170lbs gone.. 12 months post op.

[danaevett 179]

Great job. You should be very proud.

[girliegirl 49]

wow....you look awesome. im just curious if you can tell us how you were able to adapt to your new way of eating after surgery? i mean, how did you turn off that voice in your head that was always telling you to eat? was it the surgery that makes it so easy in the beginning? if we cant stick to diets that great now before the sleeve, what makes us think we can do it afterwards?

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

You look absolutely phenomenal!! Your skin is great!! Your thighs and arms look nice and tight, would never think you were heavier. Congratulations!

[shelly513 138]

wow....you look awesome. im just curious if you can tell us how you were able to adapt to your new way of eating after surgery? i mean, how did you turn off that voice in your head that was always telling you to eat? was it the surgery that makes it so easy in the beginning? if we cant stick to diets that great now before the sleeve, what makes us think we can do it afterwards?

The voices are still there.. they ALWAYS will be. The surgery did make it easier in the beginning. .. ur very limited for awile what u can eat. Now since I'm further out it is purely will power.

[chefkelly 38]

Wow! You look amazing! So inspiring!

[elfnow 277]

You've described me, too! I had my surgery at 355 lbs (I started the pre-surg diet at 375)... I'm 5'6" (I used to be 5'7" but my weight made me shorter!!) I was miserable and sorry for myself and angry with myself!!

I'm not quite a month past surgery (2/10/14) but I am really hoping my path keeps looking like yours. You're an inspiration and role model!!

[Blondiee 278]

You look awesome and so tanned!!!

[catnapper 34]

Wonderful! VERY happy for you. Thank you for sharing.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

Thank you for being so open and honest in sharing your journey. And my favorite question....how is the skin doing???? I'm the same height as you and not too much under your starting weight with 180 as a goal.

[shelly513 138]

Here's a glimpse of the skin... nothing that can't be hidden

[ATTACH]42169[/ATTACH]

[gourmetone 394]

FABULOUS, FABULOUS

[webbRN78 72]

WOW! What an amazing transformation! You look fantastic! Way to work your sleeve!! Thanks for sharing! A true inspiration.

[Sunnybaby 95]

Wow! Your before story really fits my life! I am hoping that after my surgery I will do as well as you have! I have a question for you. You state you are in recovery, what do you mean by that? Are you talking about just surgery or another program?

[shelly513 138]

No just being a food addict. Just like any addict.. u will forever be in recovery. The want of food is still there u just have to overcome in

[tampa 55]

Wow!!! Congrats. What a major transformation. Did you have work done?