I love myself again, that's as plain and simple as I can say it! August 2nd was my 1 year mark and I am down 138 pounds as of this morning. LIFE IS GOOD! I'd like to lose another 40-50 pounds to really get the results I want. The sleeve was the tool I needed so desparately and it has worked just as I hoped it would. I got my life back. I got me back. I am happy again. I am full of life again.

There are SOOO many positive things to list. I couldn't even fathom that I would be this happy a year ago. Yea, I thought I'd lose weight, but in the back of all our minds we are still self-doubting, self-sabotaging, etc., etc., etc. but I really didn't think I would end up here. I am training for a half marathon (walking), I do paddle boarding, I am DATING (miracle!), I am active with my kids, my friends (I actually WANT to go out!) my family. I just have fun in life again. The Sleeve was my life saver and I would do it a million times over in a heart beat.

To anyone struggling, just know that each day gets better. I do feel very lucky in that I have not had any side effects, I eat what I want and never feel deprived - YES I eat better than I ever have, but it's because of this tool.

I hope everyone has had the success that I have had. Lots of love and support to all my sisters out there (and brothers!)!!!!

The Sleeve ROCKS!!!!

(see my before below!)

How do you really feel?! LOL

Fantastic/inspirational post!

Congratulations!

Amazing, congratulations! I'm at 52 lbs lost and feel fantastic too! I am much more happy and wish I would've done this sooner!

Way to go! You look incredible!

You look incredible!!! Congrats on all of you accomplishments!!!

You look amazing & thank you for sharing!

You look awesome!!!

Congratulations on your success! You look fantastic!

Congrats! Enjoy it, you've earned it.

~Cheri

So happy for you!

Wow! You look great! So happy for you. It is wonderful that you are enjoying your life again! Keep us posted!

Congratulations on your success!! I'm still pre-op and need inspirational postings like yours to keep me motivated.

Awesome job!

Andrew

You look fabulous! I'm only 4 months out and I'm already starting to feel the same way..so excited for you, I can't wait for my one year surgiversary, can only imagine how much better i will be feeling by then!

You look great! I am supposed to have my surgery in January and can't wait but at the same time I am afraid I will not do as good as everyone else on here for the lack of motivation to exercise.

Totally awesome. You're an inspiration!