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A Year Already....My Story (w/Pictures)



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Today marks one year since I had my sleeve done. This year has really just gone by so quickly and my life has changed so much in the last year. A year ago today I was 319 lbs and wearing a size 26/28 in pants. I didn't have any real medical issues yet but I knew it was just a matter of time before they would start. I was getting to be on the border of high blood pressure and I knew that I would also likely end up diabetic within a few years if things didn't change. My joints were hurting all the time and my back would spasm with pain. I had thought about having surgery for a long time but prior insurance wouldn't cover it and I had no way to pay out of pocket for it. I changed jobs a few years ago and found that it would be covered finally. I saw my surgeon for the first time in July of 2015 and was sleeved September 28th, 2015.

In this year I have lost 157lbs and as of this morning weigh 162lbs and wear a size 10/12!!!! I have had many other changes and challenges this year that have tried to sabotage my success but through it all I have had to keep reminding myself that I have to do this for me and that I have to keep doing what I know is right and will carry me through and keep me healthy.

My stats are as follows:

Heaviest weight ever: 376lbs

Surgery weight: 319lbs

Current weight: 162lbs

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Wow, you look great! Truly inspirational! You have rocked it this past year, congratulations!

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Congrats you have done a great job

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Congratulations!! You look amazing, and I can only image how great you feel too! What an inspiration!

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A major transformation! You are beautiful! Congrats on your many successes!

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Congratulations! You look amazing, and I'm sure you feel amazing, too!!

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Wow! Congrats you look great! Hey, did you get taller?!

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Ha! I think my posture is better without all the weight pulling me down!

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I never thought my weight held me down so to speak, but I notice my posture is so much better. All that belly I had in front isn't pulling me forward.

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