Hey friends!

One year ago I started my journey to health & fitness. I began at 504 lbs., and currently weigh 232 lbs. I've lost 272 lbs this year. I'm going to Celebrate with some plastic surgery in the coming months.

I live outside of KC, MO. My surgeon was/is tremendous, and this forum has been also been so inspiring.

I've gained insight and perspective as you've shared your journeys with me...so, I thought I'd share back! :-)

All the best to each of you!

Daniel

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You're so kind, Rimmarrufo. Lol, I've gotten that a lot. Thanks!

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Thank you, Hipster76. Much appreciated!

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Thanks so much, Fables.

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KSSleeveGirl, phenomenal might be a stretch, lol, but thank you!

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B17083, I shall do so!

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Psvzum, awww! What a thoughtful message. I definitely am committed, I'm so glad that I was mentally prepared, found the surgeon I did-but I've constructed a program so that I'm insulated from negativity (both internal and external). I think a message of "failure is not permitted" keeps me on track.

All the best to you,

Daniel

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Edited August 6, 201610 yr by Daniel2015

Thank you, Ambie. I'm glad there's some inspiration for others. I certainly found that here when I started.

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@@Daniel2015,

“Congratulations” doesn’t even begin to fit the occasion. You look phenomenal, and you must have worked awfully, awfully hard to lose ¾ of a pound a day for an entire year!! Thanks for the inspirational update and photos.

Thanks for the reminder about how helpful it is to put yourself in a situation where you’re shielded from negativity. Other people can be so harmful, even if not intentionally.

Good luck to you as you keep losing and as you look into skin removal surgery.

Yes! I'm going through KC Bariatric. Dr. hoehn!

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Achappex3, I just saw Dr. Hoehn yesterday for my 1 year check-up. I have total confidence in him & his abilities. So glad you found him, too.

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Oh my goodness that is amazing! Keep up the great work!

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Oh my goodness this is amazing! Keep up the great work!

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Thanks, SoExcited101! Much appreciated.

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@@Daniel2015 Wow, you look great! Congrats!

Thank you, Karen. Very kind of you to comment.

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Wow!! You look great!! Awesome. ????????????????????????

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Thank you, so much! Have a great night, ktrab1965.

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That is absolutely amazing! I've just had surgery on the 17th and you're going to be one of my inspirations! I hope to be as successful as you are a year from now. Congratulations! You look like a newer you! You are doing awesome

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Well, thank you Brittany! Much appreciated.

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