Hello everyone!

I just had my operation on Monday, the 23rd. I found this forum and thought I would share a bit of my history.

I learned how out of control my weight had become by accident. My little brother used to save all our cans and recycling so he could offset his allowance. You go to the plant and they weigh your car before and after. You get paid the difference. We unload and go to weigh out. I wanted to grab the receipt from the clerk so I had to step out. The scale dropped massively. The clerk (and myself) were shocked. I had made it up to approx 650lbs.

I dropped my brother back off at home and I realized I had to make some changes.

Over the years I managed to get down to about 510. I stalled there for a couple years so I decided to opt for the surgery. I got down to 470 as of the date of the surgery.

Pain was pretty high, just today getting up easier. Looking forward to getting back into the gym and boxing again. My goal weight is (just an idea in my head, no science) is about 230. Looking forward forward to seeing what the thinner me is like.

Good luck to everyone in their progress also!

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As of today, I'm down to 410, that's 100lbs from when I started on the surgery plan! More progress left, but it's nice to be making a dent, lol.

As of today, I'm down to 410, that's 100lbs from when I started on the surgery plan! More progress left, but it's nice to be making a dent, lol.

Great job!! Please keep updating us on your progress.

Went to the auto show yesterday. As a big car guy, it's always been bittersweet. I love cars, but don't fit in half of them, lol. This year was much better! I was excited to see what the weight loss had done. Last time I went, I was about 520. This year, 446.

Quick reference. I did play football as an offensive and defensive lineman in school, so I guess I have to accept some cars aren't going to work no matter what. [emoji35][emoji3]

Corvette - lol, I don't think this one is ever going to happen my shoulder was sitting over on the other seat.

Mustang - actually fit comfortably.

Audi TT- only got in because the Audi guy was adamant, lol. But he was right. Damned if I didnt fit. With some more weight loss, it would be downright roomy.

Cadillac CTS-V - last go rounds heartbreak. Success, this time!

Can't wait to see next year!




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Went to the auto show yesterday. As a big car guy, it's always been bittersweet. I love cars, but don't fit in half of them, lol. This year was much better! I was excited to see what the weight loss had done. Last time I went, I was about 520. This year, 446.

Quick reference. I did play football as an offensive and defensive lineman in school, so I guess I have to accept some cars aren't going to work no matter what. [emoji35][emoji3]

Corvette - lol, I don't think this one is ever going to happen my shoulder was sitting over on the other seat.

Mustang - actually fit comfortably.

Audi TT- only got in because the Audi guy was adamant, lol. But he was right. Damned if I didnt fit. With some more weight loss, it would be downright roomy.

Cadillac CTS-V - last go rounds heartbreak. Success, this time!

Can't wait to see next year!




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I love my CTS too!

Couple of new items!

First, I'm now down to 402lbs. Can't wait to break into the 300's.

Secondly, on my continuing car quest, lol. I went by some dealerships to see what my options were. I now fit in quite a few cars I would have walked right by.

Toyota 86
370z

Still wondering about that Corvette though. Lol.

398 as of today! Next, under 300!!!

Forgot to post, but I'm down to 390

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