(sorry about the atrocious typo in the title >.<. "SURGIVERSARY"!)

I'm sitting her reminiscing about my surgery day. I remember so clearly the emotions that I was feeling. I was not scared in the least. I was so READY. I did have a bit of anxiety, as anyone who is about to go under the knife would have, but was never scared. Waking up from the surgery was one of the biggest sighs of relief that I have ever taken. It's over with! I'm alive! Yeah I feel like crap, but I "feel" AMAZING! I only had to stay one night in the hospital.

Recovery after surgery was typical. I took 3 weeks off of work which I felt every day was needed. Pain was manageable and I didn't take any pain meds at home. I also never threw up, and still have not thrown up once since surgery.

I followed all of the stages to a 'T'. It took six months to lose 100 lbs.

I've had the best, most ideal experience with the sleeve and I am so thankful for that. As of today, one year out, I am down 135 lbs. I am smaller then I was in high school by about 40-50 lbs. I think I was this weight in elementary school, no joke.

I have been at this weight since November, though. I've been maintaining around 3 months, which is fine.

I do want to mention that I lost a lot of hair. At least half of what I had is gone. Seems like more but probably not. So now I have very thin, fine hair. I'm ok with it though, as it is already growing back. I feel like I look like Elvira at the moment because all the new stuff sticks straight up. I have to hairspray it back down lol. I still lose a little in the shower, but as far as losing hair by the handfulls, that part is over.

I do have lose skin. It isn't terrible, but very noticeable. I look good with clothes on and that's it. My next goal is to start working on toning, to see if it makes any difference.

I'm happy to answer any questions anyone may have.

Stats:

Height: 5'9"
HW: 320

CW: 185

GW: 170

Pics:

Before:

Day of surgery:

Today, one year out:

I will update this evening with more pics as I am at work right now.

Edit:

Here's a pic I took this evening. I have always dreamed of taking picture like this! This is me in my size 22's that I used to wear all the time pre-op. In fact, I think I'm wearing them in the picture above (the one in the pink shirt.) I wear a size 8 now.

Edited March 6, 201511 yr by sleevie.wonder

Congrats!! You look awesome!!

You are officially my hero.

We're starting at about the same weight & height. I am amazed at the weight loss you gave experienced in only one year!!! I was sitting today thinking about how much I could realistically expect in a year, and realized I had 130# to loose. Thanks for sharing! I'm inspired!

Congrats!!! You look amazing!!

Congratulations!!!!!! You inspire me! Our number are all almost the same except I'm about 3 inches shorter than you. I'm 3 months post opp and my both my HW and GW are the same as yours. You look amazing keep it up. Can't wait to be in your shoes!