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atta boy! Feels great! Keep up the good work. That 50 will be off before you know it

Thanks for the input @CalGuy64and @Matt Z!

I'm just under 7 months post op and have times of feeling hunger, but like Albus said, it is easily satisfied. The new norm has set in for me, and you too will get through it.

This past week I spent in Tahoe parasailing, ziplining, rock climbing, ropes course, hiking, etc. Never could have done any of yet 12 months and 165 lbs ago.

Keep up the great work!

I decided to add spices to small pieces of cardboard instead. I still have a case in my pantry for some reason...just haven't gotten to throwing them away yet.

Lastest down to 150 it is so slow .... tiny changes. I need someone to take a photo for me . I am camera challenged....

Apparently there are 2 of these threads..So Ill share my recent pics here also. Just got back from Portugal and Lithuania. Had fun sampling the foods.

So here are some before and after a of me. The first pic was just days before my surgery in February weighing in at 316. 2nd pic is just a few days old weighing in at 249. 50 more to go!

Here is my largest to most recent "photo recreation". 370 in 2011 to 243 (when the photo was taken) in 2018.

This is BEFORE. 250lbs and after 144lbs. Goal is 120 ish....

This past week I spent in Tahoe parasailing, ziplining, rock climbing, ropes course, hiking, etc. Never could have done any of yet 12 months and 165 lbs ago.

This is our Goldendoodle we brought home around Christmas. Our boys are totally in love with her.

This past week I spent in Tahoe parasailing, ziplining, rock climbing, ropes course, hiking, etc. Never could have done any of yet 12 months and 165 lbs ago.

Starting weight: 347
Current Weight: 181
Surgery 10/16/17

Starting weight: 347
Current Weight: 181
Surgery 10/16/17

For the past week, my family spent time in our home away from home, South Lake Tahoe, CA. If you haven't been, it's a place you need to visit and fall in love with. We visit there quite often since we are only 90 minutes away. Anyhow, the week was filled with many NSV's and bucket list items for me.
Tuesday: Kenny Chesney concert
Wednesday: Beach day, parasailing, watching fireworks with friends and family
Thursday: 8 mile hike followed by 4 miles walking around Casinos and shops
Friday: 6 mile hike and beach day, rented jet skis.
Saturday: Top of Heavenly- First time ever ziplining, rock climbing, ropes course, mountain coaster.
It was amazing getting in so many first time things, and actually being able to climb to the top of the rock wall, complete the ropes course, be under a certain weight limit to fit into harnesses, etc. My kids were so impressed and proud that I was able to keep up with them, and in some cases, out do them!
I'll take the memories and NSV's like that over and over again.

Here is a before and a current. I'm still early on in my journey, and would like to lose another 40 lbs or so until I hit my "goal weight." My highest was February 2017 at over 327 lbs, and the bottom pictures are of this morning at 226.2 lbs.

Starting weight: 347
Current Weight: 181
Surgery 10/16/17

Oh man, this is inspiring...

For the past week, my family spent time in our home away from home, South Lake Tahoe, CA. If you haven't been, it's a place you need to visit and fall in love with. We visit there quite often since we are only 90 minutes away. Anyhow, the week was filled with many NSV's and bucket list items for me.
Tuesday: Kenny Chesney concert
Wednesday: Beach day, parasailing, watching fireworks with friends and family
Thursday: 8 mile hike followed by 4 miles walking around Casinos and shops
Friday: 6 mile hike and beach day, rented jet skis.
Saturday: Top of Heavenly- First time ever ziplining, rock climbing, ropes course, mountain coaster.
It was amazing getting in so many first time things, and actually being able to climb to the top of the rock wall, complete the ropes course, be under a certain weight limit to fit into harnesses, etc. My kids were so impressed and proud that I was able to keep up with them, and in some cases, out do them!
I'll take the memories and NSV's like that over and over again.

This past week I spent in Tahoe parasailing, ziplining, rock climbing, ropes course, hiking, etc. Never could have done any of yet 12 months and 165 lbs ago.

Today, 05/07/18, is the day I hit my weight goal! 194.8 as of this morning. Still have some work to do, and can definitely lose more, but to be able to say that, is quite refreshing. Now I will turn my focus to adding some muscle and hopefully lose the little belly that is still there!
Keep up the good work all of you!

Man, do I feel great. Still fighting through the full liquid/purée stage, but everyday is better. I’m down 17 lbs from surgery date, 67 lbs from my highest weight. Clothes are falling off, and I can visibly and physically see and feel the changes already. Here’s a photo of my highest to yesterday

165lb loss is such a terrific accomplishment! Congrats, you look fantastic!