Wouldnt consisder myself a success story yet, but here goes.....

I had surgery on 3/15/10. The surgery literally saved my life. There are times when I still see 342lbs when I look in the mirror, but then there are times when I will catch my reflection and say “damn, I’m skinny!”. Is that weird?

Anyhoo, a year later, I still have great restriction. Some days more than others. I can usually pack in 2-3 oz of dense Protein plus about 1-2oz of veggies in one sitting. 5oz max (meat and veggie) at one time. My hunger hasn’t really returned, I just get an empty feeling in my belly, though cravings have come back and usually attack me around my TOM. Too much sugar makes me sick and if I don’t get enough liquids and protein in, I will stall. I haven’t really exercised all that much in the past year. Practically not at all. I probably would be at goal if I had. I did recently buy a bike and as soon as the weather breaks, I will be taking up cycling and running. I am planning on doing a 5k in September.

Life is better and I am looking forward to the future! To those on the fence about having wls; just do it! it will change your life.

My goodness…….you don't look like the same person. If someone gave me your old pic and asked me to select the new you in a lineup, I'm not sure I'd be able to. CONGRATULATIONS

Holy Crap.....you look AMAZING!!!

Wouldnt consisder myself a success story yet, but here goes.....

I had surgery on 3/15/10. The surgery literally saved my life. There are times when I still see 342lbs when I look in the mirror, but then there are times when I will catch my reflection and say “damn, I’m skinny!”. Is that weird?

Anyhoo, a year later, I still have great restriction. Some days more than others. I can usually pack in 2-3 oz of dense Protein plus about 1-2oz of veggies in one sitting. 5oz max (meat and veggie) at one time. My hunger hasn’t really returned, I just get an empty feeling in my belly, though cravings have come back and usually attack me around my TOM. Too much sugar makes me sick and if I don’t get enough liquids and protein in, I will stall. I haven’t really exercised all that much in the past year. Practically not at all. I probably would be at goal if I had. I did recently buy a bike and as soon as the weather breaks, I will be taking up cycling and running. I am planning on doing a 5k in September.

Life is better and I am looking forward to the future! To those on the fence about having wls; just do it! it will change your life.

Don't discount your success! You are a success story, I'm having my surgery in May, and one year from my surgery date May 2012, I will be graduating nursing school. If I lose half as much as you did in a year, or look half as good, I'll be doing great! so keep it up girl! You're an inspiration!

OMG ... WOOOOOOW!!

You are looking fantastic! Well done and congratulations on a great job! =]

YOU are an inspiration to what will be !!!

Wow! You look amazing!!!

You do look amazing. You must be sooo proud of yourself. You are truly an inspiration!

You look beautiful! What an amazing amount of weigh in just a year! I hope to follow in your footsteps. You are an inspiration!

Congratulations, you look incredible!! It sounds like you're eating perfectly with protein and veggies...great job and I hope I have as much success as you! And I agree with those who said you look years younger WOW

WOW! It's like you dropped 30 years off of yourself!

You surely look like a success! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

You look absolutely stunning and VERY skinny Congratulations on all your success!! You're an inspiration to the rest of us!

Wow! Wait.....let me try to close my mouth.....Wow! Breekahouse you look AMAZING. Not a sucess story yet....are you kidding! You are a success story with a whole lot of sass added to it. I am still waiting for my approval dangit....That's it ...somebody give me a spoon or a knife ...I will do this myself.....I can't wait any longer...I am ready NOW.

I wouldnt go as far as to say that I am eating perfectly. I have my moments and my weaknesses. The difference now is 1) i dont have that "all or nothing" mentality. If I make a bad choice its easier to get back on track rather than just saying "screw it" like I would have before surgery. And 2) theres only but so much damage I can do with a tiny little stomach!

Thanks God for the Sleeve!!!

Congratulations, you look incredible!! It sounds like you're eating perfectly with Protein and veggies...great job and I hope I have as much success as you! And I agree with those who said you look years younger WOW

Wow! Wait.....let me try to close my mouth.....Wow! Breekahouse you look AMAZING. Not a sucess story yet....are you kidding! You are a success story with a whole lot of sass added to it. I am still waiting for my approval dangit....That's it ...somebody give me a spoon or a knife ...I will do this myself.....I can't wait any longer...I am ready NOW.

Thanks Lady!! You'll be approved in no time and you are going to ROCK IT!!