Well tomorrow starts the next year of my weight loss journey. It is hard to believe that in the last year I have lost almost 200 pounds. I rolled into that OR not knowing how well or how successful I would be. Little did I know how great a decision this gastric sleeve procedure would be for me. My quality of life has so drastically improved. My diabetes is in total remission, no more high cholesterol, high blood pressure gone, back problems history, knee problems non existent, my energy is back my zeal for life is back. I am able to care for my wife who is chronically ill from RA and obesity (I know ironic isn't it). Needless to say I am so very thankful to everyone who supported me over the last year and look forward to more years of continued success.

Mark, Edmond Oklahoma

Edited July 24, 201412 yr by penman53

Absolutely fantastic job. You look great. So glad you posted your update. Those updates and success stories are what keeps the rest of us motivated as we trudge along.

I had bilateral knee replacements prior to my Sleeve and I made all kinds of effort to acheive a super fast recovery....only to learn, you just can't rush the process. It taught me to be patient and accept however long it takes (which was closer to a year for my knees). Now my knees are great and now I am better prepared for the long haul in my weight loss efforts.

Slow and steady........will get you there. Not that your loss was very slow.......I mean 200 lbs in 12 months. Wow.

Gotta say it again......you look great.

Yeah, that's a fair to middlin' success story .... 200 pounds in 12 months. Feel great, look great, life changed.

Yeah, not bad.

It's bloody bodacious!

Congratulations, you rock star, you!

Congratulations...so inspiring!

Happy surgiversary and congratulations on your success!!

Wow. Congrats!

Wonderful news. Good luck with future success.

Mark, simply amazing! What an inspiration you are! Your wife is a lucky lady to have you supporting and caring for her. Bless her heart... RA is a bear. May God bless you both! Congratulations!!

Way to go! Congrats! Will be praying for your wife

That is fricken fantastic!!! Looking at your pic you would never imagine you could've ever been overweight! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!! Great job!!

That is so awesome!! What a fantastic job you have done!

Simply amazing! Congratulations.