Today January 25, 2012 is my 1 year surgiversary. I have lost 76 pounds and my BMI is 24.5. My lab results when I went to the Dr. this week were good, I was told to try and eat more Protein. I am currently wearing size 6/8 pants and s/m tops. I feel so good both physically and mentally. I exercise 4-5 times a week, but it is usually riding my bike 7-8 miles a day. This year I am going to change from doing mostly cardio to trying to do some toning with bands and also my kettleball.

This week I was able to break into the 140’s, which made me very happy. My Dr. said I will probably continue to lose weight for the next 3 months, and then I will probably stabilize. This has been the most incredible journey and the best thing I have ever done for myself. I love my sleeve.

Thanks to all for the inspiration and support!

Here is a pic of me at Christmas:

and a pic in January 2011 two weeks before my surgery:

Congrats newgirl! Glad you look and feel great. You're an inspiration to me!

Love it! Congrats! Keep ROCKIN that SLEEVE!

You look great! Thanks for sharing your success!

i love this story!!!

Thanks so much for sharing! You are an inspiration to all of us!

Awesome job!

Whoo!

Congrats! You look amazing!

Congrats that is awesome!

WOW! I'm exhausted just reading your post hee hee! I wish I could be like you! Maybe one day! Congrats on hitting the 140's! You look fabulous!

Keep rocking that sleeve girl! You are an inspiration!

Congrats on your success so far! I was sure I was pretty done around one year but I shed another fifteen pounds (and a pant size) very slowly over months 12-15 so it's definitely possible that you'll continue to lose. The weight comes off much more slowly as we get close to goal but it still comes off if we do the right things.

You look fabulous and you've done a great job. Enjoy it!

~Cheri

You look beautiful in your picture. Congratulations on a successful 1st year. You are AMAZING!