1 year anniversary

Well it is hard for me to believe that one year ago today I was headed into the operating room for my RNY surgery that would give me my life back. I remember even having a rough time walking down the hall to be weighed. I even had to be weighed on the scale they used to weigh the laundry carts on. My weight was 544 pounds. As of today I am down to ( and it still doesn't seem real) 265 pounds. That's 279 pounds lost in one year. That's over half my body weight gone. When I first met with my Doctor and he told me I could get down to 250 pounds I thought he was crazy, and now I am only 15 pounds away from that goal. I don't think however he even thought I could lose that amount in a years time. In this past year I have had some complications that had made me wonder if I made the right decision, but today I can say without a shadow of a doubt having this surgery saved my life. Right now I am in the best shape I have ever been in my entire life. I want to thank Dr. Cameron Hodges for his dedication and skill to my care and him believing in me that I could make my weight loss goals. I also want to thank Dr. Edwards and the entire St Johns surgery center staff for there continued care and dedication to my weight loss journey.

You are the poster boy of success! Congrats! Wanda

OMG, Alan, that is simply amazing! 279 lbs in one year. You seriously ROCK!! You have worked your tool to the max. 15 lbs to goal is fabulous. I know you will see that very soon. You are my new inspiration. I know if you can come this far, it is possible for any of us. All I can say is WOW! Valorie

Congrats to YOU! You have a WHOLE new life! What an inspiration! Many more wonderful and healthy years to you! Peace, Therese

Alan 544 to 165 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S amazing results .... keep on going~ You ROCK!!!! hugs, Britt

Congrats on your tremendous weight loss this year. Deb

Great Job Alan !! Loretta