I am 9 months post op- down just 55 lbs but I am working out like crazy! I decided to sign up for a sprint triathlon over the weekend to see how FIT I was compared to the last one I did with all my weight on. I felt GREAT and ended up taking approximately 30 mintues off my sprint distance triathlon! I was SO thrilled- finished 5th in my age division- something I never could have accomplished before my WLS. This really confirms that the commitment to having the surgery and the work afterwards to lose the weight and get fit- WOW- I really have accomplished alot in just 9 months!

I was at my surgeon's office last week- no fill- but he kind of wrote my name down to the side on a piece of paper. I asked him if I was in trouble- he chuckled and said- he likes to keep track of great success stories! That also boosted my ego to hear that!

Just wanted to say that it is alot of hard work- but honestly- look at how this has paid off for me. I feel like so much more of an athlete that I EVER have in my life! Thaks to my WLS and also this website! I love this forum!

Congratulations.

That's great!