Here are some before and after photos of me.

Before (10-2011): 360 lb

In Rome near the Colosseum.

Surgery date (07-02-2012): 335 lb

I started to lose weight in may 2012, 2 months before surgery.

After (05-24-2013): 188 lb

At home in the back yard.

My lowest was 177 lb in February 2013. I have gained about 10 lb of lean muscle since then. "After" is still a work in progress as I am working on strength training over the summer months. No lose skin except for a little around the front of the stomach. It will probably go away by end of this summer.

What an amazing transformation! Good for you.

lookin' good...I noticed in your before pic that you had a sandwich in hand--was that deliberate?

lookin' good...I noticed in your before pic that you had a sandwich in hand--was that deliberate?

Not really deliberate at all, was just a picture from lunch time. It was super hot over there in Rome, even in October. That is why I look like I am in pain for the camera. Lol.

Wow that is amazing! Congratulations!

Not really deliberate at all, was just a picture from lunch time. It was super hot over there in Rome, even in October. That is why I look like I am in pain for the camera. Lol.

I was teasing ya...did you mean 260 lbs or 360 in your before pic?

I was teasing ya...did you mean 260 lbs or 360 in your before pic?

I do mean 360. Thanks for pointing it out and now corrected.

Wow. That is A-MAZING... what an awe inspiring transformation, Fiddle!!!!

Fiddleman, I am speechless, you look amazing!! Hopefully wifey can appreciate

You look GREAT!!! Congratulations on your stunning transformation! Truly inspiring!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

Thanks all for the kind compliments. They make my day! Do not hesitate to send more.

Amazing!!! Congrats on your success. You're also a really great support on these boards. You have helped a lot of us among the way...

You're a lean mean fighting machine Fiddle. Great work. I can only aspire to look that good once I reach goal.

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WOW, Fiddle!!! I've never seen your before picture! Amazing transformation!

Fiddleman' date=' I am speechless, you look amazing!! Hopefully wifey can appreciate [/quote']

Wow, what a transformation! Such a handsome man ....can I marry you? Oh wait...I already did 13 years ago! Lucky me!!! Oh yes, his wifey appreciates...as often as she can!

Amazing! You are looking fantastic!!!