1 year ago today I had my vertical sleeve surgery! What a great year it has been! I've lost 162 pounds and went 14 pounds below my goal weight! I feel like a new person.

Congratualtions! You are an inspiration to us newbies!

Absolutely incredible. You must feel like a totally new person!

Any before and after pics to share?

Awesome congrats!

So.... I just have to ask...Are you guys doing the 600-800 calories a day recommended by the vets in this forum???

I eat about 800 calories a day. It's really all I can handle or want.

That is really awesome! Congrats to you on your success!

Wow! You are my hero ! Way to go and I would also like to see pics, please.

Wow! You are my hero ! Way to go and I would also like to see pics, please.

i will put up some pics as soon as I'm able to take a new pic of myself. I had a tummy tuck on Tuesday so ill take one after I get my drains out next week. Thanks everyone!

What a wonderful post to read! I'm so happy for you because I can only imagine how happy you are! It's like being handed a new life, isn't it? Congratulations to you & please, post pics as soon as you're able so we can all be even more motivated!

Congrats!!! You give me hope that I can reach my goal! I started out a little heavier than you, I'm down about 105 pounds but the scale has STOPPED moving. I am 5 months out and frustrated (more with myself). I haven't been doing the things that I know I should consistently lately but am back on track as of this week. Seeing that you have made your goal in a year gives me hope that I can at least come close before my year is up! Thanks for sharing!!!

Rock Star!

Way to go. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks for posting. It gives me hope.

Congrats that. is. awesome!!

WOW, you have done a great job! Be proud!

Fantastic job!!!! How wonderful. You are a total inspiration :-)

Sheena :-)