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Today is my one year surgiversary! 11/17/15 - the day I chose to take my life back and learn to put myself first again. #tbt to both the biggest challenge and best year of my life. I am forever grateful for all of the support I have been given by so many wonderful people in my life - doctors, an amazing nutritionist, counselor, friends, colleagues, students/athletes, and, most importantly, family. I could not have accomplished my goals without their constant love and support. Here's to an even better 2017. #2016ismyyear #hardworkpaysoffs #healthierandhappier #110lbdifference HW 244 SW 223 CW 133 Size 20/22 to a size 2/4

8 months post-op! HW 244, SW 223, CW 143!! Loving my sleeve!

Some days, I still see myself as the person on the left in the mirror but am finally starting to accept that's not who I am anymore through pictures. Such a hard thing to get past mentally. Here's to being under 20 pounds from goal. Loving my sleeve! #happierandhealthier VSG 11/17/15 HW 244 SW 223 CW 153

A year ago I never could have begun to hope that I would be where I am today. Feeling so very grateful! (VSG 11/17/15)

5 months post-op! HW 244 SW 223 CW 164!!! Loving my sleeve!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘ Today marks 4 months since surgery HW 244 SW 223 CW 175!!

3 months post op today! HW 244, SW 223, CW 180. Hating the hair loss but loving my sleeve!

Pre-op, 1 month, 2 months! Surgery was 11/17. This is the first time I am impressed - we are truly our own worst critics. Here's to taking the journey toward health and happiness one day at a time. (HW 244, SW 223, CW 195.)

6 weeks out! This year the "new year, new me" mentality is not just a New Year's Resolution, it's a reality! Here's to an amazing 2016! HW 244 SW 223 CW 197

Clear liquids tomorrow and surgery at 7:30am Tuesday morning, 11/17! Can't believe it's finally here! While I am a surgery pro at this point and know what to expect pre-op, things got very real for me this weekend and I am a little nervous to say the least. Here's to hoping everything goes as planned!

@@pyra28az I added you on fb - Elizabeth Sarah. Thanks for organizing this!

I have BCBS NH and it took about 7 business days for me to receive my approval letter. I was ecstatic when I checked the mail yesterday. I completely understand how you feel! Deep breath! You'll get yours soon Best of luck!

@@losing100# absolutely! A little about me - I'm a 27 year old teacher from NH. 5'3" HW 244, CW 226. I am having a VSG on the recommendation of my foot and ankle specialist. I have had 5 ankle surgeries that have readily increased in complexity and resulted in chronic pain and instability. In the hopes of saving my one remaining peroneal tendon on the right side/prolonging the need for additional orthopedic surgeries, I have successfully gone through this process and am ready for the life changes ahead!

@@losing100# - my surgery is also 11/17 and my pre-op diet starts 11/3 as well. Just got my insurance approval in the mail today! Just over one more month to go!

I'm in Manchester, NH.