Almost a year out, before and after pictures!

Hi everyone!  I just realized that it was a year ago today that I booked my surgery in Tijuana with Dr. Ponce De Leon, so I thought I might share some before and after pictures!  So far I am down 98 lbs (got to 100 almost a month ago, but ended up putting a few lbs back on, not sure how!)  Things have been pretty slow over the last few months, but I feel great!  I am so grateful to have met the people I've met along the way (I've got three wonderful sleeve sisters, and the most wonderful coordinator, Trish)  I can't wait to see what the next year brings!

So here I am at the hospital on the morning of my surgery, May 10th 2012.  371lbs




And here I am in March, at 100 lbs lost, 271lbs.  Please excuse the horrid expression on my face, it was pretty early in the morning 




And a comparison shot of my face.  A bit of a difference!



I still have a long way to go yet (another 50-75 lbs) but I'll get there eventually!

Congrats on your success! Keep up the great work! 

Congrats on your success!!!

You are doing awesome!!!!

How wonderful - congrats to you!

Congratulations!

Woohoo! Look at the difference in the smile!

That's awesome!! You are doing fantastic!! Keep up the great work!! 

You look like Ashley Judd on the right hand side!!!! Congrats!

Thanks so much everyone!  I can't get over the difference in how I feel now.  I am able to walk much further (much faster too!) I've been able to start riding my horse again as well, which I totally missed doing.  I'll be sure to post more pictures once I get out of this darned stall :)