About me:

My name is Misty. I'm 26 years young. No children. I've been a nurse for 5 years (currently working ER- love). I've been overweight ever since I can remember (I was def the largest in my 1st grade class). After high school & out of sports, my weight ballooned out of control. But (like many addicts) I was in denial. (Side note: no, I don't believe every obese person is an addict). After realizing how much my obesity was affecting my health, my job, and daily activities, I decided I needed a change. After MANY failed diet attempts, I had my sleeve with Dr. Borland in New Iberia, LA (self-pay). food no longer controls my life. I don't live to eat. I'm fit and healthy and active. I never could have imagined this life for myself. It's truly amazing.

1 year since my VSG....

Height: 4' 11"

Highest weight: 245 lbs

Surgery weight: 240 lbs

Current weight: 128 lbs

112 pounds down!! ????

Largest size: 24

Current size: 6/8

I still have goals I want to meet, but I am so happy with my progress thus far.

How do I feel?.... Healthy, fit, alive, AWESOME

What do I do?.... I follow MY rules (which I know isn't everyone's rules ????). I run. I lift. I'm a yogi. I enjoy myself.

Congrats!! Glad to see you're enjoying life!

Holy tiny Moly! Great success and may you continue down your road of health and happiness! Cheers!!

Misty,

Way to own it! Your life, your rules as it should be! You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story.

Rock on!!!!

Awesome! Way to go!!

SWEET!!!! love hearing stuff like this!! Way to go

Happy happy! wTG

Thanks y'all! I'd post my before/after pics, but no one's home to take them for me! LOL.

I'll be doing that in a few days when hubby gets home.

Hurray! Congrats on a life-changing year!

Congratulations!!!!

Good for you! Congrats!

Congratulations!!! Your success is awesome!!! Many blessing to you for continued success through out the future!!! You have worked very hard this past year & your success is the best reward to yourself!!!