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Thanks! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you!! Hope you are doing well! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

@fluffychix Thank you so much!!! Appreciate the kind words and compliments!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thanks!![emoji846] HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you. No symptoms at all and never had it prior. One minute everything was fine and the next the worst pain I ever felt. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Started at 360 and maintaining over a year and 4 months around 210. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 210 @ 6'5" 150 pounds lost! [emoji106]

I haven't been on here in a long time. I got very sick in the fall. Severe pain out of the blue and passed out one night and woke up on my bathroom floor. I'm stubborn as hell and went to the Dr. 3 days later, because you know, I was feeling a little better day by day so why bother going?? [emoji848] I was admitted to the hospital for several days with a severe infection and dx with diverticulitis. Thankfully days of IV antibiotics got me on the right track...if not I was looking at surgery to remove a section of my colon. Then I had a never ending UTI which is very unusual for a male. Turns out I had 3 different bacteria in my system, 2 of which could only be picked up from a hospital setting. More antibiotics and a trip to an infectious disese specialist and roughly half a year later I'm finally cured! I've been able to maintain my weight pretty well but was disappointed to postpone my TT that was scheduled for last fall. I know, I know, my health and recovery from the other stuff was way more important. And, there is a reason for everything! I'm thrilled to finally be 30 days out from my TT surgery on 8/21. Truly can't wait for this milestone on my journey to be complete! [emoji847] Maybe I'll work up the guts to post before and after pics. ?‍♂️ In any event, I shut the world out for a while so it's good to be back to my nerdy, tattooed, quirky self! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you@FluffyChix !! I am the healthiest and happiest I've been in years!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thank you very much! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Looking great - beautiful! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Great job!!!! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Here's my latest...maintaining well coming up on my year surgiversary! 34 waist/large tall shirt from 46+ waste and 3XL shirts. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Where to begin...people have assumed I'm sick, that I lost weight because I'm no longer married, that I'm too active (like your walking example), that I need to eat more, that I should have some cookies/ cakes/candies because a litte won't hurt, that I'm too thin, that I need to stop losing (which I have), etc, etc. The reality is that many have never struggled with weight or they don't care about their weight. And they don't see the health problems I've overcome by losing weight. They can't relate. So, I'm doing me and living my best life. Sometimes I get it wrong and that's ok I learn and move forward. I'm not trying to impress or be better than anyone else. All I can try to do is be a better me than I was the day before. And as for the assumptions, they can get aggravating but I try to laugh most of it off. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

42 when I had surgery - only regret is not doing it sooner! My life has changed so much for the better. I'm healthy, more active, off medications, etc. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Thanks! It was great! He's a good lookin' kid! [emoji3] HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Big difference especially with losing 40%+ of my weight. I have more fun riding my Harley now. HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 @ 6'5" 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Yes...the date I was in the hospital with BP so high they thought I'd have a stroke or heart attack is on my arm as a constant reminder. Also one on my chest to commemorate rediscovering wanderlust! HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 reached 3/7/18 CW = 204 156 pounds lost! [emoji106]

Im 39 days away from my 1 year surgiversary and couldn't be happier with my results. I was able to spend 10 days hiking/roaming in England, Ireland & Scotland in July with my oldest son. The most real comment he made to me was 3 days into the trip when we got done with several miles and were sitting in Green Park outside Buckingham Palace. He looked at me and said we never could've done this when I was fat! Ouch...but so true. So glad I decided to get healthy and live life to the fullest!

I have in the form of chicken wings and no issues. They had light breaded spiced coating and were delicious. Moderation is key. VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 3/7/18 CW = 205 @ 6'5" 155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Enjoy those moments. Congrats! VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 3/7/18 CW = 205 @ 6'5" 155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

Congratulations!! I know firsthand how good it feels to wear clothes that make you feel good VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 3/7/18 CW = 205 @ 6'5" 155 pounds gone! [emoji256]

I struggled with the decision...but it really wasn't hard to make the change. I decided my health and well being was worth it. I decided I was worth being healthy. I don't regret a thing! VSG 10/11/17 HW = 360 SW = 292 GW = 220 3/7/18 CW = 205 @ 6'5" 155 pounds gone! [emoji256]