So tomorrow will be my 6 months since my surgery. My surgery date was Jan. 21st 2013 and I was 360lbs. As of today I am 230lbs.

I set a test for myself at my 6 month mark called the Savage Race. This is a 4 mile run and 25 obstacles course. I completed the race in 1 house and 40 minutes. I wanted to prove to myself that I could and I did. There is no way I would have been able to do this race 6 months ago. I'll be moving on to my next challenge and reclaiming my life back, Skydiving (need to drop 15 more pounds to do so).

So here are my before and after pictures. sorry that they are so big.

GREAT JOB! On the weight loss and the race--very inspirational!

Hey mister big stacks of cash! I remember you!

Looking good, great transformation

Skydiving, I really want to do that too!

Woah dude, you look like a completely different person. Grats on returning to a normal life.

Thanks everyone. Still have 31lbs to go to hit my goal of 199lbs. Then onto my doctors goal for me set at 179lbs.

Hope you all are doing well.

Wow! That's a huge accomplishment. You should be so proud of yourself. You look great!

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Super!!! on both weight loss and race!

^{Awesome! Congrats!!!}

Thank you everyone. Still have a way to go. its been great so far.

Wow!!! You lost an average size woman with that weight loss. Amazing- your results show the work & dedication that you have put in. Way to go....and applaud you.

Keep up the great work.

I am new here... Just operated on a few days ago. Your turnaround is astounding! So proud of you!

I have to ask, I don't see many men on this forum. I am looking for a "buddy" as I get this started. I figured if sponsors work in AA and NA, there must be a reason.

Are you interested in mentoring a newbie? We appear to be similar in age. We both seem to be athletically inclined. From my perspective, you have been successful, which is a big plus.

If you aren't interested, do you have any ideas on where to find one?

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Hi, and congratulations on you surgery!

There is also a forum here just for men. I'm not sure if you have seen it yet. But that might be a good place to find a mentor

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/50-the-man-room/

Great job man . My goals are rope gliding and a bike trip acrossed Michigan

I am happy to talk to anyone that might want some help or what I am doing on my journey.

Thanks for all the great comments.

You look great!