I just wanted to share with everyone that the decision to get sleeved on April 26th 2011 in Tijuana Mexico was literally the best thing that I have ever done and my only draw back was that I didn't do it sooner! This time last year I was freaking out about having the surgery, going to Mexico by myself and starving due to a month on the liquid diet, but I would do it again in a heart beat! If you are thinking about getting the surgery DO IT! don't even think about it not getting it done!!

This may sound normal for a lot of you, but a lot of little things changed this past year like how people act towards me, its sad to but they act much nicer and more respectful, I've had a few girlfriends(which before the surgery only had one ever) I run up the stairs without getting out of breath and my feet never hurt anymore! I know it may sound funny, but when I think about all I do is smile. I love when people ask what the heck happened to me, it makes me feel like 1,000,000 bucks!

Heres a few pictures from the past year:

You look great! It is such a shame how it changes the way people treat you but it is so true. About 6 years ago I lost 50 lbs which didn't make me skinny but I looked "healthy". I totally noticed how people's treatment changed and after I gained the weight back I was back to being the girl nobody noticed. It's not even about sexual or flirtatious treatment either. People in general are just nicer to you. The one thing I looked forward too is being physically comfortable. I miss that. Oh! And can't wait for my feet and back to stop hurting either! Waiting, waiting, waiting.

You look like you are having so much fun! I definitely agree the VSG is a great decision. It amazing how much can change in a year. I really hope I have a post like this in the next few months.

You look great! I bet you feel tons better!! Now, if you'd only learn to turn your hat around.

Truthfully, it's great to see someone who has made it to goal!!

Wow! What an amazing transformation in just one year! You look great & happy!! Congrats =)

I agree with the others, you look amazing! I hope you don't mine me saying but you look a lot younger too... congrats! =]

Great job, it is a great acomplishment and I know how much hard work went in to it. You can now enjoy the rest of your healthy life.

Congratulations! You look amazing!

Congratulations! You look amazing!

You look fantastic and so positive! I have wondered, though, do you tell people who ask that you had the surgery? I've been very sensetive about telling anyone and always wonder how others feel about that. Does it minimize the 'accomplishment' of geting healthier and fit? Bear with me, I'm trying to mentally deal with what's to come---the good and the strange. LOL

Good for you! Keep taking care of yourself--fantastic work!

Amy

You are so incredibly handsome

You have done such a an awesome job! you look healthy and great:) congrats:) and yeah it hurts a lot when people starts knowing or seeing ur transformation and started getting an interest to know u more! I am facing this act everyday now and I am always wondering why should I even know them, if they didnt know that its still me! before and after.

You look Great! Congratulations on your success. What would you say has been the most difficult part throughout your journey?

Wow- barely even recognizable as the same guy! You look fantastic!

do you tell people who ask that you had the surgery?

At first I mostly just said i'm eating differently, which was exactly not a lie lol Now i'm really open about it and people really like to talk to me about it.

You are so incredibly handsome

Hey! Thanks!

You look Great! Congratulations on your success. What would you say has been the most difficult part throughout your journey?

The most difficult was having to stay on track and not fall back into the same ol' bad habits. I went a month at one point that I had to buy new clothes weekly, which was bitter sweet haha

Thank you everyone else you just really made my day

You look so incredible. If I wasn't married....LOL!