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My BMI is 24.8 and that means that I am considered a normal weight. It is so surreal. I am no longer obese or even overweight. This is the first time that I have been a normal weight in more than 15 years. I am 10 months out and only 5 pounds from my personal goal. My mind still plays tricks on me and I dont see myself as small as everyone seems to believe that I am, but I am totally stoked about my results. It is still really mind blowing to think that one year ago today I was 89 pounds heavier. That is crazy. I truly love my sleeve and I have enjoyed my journey thus far and I am looking forward to what the future will bring.

I will tell anyone and everyone that ask how I lost the weight that I had WLS. I use it as a testimony of the decision I made to improve my health. Most people have not even heard about the vertical sleeve so I am helping to educate people about the different surgery options other than gastric bypass. One of my co-workers decided to get the sleeve partially because she saw my success and knowledge of the procedure. We are a visual being and need a physical image of what we are researching and reading about. So for quite a few people around me I am that image and Im happy that I am not only able to help myself, but I am helping others also.

February 28th for me. Surgery in Detroit with Dr. Sabir.