Like title says, I'm down 88 pounds already, from 356 to 268, feels amazing! I have followed my doctors diet to a T, hit the gym 4 days a week to weight train, and walk/jog 8+ miles a week. I feel amazing and would like to thank everyone encouraging words and advice here on this forum. Here's to my upcoming season of semi pro football! Without God and this life altering choice I have made I know it would not be possible. 176 pounds down here I come!!!!

Wow!! Almost a pound a day! Exercise must be a lot easier when you know you're gonna see results!

It is, but I looked at this surgery as a real gift and I will not let it go to waste, so I push myself very hard. Trust me there's days I don't want to go lift weight but I do it anyways. I look at results as just a bonus to my hard work:)

You're amazing! That's so great to hear! Congrats on all your success.

Thank you Fit:)

Wow!! Ah-mazing You have done the unthinkable and I am so inspired. I am pre-op and waiting on my surgery date. I so look forward to being where you are...awesome!!

U can definitely do it! Dedication to completing you goals! Thank you for your kind words, keep me updated on how things are going for you, any tips I can offer give me a shout:)

It is, but I looked at this surgery as a real gift and I will not let it go to waste, so I push myself very hard. Trust me there's days I don't want to go lift weight but I do it anyways. I look at results as just a bonus to my hard work:)

Thats exactly what u need to do to get this weight off .. gratz to u on your hard work ..

GREAT JOB!!! I had surgery on Aug 24 th 2011 and lost 115 so far. Don't u feel amazing? I am glad to hear your story because the other day I was rudely called a liar and told the weight I lost was impossible. No.its not impossible with hard work

I do feel amazing, and that was a ridiculous comment by that person! It is very possible with dedication and sacrifice. Great job!.

Wow!!! Congratulations!!! What you have done is amazing, keep up the great work!

Great inspiration all thank u.

Damn dude! You are THE man!

Thank you all, if I can inspire one person with my success it is all worth it. As of today I am now down 93 pounds. Losing 5 pounds a week very steadily. Lots of gym time, and track time. Every week I change up my routine and it seems to be working.

Joel, you are the bomb. I really don't like exercising, but I love the way I feel after I do. I even added jogging to my list treadmill that is. What type of exercising are you doing? My thighs need alot of work. Oh yea zumba is fun, I do that mostly.

Joel, you are the bomb. I really don't like exercising, but I love the way I feel after I do. I even added jogging to my list treadmill that is. What type of exercising are you doing? My thighs need alot if work. Oh yea zumba is fun.