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:

Noel! You look GREAT! What a transformation!!!! and thank you for posting your pics and telling your story. Enjoy the new you!!!!!

Congrats! That is such a great accomplishment!! I hope I have the same success as you!!

Great job!!! You look amazing!

congrats! great job!

wow what a transformation!!!!! You look amazing! I can't wait to be a year out..... I love my sleeve and everything that it has done for me, but i completely understand the people treating you differently..lol..

i never really thought I was THAT big before, but now that i look at my pictures i guess i was..lol, but now its like i have to beat people off with a stick and even though i had boyfriends before, now its like.. really u people have known me for years and was never interested..I lose a little weight at you guys just cant get enough... in some respects its kinda sad, but for the most part i just kinda think its funny!!!!

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how great you look and obviously everone else can tell too and keep smiling.. cuz you deserve every bit of that happiness!!

You look great!

Wow, what a transformation.... you are rockin it & look amazing!