Droppin' The Deuce!

Hey Everyone - Haven't been 'round the boards much lately. As usual, life just seems to get in the way. I've been doing a bit of the lurking thing and sometimes even posting a quick "atta-boy" or "how-do-ya-do". Also, I promised myself that I would refrain from posting every little success and cute WLS-related anecdote until I had something really important, helpful or cool to say. I think this qualifies as "Cool". For the past 2 weeks, the scale has been hovering around 221 - 220lbs. This morning - BANG! 217. 200 pounds gone... officially... forever. Earlier this week at the gym, someone asked me, "Hey, what happened to that fat guy with the long hair that used to come here?" I told him, "I killed that dude... gang-land style, and dumped him in the river. You won't be seeing him around here anymore." (Hey, Italian guy from Jersey... that's the kind of answer that's expected here.) Only 18 lbs left to reach my personal goal. I can hardly believe it. Thanks to everyone here for all of your success stories, support, kind words, encouragement, & friendship. I never thought that I'd be a part of any "online community". Then again, I never thought I could shed 200 pounds in less than a year. Hmmmmm... You learn something every day. Be Well, A.J.

A.J. Congrats on the loss - I usually lurk but had to tell you what an awesome job you have done with your weight loss!! You are an inspiration to others! Have a great day! Rhonda -125 lbs.

What a fantastic accomplishment!! KUDOS TO YOU, A.J.! Even with ym 112 pound losses, my life has changed in so many wonderful ways and I feel fantastic so I can well imagine how losing a "whole other" man has reformed your life! Im so impressed and inspired by you....thnak you! Nancy B

Now that is something to sing about!!!!!! Congratualtions AJ

How Freakin' cool is that? Way to go!! Leeanne

A.J., congrats! That's an amazing accomplishment. I'm sure you'll be shedding those lbs. to get to that goal. Keep up the good work! April

Way to go, A.J. Congratulations on your success. Wow! 200 lb. loss. Karla

That is awesome From one Italian to another... that was a great response. Susan

Congrats Isn't it great to see such success Genio & Ida 343/243/200/185 - 15 lbs below doc's goal, 7 lbs to go for normal BMI and "normal" weight

AJ Wrote: I told him, "I killed that dude... gang-land style, and dumped him in the river. You won't be seeing him around here anymore." Tony would be so proud of you!! Tee-Hee! I am too. RobinNJ