5.5 Months Removed....

[Neoteric Verve 65]

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....

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

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.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Awesome! Best of luck to you with your journey.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

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

[longer-life 139]

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

[christin 54]

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

[VJSlim 156]

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.