One Year Post Op -- My Progress Pic!

[Missy815 0]

Dr. Kruger did my sleeve and I agree he doesn't have the best bed side manner. From people I know that work with him say he's like that because he is a good surgeon and he knows it. He was very nice to me when I saw him in the hospital. A little more talkative and stayed more than 2 minutes.

Hello Missy815

Did you have to do a liquid diet for southcoast? I am down 14 pounds was told by a NP unless I was 400lbs or more not to worry about losing a large amount before surgery. She just said keep losing and don't worry about it.

Hi twinmommiesrockNo I didn't have to do a liquid diet before. I too was told not to worry about how much I lost just not to go up.

[kclaws 151]

Congrats! You look amazing!!

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Wow! You have done SO well!

[finallyfree101 39]

Vixynne you have renewed my motivation! you look awesome and sound like you are completely satisfied with the results! your one year anniversary was my surgery date too. Can't wait until July 4th 2015! I'm glad to hear you have no regrets.

[meme8883 6]

Very inspirational. You look great! I'm currently waiting on my surgery date. I hope to enjoy the same success a year from now as you!

<p>I was sleeved July 1, 2013 by Doctor Rayford Kruger at Tobey Hospital in Massachusetts. Here's my official before/after pic, with my stats for both the day of my surgery, and my one year surgiversary. It's mindblowing to me that not only am I NEVER again going to shop in the Plus Size section of any store, but I will <em>willingly step in front of a camera</em>, <em>while wearing a bathing suit.</em> Who is this person?!</p> <p>I have absolutely NO regrets and consider this surgery to have been a total success. For the first time in decades, I'm proud of the way I look and how hard I fought to achieve it, with my sleeve's help. Happy Independence Day, indeed!!</p> <p> </p>

[Jammil0411 17]

Thanks for everyone's posts. It helps to kill time in between clearances and approval.

[CrissyRing77 232]

Amazing!!!!! So happy for you!!!

[emz37 32]

Congrats! You look amazing!!!!

[JLynn14 22]

Congrats!! You look fantastic! I am 1 day from surgery so this is so encouraging. Thanks

[okaykay 7]

Congrats! You look lovely and so happy!

[Vixynne 695]

Vixynne you have renewed my motivation! you look awesome and sound like you are completely satisfied with the results! your one year anniversary was my surgery date too. Can't wait until July 4th 2015! I'm glad to hear you have no regrets.

I am 100% satisfied with my results--well worth every moment of struggle. You are going to be amazed at the changes in your body, your health and your life, I feel like it's a true rebirth and a second chance. I can't wait to see your 1-year post, you're going to do GREAT.

[KimberlyBranco7 64]

We have the same stats I had surgery 03/2014 at mount auburn hospital at 220 lbs I am currently 157.0 pounds today .. Just about 4 months out the 17th !

I am stalling and losing it slow but I am loving life. I can't wait to look like u. U look amazing !

[Vixynne 695]

I went out with my Texan last night--and here's a little NSV. Sometimes it's these little things that add up to feeling like it's all been SO worth it. A year ago, there's no way I would have been willingly photographed. Also, a year ago, he couldn't have done this without grunting, straining, getting red in the face and out of breath. Kind of fun to be lifted up like you're dainty. I haven't felt dainty in years.

[missbrown30 148]

Congratulations Vix! You look fantastic.