First picture is circa 1986. Probably weighed 210.

Second picture is from a few months ago. Notice anything different! :ohmy: Pushing 3 bills at that point!

Had a hair transplant 2 months ago, and Lap Band installed 2 weeks ago.

I look forward to what I look like at the end of the year. For all of the money I spent, it better be a lot different!

Edited July 2, 200818 yr by gigem

Woah, man.....the length of those shorts in '86 is criminal! LOL. Seriously, you're on your way!

Woah, man.....the length of those shorts in '86 is criminal!

No kidding! What the hell was I thinking?

Hey, I grew up in the 80's too. I, too fell victim to 80's fashion...

WOW..You'll have to keep us posted on how close you get back to that 80's look (but with different shorts please). Is having a hair transplant a big process? Seems like that might be worse than having the lap band procedure.

Amazingly at 51 I still have a full head of hair but quite grey. Have young kids (10 and 12) and it occurred to them recently "Man...you're old to be a dad. Most of our friends dads are like....35". That prompted me to go out and buy some "Just for Men". Afraid it would end up looking like a bad dye job but it came out quite good. It took off about 10 years on me and the wife seems to like it (did the beard too). 40 more lbs to reach my goal weight of 160...I'm on my way!

if only you could dig up those shorts for your after picture, it would be a real show stopper.

Sweet Jesus, man! If you find those shorts, you must DESTROY them!

It's the only way to keep our planet safe...

Hahah I love the shorts....you are a vision of true 80's awesomeness!!!

(the shirt made me giggle too (just cuz it says Sex Wax))

Seriously though, you still are a good-lookin guy...don't be too hard on yourself. You are going to be even better then the "before" pic by the time you're at goal. :thumbup:

Edited July 3, 200818 yr by MicheleK

CAUTION" If you find those shorts....don't even think of going commando!

WOW..You'll have to keep us posted on how close you get back to that 80's look (but with different shorts please). Is having a hair transplant a big process? Seems like that might be worse than having the lap band procedure.

Amazingly at 51 I still have a full head of hair but quite grey. Have young kids (10 and 12) and it occurred to them recently "Man...you're old to be a dad. Most of our friends dads are like....35". That prompted me to go out and buy some "Just for Men". Afraid it would end up looking like a bad dye job but it came out quite good. It took off about 10 years on me and the wife seems to like it (did the beard too). 40 more lbs to reach my goal weight of 160...I'm on my way!

My stylist says my gray hair makes me look 'distinguished'. :thumbup: Thats her lie and she is sticking to it. The way I look at it, Ive earned every one of these gray hairs with stress and Im gonna wear them with pride.

Im in the same boat as you... 52 and with a 16 year old.

Till the mid 80's at least I was still in the Navy so I never got into the whole look of the 80's. But you have to admire the courage of anyone that can wear those shorts and keep on smiling, my hat is off to you.

Hell, you have to admire anyone who'd find that photo and POST it!!!