And I have faced and come to grips with a lot of situations in my life. I found out who my friends really were. I see the true status of my relationships, ALL OF THEM.

I also decided not to pursue nurse anesthesia school. I decided to pursue a PhD in Chemical Engineering. I have had tremendous changes in my personality. Or is it that I now released my self-imposed inhibitions? Down 95lb and lovin' it. This wouldn't have been possible this soon without the Sleeve. I feel like I gave myself an extension on life. One that was never there at 440lb. I have a ways to go but at this point I know it's actually possible to get there. I spent so many years dreaming of a life of health and personal satisfaction but now it's a reality that I can see coming.

I love myself more and it shows in my outward behavior and appearance. I am very excited every day. I look forward to being a PhD and doing something to help advance mankind. This is the destiny I was hoping for. The future once a pipe dream. I am here to make some sort of change to help not just myself.

I thank the following:

Francis W Teng, MD

the members of VST

family and friends that supported me

I now have a vital tool to help regain my path in life....

My goodness, what a touching story! God bless you and your inspirational sleeve journey. I hope you get to your goal weight and your goal degree. Best of luck and best wishes to you and your freed heart. I hope you feel like you can do anything you want to do now.

Awesome! Best of luck to you with your journey.

Awww sounds like the BEST IS YET TO COME! CONGRATS!

Congratulations!!!!!!! I LOVE your big goals!!! Go get 'em!!!

That sounds like a very exciting and challenging PhD! Glad your successes are a catalyst for more success to come! You can do it!

Wow 95 pounds in 5.5 months! You are the BIGGEST LOSER LOL.. I'm so happy for you. And wish you best of luck - both for your weight loss and academic journey.