Six Months TODAY!

Good morning to my peeps, posse and groupies--the latter of which I don't actually HAVE (in the interests of truth in advertising, as well as to ensure my wife doesn't decide to club me with this computer.) Today is September 7, 2005 (or as George Bush the senior once referred to it, "Pearl Harbor Day.") Today marks 6 months to the day since I had my R-n-Y surgery. I've held off an earlier post to give you the numbers on this date, and the numbers are staggering: 132 lbs gone, 19 pts off my BMI (two lbs away from being in "overweight" category--which, sadly, makes me an "Average American") and 51.5" lost!! Now, when you consider that Linda, now about 10 days past her 5th month, has lost nearly 35", TOGETHER we have lost Shaquille O'Neal!!! So, I sure know how the Lakers feel, these days. Anyway, two more lbs and I will weigh less than my daughter, Kendra has ever seen me. This works out well, since Kendra is flying up in two weeks to spend three days with us, for my mother's memorial party in Tunkhannock. I'm looking forward to her reaction. Kendra's birthday was Monday--24 YEARS OLD! I'm just looking WAY too young, these days, to have a 24 year old daughter!! Okay, so maybe not. But I FEEL too young to have a 24 year old daughter!! I'll try to update a pic next week. Greg (342/210/178)

Congratulations Greg!!!!! Wow your numbers are incredable!! 132 lbs gone in 6 months and 19 points off your BMI...You sure have something to be proud of. And about your daughter comming in two weeks, Im sure you will loose those 2 lbs and more by then. By the way I know how you feel about feeling to young to have a 24 year old daughter...I have a 21 year old son and it doesn't feel right either! Congratulations Again..... Nancy 273/191/???

Nancy, Just had to say that I love your new picture!! You look fantastic!! Terri

Greg, WAY TO GO! That is awesome! Enjoy your new life! Melanie

Greg, You are just too funny! A big TEEHEE on the GB remark!!! Congratulations on your loss(es)!!! Holy Moly! I know your daughter will be just stunned at the new you, and I hope you love the feeling. Best wishes on your continued success. from Missouri, Myra

Your sense of humor must be a blast to be around! You've always got me giggling when I read your posts. Have fun with your daughter. Huggggs, Heidi

Greg, That is great! 132 lbs IS staggering. You are an inspiration. Be sure to let us know when you get that new pic up. corgimom

You better be careful when your daughter gets here!! She may look at you and say""Who are you and what did you do with my dad!!" Thats really incredible..Both you and your wife!! I bet the 2 of you are having so much fun with the newlyweds that youve become!!! Way to Go!! Patti

Greg, I love reading your posts. I think you have done an awesome job and yes you do look younger, better, and stronger than you probably have in years. I know I do. ....I can do things I haven't been able to do in years. When my daughter saw me about 3 weeks ago she started crying because she couldn't believe how much weight I've lost. I showed her friends that came with her pictures of me from this last Christmas and she blurts out, "that's my Mom, I don't know who this woman is!" What a trip. She asked me what it felt like to be in my body? I was like WOW. I said well I don't know dear. What does it feel like to be in your body? What a trippy thing to ask, huh? I'm sure your daughters reaction will be every much if not more shocking to you than mine was to me. I just stood there and cried with her. I too need to get a picture updated on this board. I have only put one on here and I think it was when I was 1 or 2 months out. Anyways Greg, I hope your visit is as awesome as you are! Take Care, Deborah W. 298/204/170?

congrats on your amazing progress!~!