DOWN 144 POUNDS SINCE JUNE W/O A FILL NEW PICTURES (ONE SHIRTLESS) ADDED!!

I've been crazed at work at went on vacation but wanted to catch up with everyone. I went to Disney in January. I was 230 at the time and that week I ate like a pig since I don't have any real restriction. I actually heaved for the first time since my surgery. I was experminenting a bit and even had ice cream 3 times one day. I actually gained 10 pounds in a week! Upon returning I then went into high gear and I have been very strict with exercise and dieting and I now weigh 220 pounds. I now understand how my body gains weight and loses weight. Overall I'm down 144 pounds since my consultation May 19th and 140 pounds since my June 9th surgery date. I went from a 54 waist to a comfortable 38 waist. I feel fantastic! I'll catch up more later but I just wanted to check in. One funny story...I took pictures at the same spot where you enter into the Magic Kingdom that my son and I took pictures together in late 2004 when I was at my heaviest at 370 pounds or more. When I printed those pictures with the new pictures he asked me why I took pictures of those strangers! I'VE ADDED NEW BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES. AND YES...THE AFTER IS WITHOUT A SHIRT!! This process has been life changing!! To those newbies you can and will suceed if you take it one day at a time. I kept a detailed log on my profile page that hopefully will help and feel free to email me with questions. God Bless to one and all!

Ed, you look GREAT! You don't look like the same person. Great shot with the weights! Keep up the great work. All the best, Deb

Ed...what a fabulous job you've done with your "tool"! You look amazing! Keep up the great work...it's soooo worth it! Blessings, Kerri

OMGoodness, AWESOME you really look amazing. Congratulations Deloris

Ed, That is awesome hun and congrats on the weight loss. That is a great story about the pics.. thanks for sharing....~hugs~ Debra P