First picture is from August of 2012 when I decided to have the surgery. I was at my biggest at 406. The second picture is from Saturday after my sons football game, almost 6 months to the day from my surgery(3/4/13). I weighed in at 287. My wife was tired of hearing me complain that I didn't think I lost a lot of weight. Now I see it.

Congrats!!!! What an amazing transformation! An inspiration to us pre-oppers.

Wishing you continued success!

Lookin' good, you can really see a big difference, keep it up.

U look great!!!!

Hubba hubba lucky girl.....seriously great job congrats

Thanks for all the kinda words!!

Very encouraging. I'd love to hear a bit about some tools you've used to make such a difference.

I followed my nutritionists plan and as soon as my doctor cleared me for the gym I started exercising and working out. On my right wrist I am wearing a fitbit flex which monitors steps,calories, etc. I recommend some kind of good pedometer. My doctor advised me to walk at least 2 miles a day. I now walk between 4-6 a day. Keeping your heart rate up is key.

You look great, you look like a different man keep up the great work.

Looking good man! How's the skin situation after losing over 100lbs, do you have a ton of excess skin?

Looking good!

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It's not bad. I have a little on my arms but it's not that noticeable. Working out helps with loose skin.

Great job Matt. We had almost the exact same starting weight. I was 401.

You're doing great and looking good. Keep it up.

Wow fantastic!!! Such an inspiration!!!

Great job Matt. We had almost the exact same starting weight. I was 401. You're doing great and looking good. Keep it up.

How far out are you?

How far out are you?

I'm 17 months post op now. Just had my TT 10 days ago. Someone else asked about excess skin. I had quite a bit around my waist line....there was no avoiding that for me...I had a real big belly. But other than that it's not a problem. I've done alot of working out and alot of running. The lowest I got was 217 but mostly fluctuate around 220-225. But now that I'm post TT I can see abs so I'm not overly concerned with how much I weigh.

Awesome job! It's amazing how we don't see the transformation in ourselves unless it's pounded into our heads! A couple people didn't recognize me and I asked my husband if I really looked that different. He said, "honey, sometimes I don't recognize you in a crowd of people"!!! Keep up the great work!