Well, yesterday marked my 6 month surgeriversary for my band to sleeve revision.

I have lost a total of 103 pounds as of June 3rd.

I have dropped from a size 22-24W to a regular 14 or 15 in juniors.

From a 26/28 (4X) blouse/shirt to a Medium blouse/shirt. Sometimes a large depending on the cut of the shirt.

My shoe size shrunk from a 8W to a normal 7-7.5

My legs (thighs mainly) no longer go numb after extensive time on my feet.

I can see all the bones in my feet, and ankles.

Above all of the physical changes, my outlook on life is even more positive, and upbeat. I no longer feel like the "fattest" person in the group. I can walk around the mall for hours, shopping, and just enjoying being out of the house without my knees hurting after 30 minutes. I no longer experience shortness of breath when I walk up stairs. I look in the mirror and see a completely different woman, inside and out. I still see flaws within my body, but I'll live with those flaws instead of the fat rolls.

There have been many ups and downs over the last 6 months, but I would gladly endure all of it again. I used to take each day for granted, but now, I cherish each and every day that God has blessed me with on this Earth.

For those of you pre-op, my best advice is to do your research, prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. This surgery will change your life, not just your body or BMI.

For all of the post-ops, continue to ROCK your sleeve. Y'all have been my support system, and friends during this journey and without y'all I would seriously be lost.

For anyone struggling, get back to basics, lean on us, we're here for you, and we all believe that you can and will be successful.

Thank you all for taking this ride with me. It's been a wild ride for sure, but it's been totally worth it.

Tiff, Congratulations!!! I'm so grateful for you and your posts and the fact that you are one of the first to make newbies feel welcome.