The past year has FLOWN by very quickly, and here I am, ready to post some surgiversary pics and stats. It seems amazing how quickly the time (and pounds) have flown by.

I won't say it hasn't had some moments of difficulty, frustration and struggle. They have been FAR outweighed (HA!) by fun, excitement, joy, a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that THIS is my new, healthy life.

Getting the VSG was the best decision of my life. I would do it again 1000x.

I've attached some pictures of me pre-op (with my surgeon, Dr. Ramos Kelly!) and a few days post-op (in Mexico).

And some more pictures of me now (loving life, sports and still a work in progress).

And finally, a shot of my measurement changes to date (-86.25 inches!) in a year.

Just another 47 lbs to goal.........

And........I'm completely off my asthma meds (used to be 3 puffers and 2 oral meds), even when I'm exercising HARD. A miracle.....since I've been using asthma meds continuously since age 12 (now 43). I can't tell you what a difference it is to be able to breath, all the time!

Wow! Congratulations! You are a huge inspiration to me.

Sheena

Yay! Webchickadee!! Happy 1 year to you

YOU LOOK AWESOME!!

GREAT job!!!!! Congrats!

Outstanding! You are truly inspiring

So inspiring, way to go!

Amazing transformation! I love seeing people become who they were meant to be!!!

year has FLOWN by very quickly,- ready to post some surgiversary pics and stats.

Getting the VSG was the best decision of my life. I would do it again 1000x.

Hey chickee!!!

what a wonderful year you've had!!!!!

you continue to work so hard - bumps and bruises always happen in life

but........you are a winner!!!!

love all your before and after pictures

your continueing transformation is amazing

keep up the good work, for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

congrats

kathy

Wow! Incredible job! You are inspiring.

How is cycling with extra skin? It's easier for me than it was 6 months ago, but my skin is giving me problems. Do you wear compression shorts?

Wow you look awesome printing out you before and after for my ice box.

The past year has FLOWN by very quickly' date=' and here I am, ready to post some surgiversary pics and stats. It seems amazing how quickly the time (and pounds) have flown by.

I won't say it hasn't had some moments of difficulty, frustration and struggle. They have been FAR outweighed (HA!) by fun, excitement, joy, a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that THIS is my new, healthy life.

Getting the VSG was the best decision of my life. I would do it again 1000x.

I've attached some pictures of me pre-op (with my surgeon, Dr. Ramos Kelly!) and a few days post-op (in Mexico).

And some more pictures of me now (loving life, sports and still a work in progress).

And finally, a shot of my measurement changes to date (-86.25 inches!) in a year.

Just another 47 lbs to goal.........

And........I'm completely off my asthma meds (used to be 3 puffers and 2 oral meds), even when I'm exercising HARD. A miracle.....since I've been using asthma meds continuously since age 12 (now 43). I can't tell you what a difference it is to be able to breath, all the time![/quote']

All I can say is WOW! You look great!

Good for you! You look great.

Awesome job

You have done an incredible job!! Woo-Hoo!!

Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! Incredible job! You are inspiring.

How is cycling with extra skin? It's easier for me than it was 6 months ago, but my skin is giving me problems. Do you wear compression shorts?

Cycling with the extra leg skin seems to be okay, if, as you say, I wear compression clothing.

My legs are still quite big and cycling shorts don't come down far enough on my thighs (they cut in about 3 inches above the knee and it looks like hell and hurts!). So I wear "knickers" that are kind of like cycling capri pants, or sometimes even cycling leggings (full length to the ankle). Of course that gets pretty hot now that the weather is warmer.

I find having the tight fit on my legs keeps things "in place" and prevents rubbing/chafing. Of course having a chamois in the seat is still super important and so if I had to wear just the shorts I would put up with the "looks" to prevent injury and pain.

Mostly I'm just out there flying by people and not worrying how I look. It's about keep up my speed, my cadence and making my cardio and legs "work 'til it hurts"!