I have been overweight for most of my life, I tried different diets that worked for awhile but then I would not only regain what I lost but gain even more. A several years ago my sister lent me her Jillian Michaels DVD set which I completely loved, but after two months I lost interest and a change in career had me going back to my old habits. I loved working out and eating healthy but after a long day at work I was starving so my husband and I would go home and eat til I was so full that I did not have the energy to go to the gym. This went on for a few of years until I got to the point when I would look at myself in the mirror and say to myself "this is me, I'm always going to be this fat, I can't change it, I can't do anything about it so I might as well keep eating." I pretty much have up on myself, then on November of 2014 I received a family photo of my mom, sister, daughter and I at a wedding and I did not recognize myself. I could not believe how far I had let myself go, this made me finally decide to take charge of my life. A month later I had my Sleeve done. A year later I love my self more than ever. I love working out, I love eating well, I love the energy I have, I love being able to play with my daughter and I love that I can dress sexy for my husband!

My stats:

Date of surgery: 12/22/14

HW: 265

SW: 255

CW: 157

BMI: 39.8 / 28.1

Measurements:

Before. After. Difference

Chest: 129cm. 97cm. 32cm

Waist: 129cm. 84cm. 45cm

Hips: 136cm. 105cm. 31cm

Arms: 39cm. 28cm. 11cm

Legs: 76cm. 52cm. 24cm

https://youtu.be/wIwL2YIzELs

Happy surgiversary! You look awesome, wish I had your arms.

Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

You look fabulous- congrats!

Congrats! You look wonderful!

Thank you all! It's been an amazing year and looking forward to an even better 2016!

You should be so proud of how far you've come. And you look beautiful! Congrats!