Hello everyone. My name is Angela and a year ago today I changed my life. I had the sleeve. As of today I have lost a total 74 pounds. I reached my initial goal of 150 about a month ago and now I am 146. My 2nd goal is 140 and I am only 6 pounds away! I am not sure how low I want to get but as of now it's still not a problem to lose. I have not started any exercise regimen this whole time I just eat well when I can and get out more. This surgery has been a complete success for me and I have had no complications. I do not post on here very much but I do linger from time to time for those with questions. Now for some picture whoring!

I've used this one before I don't have much for before.

I guess this is my "official" 1 year picture!

WOW. You look fantastic. Congrats on reaching goal.

You go girl!! You look fantastic!!

Congrats and Happy Sleeversary!! Is that how its said? LOL not sure...

Maddie ~

Thank you! I appreciate your congrats and comments!

Lil'miss ~

I'm not sure of the lingo lol, surgeversay, sleeversary I think they all are quite fine here! I'm not sure if I'm spelling them right lol!

Thanks for the comments hope the best with your surgeries!

Hello everyone. My name is Angela and a year ago today I changed my life. I had the sleeve. As of today I have lost a total 74 pounds. I reached my initial goal of 150 about a month ago and now I am 146. My 2nd goal is 140 and I am only 6 pounds away! I am not sure how low I want to get but as of now it's still not a problem to lose. I have not started any exercise regimen this whole time I just eat well when I can and get out more. This surgery has been a complete success for me and I have had no complications. I do not post on here very much but I do linger from time to time for those with questions. Now for some picture whoring!

I've used this one before I don't have much for before.

I guess this is my "official" 1 year picture!

You look great! Keep up the excellent work! :001_smile:

You look fabulous!!! Now I really can't wait for mine. . .

How wonderful! You go girl :001_smile: I'm praying for the same results!!!

WOW!!!! Amazing. A world of difference with no exercise......interesting.

Girl keep it up, it's working.:001_smile:

Deb

Angela, you look wonderful. VSG really is the best for allowing us to become what we should be.

Hugs to you.

Jane x

You look amazing! Especially considering you haven't exercised. Well done! x

Congratulations. You do look great! I am so glad it has been the life changing experience that you wanted!

Wow girl, you look beautiful!! I am two weeks out from my surgery and you are truly inspiring!!

YAY YAY many congrats chickee, you look marvelous ! ! ! Keep it up, you'll hit that next goal in no time.

You look so AMAZING!!! Thanks for posting your before and after picture, I love seeing the results, absolutely astounding! Way to go!!

Thank you to everyone that has posted congrats and well wishes. For those whom are pre-op you will succeed because this surgery is a successful one. (of course there are exceptions).

I feel the reasons I have been successful despite not having a set workout regime are:

#1 My soul issue was I ate too much, besides too many carbs I ate pretty well thus the sleeve took care of that main problem.

#2 I was and still am not a sweets person. No addiction to pop or sodas for me. Once I got off the carb craze I felt the benefits of Protein I was hooked. I still have a weakness for garlic bread tho:)

#3 I have not been overweight all my life. Until bad birth control at 15 and pregnancy at 18 I was never overweight my whole life! I came into this world premature and severely underweight actually! I can only imagine how much more difficult it would be if I was at a BMI of 40 since I could remember.

#4 I was 27 when I had my surgery. Not to discourage anyone that is older but you know what they say about age and weight loss.......

Anywho- that's my take on this.

I feel though anyone with a great attitude can achieve success with this surgery. It helps to have a supporting people in your life. I did not get to my goal weight until I was 11 months out so make sure you pack patience! Easier to say then do, I know. Now I have a lot of stomach fat to go and stretched skin so I am still in size 10 even though I am 146. I *think* that wouldn't be so predominant if I worked out. but I know no matter what I'll need a TT. But, I can always try working out and see that's the great thing! Thanks again to all that may read!

-Angela

YAY YAY many congrats chickee, you look marvelous ! ! ! Keep it up, you'll hit that next goal in no time.

Tiff, it feels real good to "hear" that from Ms. Queen sleeve herself! You are the most inspiring person on here and I myself amongst others always look to you for advise, insight and the best darn before and after pictures on this site. Thank you for what you do!