I walked in the survivor lap of the Relay For Life today. I've been cancer free for 11 years now! The last time that I walked it was in 2011. I looked at some pictures and realized I was at my heaviest (395), now I'm at 323. The pictures show a huge difference. I was 369 when I called to make my consultation and 333 on day of surgery (5/6). So obviously i didn't lose all my weight with band but i was only 26 pounds lighter when i set up my consultation. I didn't even want to wear the survivor shirt at my heaviest because it was way too tight (biggest they had 3X). In fairness today was a 4X. But, it feels good to be 72 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight. I went from 395 to 315 dieting by myself but ended up at 369 and decided to have surgery and am now at 323. This time I'm not gaining it back!!

Wow, amazing deffierence! Its incredible, keep up the hood work!

way to go my friend.........soooooooooo proud

Thanks guys!!

Thanks guys!!

just think where you was..and where you are.............freeking amazing

You look great!!

You look great!!

Thanks! I appreciate it

wow you look great and I like your state of mind you bet cancer you will bet this also

You look great! It's amazing how different people's faces look

^{Way to go Eric!! I've spent many, many nights walking laps at Relay For Life. Congrats on your success.}

You look amazing!!! what a difference!!! You are a true inspiration

wow you look great and I like your state of mind you bet cancer you will bet this also

Thanks! Excited at my start of this journey and looking forward to losing more!

You look great! It's amazing how different people's faces look

I agree! My face def looks a lot different, looks longer and with a bigger forehead Lol.

^{Way to go Eric!! I've spent many' date=' many nights walking laps at Relay For Life. Congrats on your success. [/sup']}

^{Thanks! That's great! We had to leave early, usually I stay a little longer (never stayed all night). My niece has done it with her high school friends for several years now. They have three tents and all stay the night.}

You look amazing!!! what a difference!!! You are a true inspiration

Thanks! it feels good to see a difference and know that hard work does pay off!

We always do the Middletown/Monroe Relay. My daughter is an 8 year survivor. Which one do you go to?