I was 332 lbs...... I flew to Mexico with my mother to embark on a journey to change my life!! All I can say is WOW... what a difference one year makes!! I have surpassed my goal and have lost 135 lbs. Dare I say that my journey has been relatively "easy"???? YES!! It has!! There was no pain.... only a general soreness in my abdomen..... No gas, no nausea, nada!! I have a little reflux here and there but daily a daily OTC med that keeps everything under control. I have exercised... some... not a lot and my body has transformed!!!

My surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz is AMAZING!! He and his staff were very accommodating and have been extremely supportive. I have made lifelong friends with other patients and refer to them as my "sleeve sisters"!!!

When I look at my "before" pic I can't even believe that I let myself get that big. I have always been a happy and confident girl and even at 332 lbs I still felt beautiful. I am definitely an advocate for this surgery as it's changed my life... I am still the same happy and confident girl but my "light" is shining a lot more brighter now!! I feel as if my outside finally matches my inside!!!

In honor of my accomplishments I had an incredible photographer take some pictures of me... I was blown away when I received them.... I've posted my before and after pics... WOW!!! What a difference!!!

For those that are contemplating this surgery.... DO IT!! If your insurance doesn't cover then go to Mexico as they have top surgeons and incredible care!!! I obviously have to recommend my surgeon and his clinic www.obesitycontrolcenter.com. I cannot thank them enough for their service, hospitality and support!! I am TEAM ORTIZ all the way!!!

Wow. You look Fantastic. Congrats

Awesome! Congrats!

What an amazing transformation and testimony!! I'm still in the waiting stages and seeing posts like this take away ANY doubt and fear that I might have. Thank you for this!

And seriously, can you look like any more of a SUPERMODEL?!?! You are gorgeous!!!

what a difference one year makes!!

barrbdoll

I don't see as well as i used to

hun is that really you??

OMG

It is you, it is you!!!

what a difference!!!!

good for you - realizing how special you are - and spending a little money to have great pictures of your new self

goal, how great are you!!!

is your sexy pose considered X rated??

terrific weight loss!!

good job

i know you will continue your success through your longer, healthier, happy life

congrats

LOL!!! YES that's ME!!!!

I used to be a plus size model when I was younger (20 years ago) and even then I was 230lbs... I'll be 39 this year and I feel better now than I did then!!! I think I may have submit my pics again and try to pick up a few jobs!!!!

Thanks Everyone!!!!

What a mighty transformation! You look fantastic!!

I wouldn't have known you were the same person looking at both pictures!! Awesome job!

Wow wow wow. My surgery is Thursday and I'm starting to get nervous and scared again. This is exactly what I needed to see. Congrats to you!!!

Wow wow wow. My surgery is Thursday and I'm starting to get nervous and scared again. This is exactly what I needed to see. Congrats to you!!!

You are going to do great!!!! Just keep positive!!! This may be hard to believe but I wasn't nervous a single second!!! Clear up when they wheeled me into the OR and the Anesthesiologist told me he was about to give me the best margarita of my life!!! LOL I was so in "the zone" that nothing was going to stop me from being successful! I firmly believe that a positive mental mindset is one if not THE KEY to a successful surgery, recovery and overall weight loss!! Just understand that stalls will happen and don't be hard on yourself when you see the scale at the same weight for a month. I lost the majority of my weight in first 7 months. The last 6 months I have lost 25 lbs.. Everyone's journey is different so just enjoy the ride and try not to compare yourself with others..

Best of Luck!!!!

I was 332 lbs...... I flew to Mexico with my mother to embark on a journey to change my life!! All I can say is WOW... what a difference one year makes!! I have surpassed my goal and have lost 135 lbs. Dare I say that my journey has been relatively "easy"???? YES!! It has!! There was no pain.... only a general soreness in my abdomen..... No gas, no nausea, nada!! I have a little reflux here and there but daily a daily OTC med that keeps everything under control. I have exercised... some... not a lot and my body has transformed!!!

My surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz is AMAZING!! He and his staff were very accommodating and have been extremely supportive. I have made lifelong friends with other patients and refer to them as my "sleeve sisters"!!!

When I look at my "before" pic I can't even believe that I let myself get that big. I have always been a happy and confident girl and even at 332 lbs I still felt beautiful. I am definitely an advocate for this surgery as it's changed my life... I am still the same happy and confident girl but my "light" is shining a lot more brighter now!! I feel as if my outside finally matches my inside!!!

In honor of my accomplishments I had an incredible photographer take some pictures of me... I was blown away when I received them.... I've posted my before and after pics... WOW!!! What a difference!!!

For those that are contemplating this surgery.... DO IT!! If your insurance doesn't cover then go to Mexico as they have top surgeons and incredible care!!! I obviously have to recommend my surgeon and his clinic www.obesitycontrolcenter.com. I cannot thank them enough for their service, hospitality and support!! I am TEAM ORTIZ all the way!!!

Holy.......wow!! Hum a na, hum a na!! Way to go and congrats!!

Omg! You look great! And younger too.. I am hoping for similar results as yours!

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Awesome job. U look beautiful.

Wow Wow woweeee! You are so beautiful! You were actually my inspiration to get sleeved. I saw one of your post while pre op and said, " yup, I'm doing this!" Congratulations!

You look amazing !!!