I was sleeved July 1, 2013 by Doctor Rayford Kruger at Tobey Hospital in Massachusetts. Here's my official before/after pic, with my stats for both the day of my surgery, and my one year surgiversary. It's mindblowing to me that not only am I NEVER again going to shop in the Plus Size section of any store, but I will willingly step in front of a camera, while wearing a bathing suit. Who is this person?!

I have absolutely NO regrets and consider this surgery to have been a total success. For the first time in decades, I'm proud of the way I look and how hard I fought to achieve it, with my sleeve's help. Happy Independence Day, indeed!!

Congrats! You look amazing!!

Wow! You have done SO well!

Vixynne you have renewed my motivation! you look awesome and sound like you are completely satisfied with the results! your one year anniversary was my surgery date too. Can't wait until July 4th 2015! I'm glad to hear you have no regrets.

Very inspirational. You look great! I'm currently waiting on my surgery date. I hope to enjoy the same success a year from now as you!

<p>I was sleeved July 1, 2013 by Doctor Rayford Kruger at Tobey Hospital in Massachusetts. Here's my official before/after pic, with my stats for both the day of my surgery, and my one year surgiversary. It's mindblowing to me that not only am I NEVER again going to shop in the Plus Size section of any store, but I will <em>willingly step in front of a camera</em>, <em>while wearing a bathing suit.</em> Who is this person?!</p> <p>I have absolutely NO regrets and consider this surgery to have been a total success. For the first time in decades, I'm proud of the way I look and how hard I fought to achieve it, with my sleeve's help. Happy Independence Day, indeed!!</p> <p> </p>

Thanks for everyone's posts. It helps to kill time in between clearances and approval.

Amazing!!!!! So happy for you!!!

Congrats! You look amazing!!!!

Congrats!! You look fantastic! I am 1 day from surgery so this is so encouraging. Thanks

Congrats! You look lovely and so happy!

Vixynne you have renewed my motivation! you look awesome and sound like you are completely satisfied with the results! your one year anniversary was my surgery date too. Can't wait until July 4th 2015! I'm glad to hear you have no regrets.

I am 100% satisfied with my results--well worth every moment of struggle. You are going to be amazed at the changes in your body, your health and your life, I feel like it's a true rebirth and a second chance. I can't wait to see your 1-year post, you're going to do GREAT.

We have the same stats I had surgery 03/2014 at mount auburn hospital at 220 lbs I am currently 157.0 pounds today .. Just about 4 months out the 17th !

I am stalling and losing it slow but I am loving life. I can't wait to look like u. U look amazing !

I went out with my Texan last night--and here's a little NSV. Sometimes it's these little things that add up to feeling like it's all been SO worth it. A year ago, there's no way I would have been willingly photographed. Also, a year ago, he couldn't have done this without grunting, straining, getting red in the face and out of breath. Kind of fun to be lifted up like you're dainty. I haven't felt dainty in years.

Congratulations Vix! You look fantastic.