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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!

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

Sheena :)

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Outstanding! You are truly inspiring :D

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

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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

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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?

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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!

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Good for you! You look great.

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Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

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