I never thought... anyway I received a PM from a dear friend on Facebook this morning and she told me she was playing around on Google. She did a Search for Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Before and After... lo and behold I'm on there. There's actually 2 of me that I found but this is the best one.

Again, I never thought I'd become famous over this!!! HAAA!!!

Have a blessed Sunday everyone!!!

I have to tell you something... Last summer when I first heard about VSG surgery and was researching it, I came across this forum. Yours was the first profile and pic I came across (probably you were responding to a topic or something). I remember the moment so clearly because I called my boyfriend (now fiance) into the room and we ooh-ed and ahh-ed over your before and after picture. I was hooked and had to know everything there was to know about VSG. Now every time I see a post by you, I'm reminded of that moment. In a way, I have you to thank for inspiring me to look into this surgery. Thanks, sleeve sister! XOX

i must also confess, your picture also inspired me to do the surgery!! Success is awesome!!! Great Job rocking your sleeve! Cant wait!

I also seen you on facebook when I was researching and I was also like "Wow"! The transformation is Amazing!! I chose to get sleeved just hoping to get back to my sze 8's (I am now a sze18, 240 5'4"), but I have found a new goal and seeing as you made it to sze 2, I think I can make it at least a 5/6.

Thank you!!!

LMD, I think you underestimate how much of an inspiration you are to people

Irene, your before and afters are inspirational, and bring hope to many!

Yes LMD, You are such an inspiration to us all. I look at your before and after and she my self and know it can be done. One things is that you are smiling in both pics. That lets me know you are a happy person and if comes from within. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYY! I love before and afters! THEY ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Superstar!!!

Simply fab! x

Little Miss Diva,

Maybe the only one surprised on this forum is you!! You are an inspiration to all of us, along with coach, cheer leader, and counselor! Glad you are getting the recognition you deserve for a job well-done.

Lynda

I have to tell you something... Last summer when I first heard about VSG surgery and was researching it, I came across this forum. Yours was the first profile and pic I came across (probably you were responding to a topic or something). I remember the moment so clearly because I called my boyfriend (now fiance) into the room and we ooh-ed and ahh-ed over your before and after picture. I was hooked and had to know everything there was to know about VSG. Now every time I see a post by you, I'm reminded of that moment. In a way, I have you to thank for inspiring me to look into this surgery. Thanks, sleeve sister! XOX

Wow, you really take me a-back with this!! It's really true, I don't see myself like that. I just come here and share my story - and hope I can save some lives here. The sleeve IS a lifesaver!! I'll shout it from the rooftops! Thank you so much for this post, it really speaks volumes to me.

LMD, I think you underestimate how much of an inspiration you are to people

This is so funny, because like above I really honestly don't view myself in that light. I was really dumbfounded when I got that message this morning. I never would have gone to look otherwise... ha! Hugs girl, you're doing really great and that makes me happy!

Little Miss Diva,

Maybe the only one surprised on this forum is you!! You are an inspiration to all of us, along with coach, cheer leader, and counselor! Glad you are getting the recognition you deserve for a job well-done.

Lynda

Maybe from the looks of it!! Ha!! Hugs Lynda, you've always been a joy!!

Thanks friends, today was truly a good day! I've been needing one of these... xoxo

Missus.... you've always been a star in my eyes... this is a fab NSV though... and no one deserves it more than you!!!

Hugs from across the pond my lovely friend! x

nice!