9 months post op with 220lbs gone

[Paul11011 372]

I can not believe it has been 9 months already. I am still incredibly thankful for the progressive I've seen. I can only equate my nine months with the much more famous 9 month period we all know, the progress towards birth. I feel that my journey has very much been a rebirth. I am no longer the person I used to be. Not only am I physically smaller, so many other things are different about me. I have a better attitude about life, feel more confident and resolute in who I am and what my capabilities are. I no longer look first for reasons I can't do something, rather now I'm wondering what can I do. My loss of the emotional crutch I had in food has caused me to be more emotional and deal with those emotions. It has been a wonderful and eventful journey. Here's a wrap up of where I am today:

Total weight lost since initial consultation (Nov 23, 2010) -256lbs

Weight loss since surgery (Jan 10, 2011) -220lbs

Current weight, lowest since 6th grade 236lbs

Current weight as a percentage of my beginning weight 48%

No longer taking blood pressure meds, cholesterol meds and no longer wear a CPAP. I have shed all the co-mobilities I had at the beginning of this journey.

Thank you all for reading and for providing me a very valuable outlet and support on my journey.

[Ruby 26]

That is such a huge accomplishment!! KUDOS to you!! GREAT JOB-

[Raine 170]

Absolutely fantastic! Great job on your journey and congratulations on kicking thos co morbidities to the curb I agree with you it is like a re-birth!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,280]

Paul WOW GREAT JOB!!!! I find myself a little envious of the rate of speed men lose. Goodness... you did amazingly!!!!

May your last 16 be even faster!!!

[LVbigmom 19]

Congratulations to you. One question I have is: Did you ever get stuck in a stall? and what did you do to pull out of it and start losing again? Thanks

[Paul11011 372]

Congratulations to you. One question I have is: Did you ever get stuck in a stall? and what did you do to pull out of it and start losing again? Thanks

Sorry I'm just replying to your question. Ok, don't hate me now. The closest thing I have had to a stall is one 1 week period of no loss. Yeah I'm an oddity.

[Caliblonde 25]

WOW! That's amazing. Congratulations

[sunnyd 32]

CONGRATS!!! You have done wonderful!!!

[SouthernSleever 228]

Woah, I think that's the fastest weight loss I've seen. WTG!

[Nichelle 21]

Congratulations, this is an amazing feat you have accomplished. WTG, on your great stats!

[MegInNOLA 531]

WOW! What an amazing accomplishment! Those last 10 are going to be gone before you know it. Congratulations!!

[MI Girl 0]

Way to go Paul!!! I can only hope to be as successful at 9 months as you have been

[Geeewhy 30]

Wow! That is an incredible "rebirth". Here's to hoping I have your same experience!

[NikiS 31]

In a word...WOW!!! Paul, you have done a fantastic job! Congratulations on all of your hard work, dedication and success!

Thanks for sharing!

Niki

[Rootman 1,101]

Man, you certainly take the prize for #1 in fastest weight loss! Pretty soon you will LITERALLY be HALF the man you used to be

Keep going buddy!