NEW AFTER PICTURE POSTED WITHOUT MY SHIRT

Thanks for all of the wonderful feedback to my last post. I decided to do something a little different and tackle a fear . I went to the doctor today and weighed in at 234 pounds (down 6 pounds for the week). My weight on May 19th of 2005 was 364 pounds and on June 10th approx. 360 pounds. Still no fills at all. Since I've actually now lost an additional 16 pounds since my last "after" picture I posted a new picture on my profile page (dare I say it) without a shirt. I was always really embarrased to take off my shirt before the surgery at the pool or at the beach and now that I'm down 130 pounds I wanted to break this phobia. I also wanted to show the newbies and people considering the band or any laproscopic surgery that the scars are not that bad and I really don't have much visible excess skin. I think that exercise has really helped in that regard. So ladies (and gentlemen) here goes and please be kind!

Hi Ed, You look GREAT!!! You are doing absolutely wonderful. I am so happy that the band has worked so well for you, and that you are using this tool to it's highest advantage. Congratulations and keep up the great work! By the way....you do look 20 years younger!!! All the best, Debra 239/167/125

Your the cats meow!!! I'm so happy for you. Express yourself and live life to the fullest! You have came a great ways........ Renee' C

I had to call my husband in and cjeck you out too. Your scars are hardly noticable at all. I just know what to look for having similar scars. Your skin has come in very well. The thing i noticed the most was how uncomfortable you legs look in your before picture. You have to be much more comfortable and the swelling down. GOOD FOR YOU! We go in tomorrow for my husbands surgery. We are very excited! You help the excitement mount.