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!!

Congratulations on surviving cancer! I am an ovarian cancer survivor myself.i'm a 30 year survivor come this November.

Due to my other disabilities I am unable to participate in the special events like relay for life but I'm hoping once this weight is off' date=' I'll be cane free and able to participate in a relay for life.[/quote']

Wow, 30 years!! That is great!! That would be so great to get some weight off and have the ability to participate. There was a woman there today who spoke at the opening ceremony who was diagnosed with a brain tumor 5 years ago. She was never able to walk after getting off treatment (3 years ago), but last year was able to. She said she was the last person (by far) to finish but she was so proud (as was everyone ) that she finished. She walked again today. I hope that will be you!! Good luck and congratulations on being a 30 year survivor, that is special!!!

Way to go! Very inspiring and you look great! Keep the positive energy flowing:)

You look great and I'm super proud of you my friend, your still a man with such a Big Heart for another's and that you can never lose. Enjoy your healthy living and your family is beautiful. Keep up the Great Job!

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Thanks ladies! I appreciate it!!

Your story is amazing Eric. You are such a motivation! I'm so happy for you & your success!