2010 has been the new start in my life, with the sleeve op which I had done on June 10th.

I'm now within 14lbs of my target, and really cannot really comprehend how much my life has changed as a result of it.

I no longer have a full plate, I no longer get the real hunger feelings that I used to, I get hungry but only for something small and that then satisfies me.

I have bones, lots of them... and they show, I have muscle definition, I have more energy...... the lists go on and on....... I feel and (am told) look sexy.....I no longer worry about my double chin in photos...

Money well spent for a new life..... if you're on the edge of making the decision to have the op then do so...... don't regret not being to eat food... as you'll still be able to eat everything, but in smaller portions.

I've had a 2nd chance at life.... and I'm grabbing it with both hands in 2011.... I'll be at target before my birthday in April -what more could I ask for??!!

Happy New Year to you all... wishing you all a happy and healthy 2011.

Photos taken Xmas Day........29 weeks post op, and way, way back.... at my heaviest in 2004 I think.....

OMGOSH! YOU LOOK AWESOME SPARKLE!!! I'M TRULY SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! YOU'RE AN ADORABLE SEXY MAMA! YOU GO GIRL!

2010 has been the new start in my life, with the sleeve op which I had done on June 10th.

I'm now within 14lbs of my target, and really cannot really comprehend how much my life has changed as a result of it.

I no longer have a full plate, I no longer get the real hunger feelings that I used to, I get hungry but only for something small and that then satisfies me.

I have bones, lots of them... and they show, I have muscle definition, I have more energy...... the lists go on and on....... I feel and (am told) look sexy.....I no longer worry about my double chin in photos...

Money well spent for a new life..... if you're on the edge of making the decision to have the op then do so...... don't regret not being to eat food... as you'll still be able to eat everything, but in smaller portions.

I've had a 2nd chance at life.... and I'm grabbing it with both hands in 2011.... I'll be at target before my birthday in April -what more could I ask for??!!

Happy New Year to you all... wishing you all a happy and healthy 2011.

Photos taken Xmas Day........29 weeks post op, and way, way back.... at my heaviest in 2004 I think.....

WOW! You look absolutely AMAZING! But I must say you were still a beautiful lady when you were big! You just have one of those "perfect" complexion faces! Congrats on your loss & enjoy life to the fullest in 2011!!!

Rhonda

You look amazing!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration! I love, love, love seeing people's before and after pics - just makes it crystal clear that the weight WILL come off if we use our sleeve!

You look amazing!!!! What a fun journey we've been on this year! All I can say is "Ditto" - I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! I hope you're having as much fun buying clothes as I am! Happy New Year!

2010 has been the new start in my life, with the sleeve op which I had done on June 10th.

I'm now within 14lbs of my target, and really cannot really comprehend how much my life has changed as a result of it.

I no longer have a full plate, I no longer get the real hunger feelings that I used to, I get hungry but only for something small and that then satisfies me.

I have bones, lots of them... and they show, I have muscle definition, I have more energy...... the lists go on and on....... I feel and (am told) look sexy.....I no longer worry about my double chin in photos...

Money well spent for a new life..... if you're on the edge of making the decision to have the op then do so...... don't regret not being to eat food... as you'll still be able to eat everything, but in smaller portions.

I've had a 2nd chance at life.... and I'm grabbing it with both hands in 2011.... I'll be at target before my birthday in April -what more could I ask for??!!

Happy New Year to you all... wishing you all a happy and healthy 2011.

Photos taken Xmas Day........29 weeks post op, and way, way back.... at my heaviest in 2004 I think.....

SParkle,

congrats on a job well done... I agree with Pamela, you looked good post op... however, I can completely understand how different you must feel... slimmer and healthier! You are soooooo close to goal and you'll defo be there for your birthday!

I am an April baby too, got a biggy this year and would love to be at or near my own goal by then!

Wow, I thought you were already at your target!!! You look stunning! Wonderful and inspiring, thank you!

Fantastic job girl! Happy New Year to you.

Congrats on your loss, you look fantastic! Being at goal, what a wonderful gift to give yourself. :present:

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww I love this post, you're gorgeous, and I love the Santa Baby outfit ! ! ! Major cheers to you and all of your success! ! !

You have done an AWESOME JOB. It's a good thing you aren't the "real" Mrs. Santa ... otherwise, Santa might forget to take his journey around the world every December 24th.

Congratulations on a new life and new outlook on life.

hubba hubba! Awesome jobe.

2010 has been the new start in my life, with the sleeve op which I had done on June 10th.

I'm now within 14lbs of my target, and really cannot really comprehend how much my life has changed as a result of it.

I no longer have a full plate, I no longer get the real hunger feelings that I used to, I get hungry but only for something small and that then satisfies me.

I have bones, lots of them... and they show, I have muscle definition, I have more energy...... the lists go on and on....... I feel and (am told) look sexy.....I no longer worry about my double chin in photos...

Money well spent for a new life..... if you're on the edge of making the decision to have the op then do so...... don't regret not being to eat food... as you'll still be able to eat everything, but in smaller portions.

I've had a 2nd chance at life.... and I'm grabbing it with both hands in 2011.... I'll be at target before my birthday in April -what more could I ask for??!!

Happy New Year to you all... wishing you all a happy and healthy 2011.

Photos taken Xmas Day........29 weeks post op, and way, way back.... at my heaviest in 2004 I think.....

Way to go Sparkle, you look amazing!!!!

You look great! I love your story and it gives me hope and helps me realize I have made the right decision! My date is sometime in Feb.I am supposed to find out Tues. the REAL date. Cant wait!! Thank you!

You look beautiful! The sleeve is a wonderful thing!!!

You look beautiful! But I have to ask how the hell are you able to keep your boobs!?!