how my body looks when I get closer to goal.. But I know for sure my thighs are shot! So I should start saving now!

I started saving tax returns for 2 years when I found out I was finally going to be able to have the sleeve. Smartest thing I've ever done.

[No game 14,437]

I started saving tax returns for 2 years when I found out I was finally going to be able to have the sleeve. Smartest thing I've ever done.

That's a good idea, I bet it will be good motivation to save up money too!

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

Thanks for posting those pictures! It's good to see what the change looks like. You look great!

[naturally_bad77 26]

You look damn good

[KristieAtkinson 589]

You look damn good

Thank you so much! It's indescribable how it feels to have people tell me that.