So I had my 18 month post-op checkup this week (it's a smidge late due to scheduling conflicts, and now I"m actually closer to 19 months post-op, but hey better late than never) and was very happy with everything. From my stellar labs, to being -100lbs lighter, there is nothing bad I can say about the sleeve. It has given me hope in the never-ending weight battle. Never before would I have stayed the course through so many stalls (and for me personally there have been plenty!) I'm starting to see my body change even though the pounds are NOT melting away the way they did when I was a few months post-op.

Just thought I would share some photos since that was my biggest inspiration when I was researching the sleeve. The photos just don't lie, they tell the story.

M2G:

Congrats on the labs and the svelte new look! Love the pics!

Lynda

you look so happy and proud. you've done aaaamazing!

AWESOME JOB!! You look wonderful! I can't wait to join you in the Century Club! :-)

You look awesome. Thanks for the pictures that is such an inspiration to me. I can't wait to get where you are.

Wow M2G you look fabulous. Keep up the good work. Wow what an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

Wow you look amazing! Are you planning on having plastic surgery? Doesnt look like you need it....

You really look fantastic and I bet you feel great too. I am still a newbie on this journey but your photos really give me hope!

Seriously, how did I miss this? Beautiful, you are simply doing it wow and we are so close...I am so darn happy for you to hit 100 lbs down!! You must feel just fantastic, it is so exciting to see all of our friends getting healthy! So exciting!!

You look amazing! I'm 2 months out and your an inspiration <3

Wow you look amazing! Are you planning on having plastic surgery? Doesnt look like you need it....

Cindy,

I am undecided on plastics as of yet. My surgeon is pushing me to do them. He thinks when I get to a BMI of about 27 then I should have the tummy done (he thinks arms/legs look great) but I'm pretty torn. I'm not 100% UNHAPPY the way I am now and frankly I've been married 16 years to the same wonderful man who has literally loved me through thick and thin, so it's not like I need a hot wrinkle free belly to show the world, lol. I do wear the Flexees tanks daily to help keep everything "in" but at this point NO to plastics.

Maybe someday.

Hey thanks for the nice compliment.

Thanks to everyone else who replied, you guys are the best!!!

Your are beautiful! i am so motivated by your pictures and your comments...

I am 4 weeks post-op and in a bit of a stall... But because of this site, and the postings by you people who have been through it... I am not worried ... My body is catching up to my weight loss...

Great job!!! you look great!

You look 15 years younger now!!

You really do look amazing!!! Congrats on all your success!

You look awesome, Sheila! I love seeing your before and after pictures.

Your an inspiration thanks :-)