This time last summer I was sitting at the beach with my family and friends discussing the fears/doubts/hopes that we all felt about my decision to undergo VSG that coming September. I could never had imagined then what a wild ride id thrust myself upon and where id be now.

As my one year anniversary approaches (9-8-14) I think of how far I've come as a person, The self-esteem I feel now and the power within myself that I never knew I had is overwhelming. This time last year I had a few goals for myself going into surgery...

1. Don't Die-- I assure you now I didn't!

2. Don't Cheat, Not even once!--I'm human, and somehow then I guess I thought I'd come out perfect after surgery didn't happen.

3. Get To Your Goal Weight.-- My goal weight at the time was 170 and I thought that was good enough as I didn't have any high hopes for myself.

As of today I have lost 96lbs from the 255lb uncomfortable person I was to 159lb person who is comfortable with herself and willing to do more in life, Who puts herself out there and is thriving. It's Amazing to me that I could ever be where I am. And like a lot of others out there, I wish I had given myself this gift sooner!

Awesome great job! I hope I look as good I am having surgery on august18 and I weigh 265lbs and my goal weight is 140.

@@tami1970 Thank You.

I'm sure you'll do great and get to your goal!

Congratulations on your success and hard work this year! You look amazing!!!

An incredible transformation! Congrats on not only obtaining but exceeding your goals! Congrats!

Good for you! U look awesome!

Fantastic job!

I'm so jealous of your young skin. You hardly have any sagging. Your tummy looks amazing!

Anyway, congrats! You weren't too far behind me with your surgery and I've followed your journey since and you've done so great! You look amazing.

Congratulations!

Congrats on your hard work.

You look amazing!!

Simply beautiful. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful message.

You are such an inspiration. My surgery is Sept. 3rd. I just keep reminding myself that a year from now hopefully I'm going to be in such a better place physically and emotionally.

I Loved this : who is comfortable with herself and willing to do more in life, Who puts herself out there and is thriving.

Congratulations !!! You look amazing

Thanks Everyone

You look fantastic, congratulations! Very inspiring... I hope I can have as much success in a year!

Thank you for sharing. I am planning surgery for this September 14th and I really don't have high expectations. I am so used to failing in this area of my life I really have no idea what it is like to feel all of the things people talk about here. Congratulations and you look fabulous! Hope to feel as good as you do someday!