A year ago yesterday my life changed forever! I made the best decision I ever made besides marrying my darling third husband lol. I had a VSG with Dr. JOhn Feng of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation- my hero.

I started this journey at 280 pounds, depressed, reclusive, hibernating and in constant pain.

Last week I hit my surgeons goal of a normal BMI and 118 pounds lost....WOW! Still losing and am not sure where I will end up.

I went from that reclusive existance to doing nine Zumba classes a week, 8 Water classes, walking three miles a day with my husband and dog. I am toned, energetic, ALIVE!!!! Alas the pain is stil there but the lightness of being helps so much.

VST was such a wonderful support for me, and though I have gone on the many Facebook pages that give challenges and daily support, I will always come home to this Forum!

Congrats!!!!

Congratulations! Any advice for new sleeves like myself. I had surguery on May 1st

YOU LOOK AMAZING! I just posted that I got my approval today and I'm petrified but looking at your progress makes me calm down a bit!!!!

Meggie, I follow you on YouTube and cried this morning when I watched your surgiversary video. What a journey - and as I commented at You Tube a while ago, your journey convinced me that I too can do this, I am not too old to turn it around!

Thanks for the inspiration.

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Congrats! The difference in your photos is amazing!!!

Meggiep,

you have a beautiful smile, regardless of weight!!

Well done on not only transforming your body, which by the way looks amazing, but also your life. Your truly have turned it around and are now embracing every moment... well proud of you and congratulations! =]

Wow you look great! You spoke at my orientation meeting, and that helped me decide on the VSG. I went into the meeting set on getting the Lapband, but you spoke so positively about your surgery I changed my mind right there. Congratulations, I hope I can be as successful as you have been!!!

Congratulations! Very impressive indeed!

I can tell that you have always had a magnetic personality by those photos. You look amazing! Congratulations on your great success and thank YOU for inspiring others!

Congrats!!!

You look great!!! Isn't it great to really be and feel alive!!! I can't wait to have that feeling again

Ah, so glad to see you back for your surgiversary! You look amazing, lady. And just so happy!

Amazing!! Great job!!