So hello VST peeps! Today is the day! I can honestly say the sleeve gave me my life back. It's been a heck of a journey. I am not at my ultimate goal of 200# down, but so far I have lost 145#...so just a few more steps and I will get there. I also encourage everyone to take measurements from beginning to end because I am happy to report I have lost a total of 48.5 inches from all over my body...wild huh? I wanted to share a pictorial journey with you . So here we go!

Me 12 hours before surgery

Me 6 months post op

Me at 9 months out

And me today right before my workout

So that's my story ..it's still a work in progress but with hard work, dedication, and diligence, it's becoming, finally, a reality!

Wow! What a huge difference. Great job!

Wow u look amazinggggg!

wow u look great, I get mine April 15th, I am excited

Thanks everyone! I still have more of my journey to go, but I have to inspire someone to take that leap of faith. It worked for me!

IS there a program u followed or certain foods u ate?

You are fantastic!

You look awesome & are doing SO well! You inspire me to keep going! Keep pushing! Keep trying & not give up!

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to us newbies!

Looking wonderful! Way to go!

What is your workout plan?? And meal plan??

You are doing awesome!

What is your workout plan?? And meal plan??

Yes, please share!!!!

I'm 3 weeks out and am not yet convinced I did the right thing, as it's so difficult. I am not confident in my purée food choices since my stomach hurts with a lot of things. Would be nice to hear what someone with such success did!!!! You look fantastic.

You look FABULOUS!!!

You are an inspiration Pip, as always! You look wonderful.

You look great!!! Congrats.