I am almost a year out - Jan 6th. I cannot believe how far I have come. I am waiting to do a big one year update but wanted to share a few pics that might inspire a newbie or someone just starting their journey...

I was 239.8 when I started this journey:

My goal was 155 - I made it NOvember 1st - just under 10 months out.

Today I am 144.4. Here is a recent picture:

Its hard to believe how far I have come. I love the journey I have taken and where I am going. I have made some wonderful supportive friends on this site - God has blessed me in so many ways - amazing! I am looking forward to 2012 as I continue this journey and move on to maintaining. If you are thinking of VSG or on the fence....DO IT!

Kim

Wow you look so chic in the boots and top on the last picture. Great job!!

omg you look great!i am a newbie you helped me alot reading this, thanks

wanted to share a few pics that might inspire a newbie or someone just starting their journey...

Yep, you inspired me! Thanks SO much. You look AMAZING!!!!

This is awesome.... I hope I am successful in loosing my weight

WOW! You look great! My starting weight was 236. I'm at 214. I was just sleeved 12-19-11. You inspire me!

You have done so well and you look amazing! Congratulations.

Kimmes, I've said it before and I'll say it again! You look amazing! You are soooo trim! What an amazing transformation. As you know I have been sleeved nearly 18mths now and I still love looking at goal pics and reading other people's journeys... when I see successes as brilliant as yours, it really does motivated me to get to my goal too!

Congratulations on being a motivator and a big loser! =]

You ROCK!!! Look YEARS younger and happier too!!! Congrats!!!

You look absolutely stunning, my friend! I am so happy for you and can't wait to follow your journey into maintenance in 2012!

Just amazing!!! Congrats!!!

MODEL I tell you, MODEL!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!! You have done an AMAZING JOB!!!!! The best is yet to come hugs!

You look wonderful! Congratulations - you inspire me to get these last 10 pounds off. What an amazing job you have done.

Well done!

Wow, you look fabulous!!

What a great journey. You look fabulous and healthy.

WOW! you look amazing! Congratulations on surpassing your goal and moving into maintenance!