One year coming up.

It has been just about 1 year since my surgery. 1 year ago today, I was at "The Olive Garden" having my "Last Supper". The following day I was to start a 'no solid foods' diet and drive down to Delano, CA. At that time, I weighed 463.5 pounds. I had my DS surgery on March 10, 2004. It has been an amazing year. I have gone from wearing 6XL down to XL. I have dropped 200 pounds... I now weigh 263 pounds. I have more energy than ever before. I have never before been flirted with. On that note, I have NEVER had a love life... no second dates... last date was in college more than 10 years ago... never had a girlfriend. That has all changed. I am now "engaged to be engaged" with a beautiful girl... doing the jewelry shopping now. My life has NEVER been better. I thank God and my surgeon everyday for my new lease on life.

Congratulations Ron. How about a before and now picture on your profile?

RON - THAT IS A WONDERFUL SUCCESS STORY. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU AND YOUR "LOVE" FOR MANY YEARS OF HAPPINESS TOGETHER! I CAN REMEMBER THE "LAST SUPPER". MINE WAS AT TOP OF THE RIVER SEAFOOD AND STEAK HOUSE. I ATE UNTIL I THOUGHT THEY WOULD HAVE TO ROLL ME OUT ON A DOLLY! LIFE IS GREAT NOW!!! CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU IN EVERY THING YOU TRY TO DO!!!

Hey Ron; Congratulations on both your incredible weight loss and your new-found love life!!! Isn't life grand these days??!! Today is my anniversary and I can honestly say that I have never regretted my decision to have this surgery. I wish you continued success in love and health. Mike

Congratulations!!!! Ain't life grand? Connie