I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and have my one year follow-up appointment today,

This year has flown by.

I am over half-way to goal.

I am regaining my mobility. A year ago I needed my mom to drive me and a step to get into her SUV (I couldn't get into her sedan). I couldn't do my own grocery shopping, and couldn't walk or stand very long. Today, I am driving myself, and will probably stop and shop after my appointment.

I am swimming laps 3-4+ times a week (since starting to use a fitness tracker a few months ago, I have swum over 150 miles in laps).

I sleep well and don't oversleep much anymore.

I am starting to be able to participate in life again.

If I don't get at least an "ata girl" at my appointment I am going to be disappointed!

I am so proud of you for working hard to make this happen!

You are truly an inspiration! Your success in just a year is amazing and you should be proud!

Yay!! Congratulations! You're doing it!!! So proud of you!

I believe that you are truly an exceptional person Inner Surfer Girl. Your spirit, honesty and commitment have been an inspiration. Your posts and replies are always filled with intelligence and compassion. You deserve a very loud "ata girl"!!

are you kidding? you have earned way more than an "atta girl"!

You have worked so hard and your journey/posts/insight are truly inspirational to those of us just starting out.

time for a happy dance!

You definitely deserve more than an "atta girl", more like a "Whoa, you are kickin' a$$, keep it up!"

• ATTAGIRL!!!

• KNOCK 'EM OUT, TIGER!!!

• YOU TOCK ROCK!!!

• YOU ARE MY HEROINE!!!

• YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!!

• YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!!

Have I told you that I'm thrilled for you?

@@Inner Surfer Girl, yay! You deserve more than an ata girl, in fact you deserve a massage! Bask in your success, you have earned it and thank you for being such an inspiration and always taking time to share your experience and wisdom.

ISG, you rock!

@@Inner Surfer Girl, yay! You deserve more than an ata girl, in fact you deserve a massage! Bask in your success, you have earned it and thank you for being such an inspiration and always taking time to share your experience and wisdom.

I am within 5 pounds of scheduling my next massage.

I think my one year anniversary gift to myself is going to at the very least be a mani pedi.

Congrats Inner Surfer Girl - I know your posts are the one's I read the most and find so very helpful - I am so lucky to have you 11 months ahead of me in the journey so i can benefit from your wisdom!

ATTA GIRL! I was sleeved on 4/27/15, and my one year is tomorrow. It's been quite a year, but a good one. Well done!

Wow!!! You go girl!!! YOU did this no one else!!! Would love to see pics!

Atta girl Yayyy

I predict you will get confetti and a brass band from your surgeon. If you don't, you ought to. Please check in and tell us what they said!