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All It Takes Is A Year To Change Your Life! (96Lbs Down)

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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!

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You look fantastic!! Congrats on the new body and self-esteem.

You are an inspiration! I hope this time next year I can be saying the same things you are right now. My goal is 158! Congratulations :)

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Amazing results, Congratulations!! Looking forward to my surgery. I'm only just beginning now as I sit and wait for the NP at my first consultation.

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You look amazing!! Congrats!

Awesome!!!

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story and photos. You look awesome!!

Congratulations! You look great. So exciting to have a new found spark for life. Im feeling the same thing and loving it!!

You look great!

  • 3 weeks later...

This made me smile ear to ear! We were two days apart! I too am feeling so wonderful and thankful. If anyone reading this is feeling fear, all I can say is, believe in yourself! You will be so glad a year down the road!

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  • 2 weeks later...

Wow I'm not much heavier then when you started out and were the same height maybe I won't need plastics

Great job! Congrats!

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