So as of stepping on the scale yesterday I am now half the man I use to be.. Literally... I was at one point in my life at 418 pounds. Just before surgery I was at 362. Yesterday I weighed in at 209 so 153 pounds gone since surgery and 209 overall. Talk about feeling like an entirely different person!

I am still loosing weight at this point at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week. April 3rd will be my 1 year since surgery and this has been one crazy ride!

I decided to Celebrate this milestone and picked up a new road bike yesterday. Who would have thought I would be riding one of those bikes with the skinny tires or riding a bike at all.... Not me thats for sure!!

Congratulations on a great achievement! You look terrific as well.

Congratulations on a great achievement! You look terrific as well.

Thanks!

That's awesome, keep up the good work.

Congrats! I have about the same to lose but I am just 2 weeks post-op. I appreciate the motivation!

This is so inspirational for those of us just starting out! Congratulations!

Half the Man

153 pounds gone since surgery and 209 overall. feeling like an entirely different person!

hey tex

are you kidding me????????????

sounds to me like you are twice the man you were meant to be!!!!!

what an amazing job you've done!!!!!

can't imagine turning around and "seeing" half of you/me gone

that must be weird

what a great treat buying yourself that road bike

(remember the good ol' days rewarding yourself with Cookies, donuts, pizza et al)

you are aces dude!!!!

keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Congrats!! I'm 3 weeks post op .. Excited !

AWESOME JOB! Enjoy that road bike! I want a new bike too!

AWESOME JOB! Enjoy that road bike! I want a new bike too!

If you told me a year ago I was going to get into bike riding I would have laughed at you. I really enjoy it plus it is such a good workout!

Thanks everyone!