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I DID IT! I Reached My Goal!

Starting at 326 lbs. last April, I could only dream of being 199 lbs. again for the last 30 years. It was a dream I never expected to come true. I'm so happy to say that I OFFICIALLY hit my goal this morning and cannot be happier with where this journey has taken me and what all it has taught me. Thanks to God, my family, doctors, friends, and nutritionists!!! Without all of them, this would have never happened or been this enjoyable of a story. Eating right and keeping a positive mind will never allow me to go back to the pain, both physically and mentally that I experienced for most of my adult life. I encourage anyone reading this that is thinking of surgery to talk with your doctor and look at its benefits. It's not the magic pill, but it is the tool to get you back in charge of your life.

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  • Congratulations! You did very well very quickly! Good luck with the maintenance phase now. I think that is my biggest fear, only because I have been able to lose years ago and always put it back on

  • Great job in such a short time. You look great, I bet you feel even better.

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    Congratulations. I started at 330 lbs. I'm at 230 lbs. I want to lose 30 more by April 29 because it would make a year. It's hard but I know if I keep eating right and excersise I can do. So hearing y

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Woohoo! You must feel so good and be proud of yourself! I hope I can shAre goal someday with all of you. I am scheduled for 2/1/16. Soon!

Congratulations. I started at 330 lbs. I'm at 230 lbs. I want to lose 30 more by April 29 because it would make a year. It's hard but I know if I keep eating right and excersise I can do. So hearing your story motivates me more

Congratulations! Your loved ones must be so happy to have you healthy!

Awesome job! You look fabulous. Keep up the positive attitude, I truly believe that makes all the difference.

OFFICIALLY hit my goal

yeah, your point is!!! :lol:

hey dude, you are aces!!!

127 lbs gone!!!

don't look at me, i didn't take them!!!

great transformation pics

wonderful to have support from family, friends, medical team

(you forgot to include me :rolleyes:)

wishes for a healthier, happier, longer life

you deserve the best

keep up the good work

i'm sure you will

kathy

congrats

Oh yeah!!!!! Nice job.

Wow Congratulations! You look wonderful. Will pray all continues to go great!!!

Way to go! You look amazing! It was so nice to meet you and your wife during support group right after my surgery. It is so encouraging for us newbies to see those who have such a great attitude and set such a great example. I am right behind you ????

Congratulations! You did very well very quickly! Good luck with the maintenance phase now.

I think that is my biggest fear, only because I have been able to lose years ago and always put it back on. This time I believe is different but I do believe maintenance will be the hardest part of this journey.

Best of luck to you!

OFFICIALLY hit my goal

yeah, your point is!!! :lol:

hey dude, you are aces!!!

127 lbs gone!!!

don't look at me, i didn't take them!!!

great transformation pics

wonderful to have support from family, friends, medical team

(you forgot to include me :rolleyes:)

wishes for a healthier, happier, longer life

you deserve the best

keep up the good work

i'm sure you will

kathy

congrats

I totally feel you on this. Part of me is afraid this is just another diet where I lose and then gain it back, plus some.

I love seeing people who are a couple years out and are living life to the fullest at a healthy weight!

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Way to go! You look amazing! It was so nice to meet you and your wife during support group right after my surgery. It is so encouraging for us newbies to see those who have such a great attitude and set such a great example. I am right behind you

Did you notice??? We have the same doctor! Dr. Turton in AWESOME!!! Brent the nutritionist isn't bad either!!! :)

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