Almost one year out (with pics)

[DallasSleeve 30]

I remember being a few weeks away from surgery just one year ago and really wondering if I was doing the right thing. I was constantly looking at before and after pictures on here and wondering if I could really do it. I had NO IDEA how big I was and still cannot believe it when I see it in pictures today. I am so happy I had this surgery and am constantly motivated by this forum so I thought I would share! My first picture is what I use as my before (even though it was really about 3 weeks after surgery) but I always avoided the camera so I do not really have any "posed" pictures of me before. The second one is around the 6 month mark and the last one was a few weeks ago at Easter (pants were baggy and a little big). I am at my surgeon's goal (a little under actually) and am 2 lbs away from the goal I set for myself. I fluctuate about 2-3 pounds a week and I don't freak out! I feel healthy, have tons of energy and wish I had done the surgery sooner!

[BladeFox 235]

Big or not lady, your toes looked good! Congrats!

[DallasSleeve 30]

Haha! I have always been a twice a month pedi girl! They even complimented my toes when I went in for surgery!

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

Lookin good

[Crosby 303]

Thanks for posting. I am very new in this process as I have my very first appt scheduled next month. Each day I am a bit more sure this is right for me. Your story helps me to be a bit more comfortable.

[ho11ieberry06 39]

Way to go! I'm about three weeks away from having my surgery and I'm constantly on here looking at before and after pics. It gives me hope and inspiration that one day I will have my life back.

Thanks for sharing your journey!

Holly

[cutiecake 178]

@ Dallas sleeve I like how in your before pic you had a DQ cup and the after it's a water bottle ! You look great, nice toe polish in both ????

[mariavg 154]

You look amazing!

[Butterflyhigh 504]

You've shrunk! A lot! Looking good, lady.

Thank you for posting this. Just today I did my nutrition class as I am now two weeks away from surgery. All day I have been really questioning my decision. I know it's the right thing to do, but I am so scared of not adjusting very well to the new eating rules and restrictions. Seeing that you were questioning your choice two weeks before surgery and here you are now, nearly one year later, looking and sounding so happy....it has set my mind at ease.

Congrats on the weight loss success!