1 year out today before and after pics finally!

[hopeliveshere 294]

Today i Celebrate my one year surgiversary! I am so proud of everything that i have accomplished. I started at 257lbs and am now dow 98 pounds in total. My current weight is 159lbs. I am still a few pounds away from my goal but i am happier than i have ever been in my life. I have struggled with my weight since i was a little girl. I had such an intense loathing for the way i looked most of my life. I feel like this surgery has changed me so much mentally and physically. before i had pain all over my body, Migraines, depression etc. I would refuse to even look at people. Now i have gained so much confidence and it feels so good! i chase my kids around the park for hours while before i was only able to go for about 30 mins. i wouldnt exercise at all and I was treating myself horribly by gorging myself on food. now i feel like i actually know what real NUTRITION is. its not just stuffing my face. its all about giving my body fuel, and using that fuel for energy. One of the best parts is that i can go about my day and not have to think about food every second. Before i literally felt like i was that little boy in the movie d**k Tracy, all i could say is "when do we eat?" I wouldnt trade my sleeve for anything. So for the first time here are my before and after pics.

[tammymoore 3]

Congrats! Stories like yours motivate me so much! I am looking at doing my surgery next month and I am so ready. Just last night someone was telling me how her daughter did it two years ago but now is just about to her original weight. I DO NOT want that to happen to me!!! Again, congrats on your success!

[swtpea637 33]

Congratulations .... so happy for you and you look GREAT!!!!

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

Dang it, your post made me cry. It sounded like I could have written it. Our starting weights are the same and your current weight is my goal weight. I hope to be able to make the same post in a year!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

sorry

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Edited November 12, 2014 by proudgrammy

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

one year surgiversary! I am so proud of everything that i have accomplishedd

@@hopeliveshere

I have "one of those" pics holding my little girl in my arms

nothing like showing your "slightlier" heavier body next to a little baby

enjoy running around with the younguns'

they don't stay that small forever (but you will)

holding the door open for you to enter the century club

you now can easily sqqqqueeeeeze in

always room for one more cutie

keep up the great job

kathy

congrats

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

@@hopeliveshere

Congratulations! One year out.

You have done amazing things in a year! You should be proud.

[ad1203 85]

Congratulations!!! You look wonderful and I bet you feel great too!

[missbrown30 148]

Today i Celebrate my one year surgiversary! I am so proud of everything that i have accomplished. I started at 257lbs and am now dow 98 pounds in total. My current weight is 159lbs. I am still a few pounds away from my goal but i am happier than i have ever been in my life. I have struggled with my weight since i was a little girl. I had such an intense loathing for the way i looked most of my life. I feel like this surgery has changed me so much mentally and physically. before i had pain all over my body, Migraines, depression etc. I would refuse to even look at people. Now i have gained so much confidence and it feels so good! i chase my kids around the park for hours while before i was only able to go for about 30 mins. i wouldnt exercise at all and I was treating myself horribly by gorging myself on food. now i feel like i actually know what real NUTRITION is. its not just stuffing my face. its all about giving my body fuel, and using that fuel for energy. One of the best parts is that i can go about my day and not have to think about food every second. Before i literally felt like i was that little boy in the movie d**k Tracy, all i could say is "when do we eat?" I wouldnt trade my sleeve for anything. So for the first time here are my before and after pics.

You look wonderful. Congratulations

[barbb3 115]

Congratulations! You look amazing! You are a great inspiration

[Chefharf 6]

WOW I am so proud of you congratulations *hugs*

[Shari71 85]

Congrats. You look amazing!

[Paris38 2]

Thanks for sharing! You look great and all the hard work and dedication has paid off. Had my surgery on Nov 11th, and I am already feeling so much better.