I started April 12 at 409 lbs. with my highest at 412 lbs. Today I am 379 lbs. I feel wonderful and have not been at this weight since 2005. I am excited to keep seeing the scale drop.

When I was that lower weight I was wearing 3X size shirts and 48 inch waist pants. Today my sizes have not changed at all despite the loss. I am still in 4X to 5X shirts and 54 inch waist pants.

I have seen slight changes in my chin and fat around my neck. My shoe size has changed and I am not uncomfortable in a non-wide shoe.

When did other men start to see the more apparent physical changes?

I sure my Muscles would start popping out. Thanks for the info Brad.

You're already seeing the changes in the mirror and that will continue on a regular basis as the fat burns off. I think your doing all the right things. You're eating a good amount of calories and exercising, a combination which will protect your muscle while you burn off the fat. The rate you're losing is not bad at all, and is likely keeping the ratio aimed primarily at fat loss. Keep up the good work!

Brad

Well it has been 60 days since I wrote this and 55 lbs total are gone. I took my monthly file photos and broke out the tape measure.

Still no change in the measurements at all.

I really do not understand why I am lighter than I have been in 6 years but still the same dimensions as I was 9 months ago. Thighs, Belly, and neck are all the same. I don't even think my manboobs are getting any smaller.

Should I be concerned at this point? If I am not losing fat, where is the weight going?

I think you have all done great! I can't wait until I start really noticing my losses as well. Pictures do make a world of difference. I have lost 22 lbs. thus far and really couldn't tell until I seen a pic that was taken 1 wk pre op v/s a pic taken 1 mo. post op. Drastic change! =)

Rachel, you look great!!

Pictures are so much better than numbers! Not only do you look thinner but you look younger and more vibrant.

That is why it irks me when people use the word "only" in stating their weight loss. You look so much better after 22 pounds and some people will use "only" when describing a 50 pound loss.

Well it has been 60 days since I wrote this and 55 lbs total are gone. I took my monthly file photos and broke out the tape measure.

Still no change in the measurements at all.

I really do not understand why I am lighter than I have been in 6 years but still the same dimensions as I was 9 months ago. Thighs, Belly, and neck are all the same. I don't even think my manboobs are getting any smaller.

Should I be concerned at this point? If I am not losing fat, where is the weight going?

Jack your tape measure is a liar, there is no way that you have lost that much and not lost size somewhere. Can you see the difference in the pictures? Will you post some so we can see too? Are you measuring yourself or is someone doing it for you?

BTW: Your doing fabulous! (And sorry I am in the men's room, I just can't help myself sometimes.)

It seems like you have been at this a long time with much success. My husband was banded 8/10. He is doing great so far, losing about a pound a day (which we know will not always be the case). The main thing for him is exercise. He hates it but knows he has to start doing it. Any suggestions on types of exercise he can focus on that help tone his skin/muscles as much as possible in hopes to eliminate the need for another surgery to correct baggy skin?

It seems like you have been at this a long time with much success. My husband was banded 8/10. He is doing great so far, losing about a pound a day (which we know will not always be the case). The main thing for him is exercise. He hates it but knows he has to start doing it. Any suggestions on types of exercise he can focus on that help tone his skin/muscles as much as possible in hopes to eliminate the need for another surgery to correct baggy skin?

He needs to check with his surgeon. Mine and others say prescribe nothing strenuous for at least 6 weeks following surgery.

Leaving only walking; swimming or light stretching.