I did it I lost 80lbs so far I had my surgery May 23rd 2005, weighing in at 224, this morning I am at 144 lbs. This is the best xmas gift!!!

Holy Cow!! Congrats!!! That's awesome!! Merry Christmas indeed!!

Awsome job! Congrats to you!

Congratulations!!!!!!! a whole new person!

I thought the same thing on Christmas morning I had lost an even 40 and said that's the best gift of all! Congrats to you!

Congrats!! Now thats what I call a gift:Bunny

Woweee thats teriffic !! Congratulations

Congratulations!! What an awesome gift!

Good job!! Please post pictures. Celeste

Yes, please post pictures!!!

Way to go!

Congratulations...what a gift to yourself! You sohuld be very proud of all your hard work!

Emily

Wowza! At 144 I bet you are looking pretty slinky-cool!

Pictures, please.

Great work!

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Congratulations!! That is a wonderful gift for yourself! Keep up the good work. Your inspiration for those of us who need a swift kick in the butt.

Wow! That's awesome! You really are an inspiration to us all! It CAN be done! ;-)

Great job!!!! I bet your head is held so high! Keep up the awesome work!

Hey, that's neat !! We were banded on exactly the same day ! I have also lost 80 pounds thus far and I can tell you are as excited as me. Unfortunately, I started at a higher weight, so I have a bit to go before I hit 144. Congrats and please post pictures soon.