I think I started this journey in spring of 2010 at about 480 pounds. I don't know for sure because I didn't have a scale that could weigh me. Neither did my regular doctor. My insurer required a 12 month diet/coaching program. I got down to a low of 416, but I was up as high as 450 late in the program. After the liver shrinking diet, I was at 420. The day after surgery, I was at 409.

Things have been slow since August 11 in that there were a lot of days where I'd see no movement or maybe even a pound or two of increase. I didn't let it get me down because I'm getting smaller even if I'm not seeing scale movement. That changed today. I just stepped on the scale and saw:

398

It is doubtful I have weighed less than this in my adult life. I haven't known what I weighed since being a teenager and getting up past the 350 that the doctor-style scales register. I feel great. I'm so happy I had this surgery, and I hope all the rest of my August teammates feel this type of satisfaction. There's a long way to go, but I'm getting a good start.

Congratulations! You'll have more of these great days. Enjoy each and every one of them.

Love it !!! Congratulations !!

Congrats!!! All the little milestones are great, but when we can actually SEE the weight loss on the scale, it makes a huge difference!! Keep up the good work!

I always fell happy when I read stories like this! Congrats

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!

DID I SAY AWESOME!!

Great job! congratulations. Keep up the good work.

keep it up! woohoo!

Yippee! That's a great feeling!!

What a great accomplishment!! Congratulations, Jimmy!! WOW

you are doing great!!

Congratulations--the first of many milestones!!! WTG!!!

Thanks everybody. I was a bit down for a while because it seemed like I was stuck at 388 for a long time, but the stall has been broken. I went to 385 and as of this morning am down to 382! I love downward progress.

AWESOME! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey there JimmyJames! Love the name BTW... that's my Dad's name.

Anyhow, I just wanted to pop in here and say WOW CONGRATULATIONS!!! You certainly deserve it! Weight loss is so difficult, if it weren't everyone would be skinny. Keep on the right track, and don't worry about the fluctuations. It happens with most of us. It certainly did to me, and well... I'm living proof that doesn't stop someone from becoming who they have always dreamed they'd become.

Many blessings, and cheers to the rest of your journey!!!

Hey Jimmy! Congratulations! You must feel terrific. Since I've been taking my weight off I actually look forward to getting up in the morning. It's like a game to see how much protein I can get in that day and how many calories I can burn exercising. I know how you feel because I am very thankful for my sleeve too!