1 year out before and after pics!

runjoeyrun16
on 12/27/11 3:34 am

december 21st was a really special day for me.
it was my 25th birthday AND my 1 year surgiversary!
i can't believe it has been a year already. and what a year it has been!
it would take me so long to write down the amazing things that have happened to me, with all of the changes i have made and the accomplishments i have had. i am no longer just existing, but after 25 years, i am LIVING.
my highest weight was 318 pounds, with pant size of 24/26 and tops 3-4X. i am currently 166 pounds, wearing a size 10/11 jeans and medium tops. i am so extremely happy and grateful for everything i have and everything i have worked for. thank you everyone for all of your support!

now for the good stuff.. picture time!!
first.. the BEFORES! (note: i have literally thousands upon thousands of pictures of family and friends on my computer, taken throughout the years. it took me a long time to scroll through all of them and find a handful that had me in them..)

(^ you may have to scroll over for this one.. im sitting on the far right)

(^ this one too! on the far right)

NOW for the AFTERS:

(so seductive.. haha)

(me & my mom

August 20th, 2009 - Referral for WLS from family doctor
May 17th, 2010 - Orientation at Windsor Hospital
May 26th, 2010 - Appointment with nurse and SW
June 1st, 2010 - Appointment with NUT and doctor
August 31st, 2010 - Follow up with SW, NUT and doctor
October 7th, 2010 - Surgical Education Class
November 2nd, 2010 - Consultation with Dr. Jules Foute Nelong
December 21st, 2010 - SURGERY DAY!

runjoeyrun16
on 12/27/11 3:36 am

(don't mind the stupid bra sticking out! haha)

August 20th, 2009 - Referral for WLS from family doctor
May 17th, 2010 - Orientation at Windsor Hospital
May 26th, 2010 - Appointment with nurse and SW
June 1st, 2010 - Appointment with NUT and doctor
August 31st, 2010 - Follow up with SW, NUT and doctor
October 7th, 2010 - Surgical Education Class
November 2nd, 2010 - Consultation with Dr. Jules Foute Nelong
December 21st, 2010 - SURGERY DAY!

Janet13
on 12/27/11 3:42 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 01/24/11

Amazing change in a year.. you must feel like a million bucks, because you sure look like it.

"I used to be SnowWhite and then I drifted"
"words come easy behind the screen, when there is no interface-to-face to be seen"

charm64
on 12/27/11 3:49 am - Cambridge, Canada

Absolutley stunning! So happy for you.
Congratulations on all your success.

Char

Char
Dr. Reed
VSG May 24/2011

smiley_k
on 12/27/11 4:40 am

You look awesome! Congrats on all your success and thanks for the inspiration your pictures bring!

Katie ♥

HossStyle
on 12/27/11 5:14 am - Canada

RNY on 01/16/12

Wow, you have done amazing. Congratulations on all the positive changes.

And thanks for the reminder...I've gotta take some before pics. lol

Brenda T.
on 12/27/11 5:23 am - Oshawa, Canada

RNY on 05/14/12

Unbelievable!! You have come so far!!! So wonderful!!!
Thanks for sharing

Brenda Visit my profile for timelines My is Monica M.

Toni B.
on 12/27/11 5:51 am - Sudbury, Ontario

RNY on 01/19/12

Girl, that is completely amazing! You are literally a whole new person! Congratulations on your phenomenal success and thank you for posting your pics and showing us pre-ops what is totally possible if we work our tools (RNY's,etc) and stay committed to our future selves.

Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
www.fatgirlchangingherworld.com Twitter:@fatgirlchanging
Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!