Happy Surgeversary to me!

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

About me:

My name is Misty. I'm 26 years young. No children. I've been a nurse for 5 years (currently working ER- love). I've been overweight ever since I can remember (I was def the largest in my 1st grade class). After high school & out of sports, my weight ballooned out of control. But (like many addicts) I was in denial. (Side note: no, I don't believe every obese person is an addict). After realizing how much my obesity was affecting my health, my job, and daily activities, I decided I needed a change. After MANY failed diet attempts, I had my sleeve with Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA (self-pay). food no longer controls my life. I don't live to eat. I'm fit and healthy and active. I never could have imagined this life for myself. It's truly amazing.

1 year since my VSG....

Height: 4' 11"

Highest weight: 245 lbs

Surgery weight: 240 lbs

Current weight: 128 lbs

112 pounds down!! ????

Largest size: 24

Current size: 6/8

I still have goals I want to meet, but I am so happy with my progress thus far.

How do I feel?.... Healthy, fit, alive, AWESOME

What do I do?.... I follow MY rules (which I know isn't everyone's rules ????). I run. I lift. I'm a yogi. I enjoy myself.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Congrats!! Glad to see you're enjoying life!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Holy tiny Moly! Great success and may you continue down your road of health and happiness! Cheers!!

[BetterthanCake 4]

Misty,

Way to own it! Your life, your rules as it should be! You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story.

[shahada 82]

Rock on!!!!

[blondiebabs 214]

Awesome! Way to go!!

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

SWEET!!!! love hearing stuff like this!! Way to go

[getnhealthyintx 281]

Happy happy! wTG

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

Thanks y'all! I'd post my before/after pics, but no one's home to take them for me! LOL.

I'll be doing that in a few days when hubby gets home.

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

Hurray! Congrats on a life-changing year!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Congratulations!!!!

[debdebdolen 3]

Good for you! Congrats!

[cherbear33 288]

Congratulations!!! Your success is awesome!!! Many blessing to you for continued success through out the future!!! You have worked very hard this past year & your success is the best reward to yourself!!!