One year ago today......who could have known?

Hi Kerry,

You look maaaarrvelous!  Are you at goal now?  Congratulations to you and thanks for telling your story and we LOVE the pics.   Darlene

Thanks Darlene, I'm feeling great! I'm not at goal just yet; my arbitrary goal is 185, but according to the BMI charts, I should weight between 145 & 157. I really can't imagine being that light, I don't think I would look healthy at those weights so I'll wait to see if I can get to 185 and then decide if I need to lose any more or not.

Kerry

Way to go!!! I want to catch one of those fish.  I have read so much of what you have posted and find it very encouraging and helpful.  Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us.  Gena

Thanks Gena, you can catch on of those fish, just book a flight to Ketchikan and go out on a Halibut boat. You will have pretty close to a 100% chance of catching one; we each caught two or three but only kept one.

Kerry

ok...why are you willing to get 1/2 naked and post pics before surgery and not after you dumped all the weight?  I want side by side 1/2 naked comparisons!   Also, I'm going to buy you some shirts that just have sleeves from the wrist to the elbows.

Seriously Kerry, it's been so much fun sharing your journey with you.  You been through so much, learned so much and have paid it forward 10 fold.  I'm so happy life is fun and you're enjoying every moment,  you're a good person and deserve nothing but the very best.

Btw, nice backyard!

LOL! I just knew someone would call me on that one! Barb said no way on the bare chested after picts; besides, you really wouldn't want to see the saggy belly skin anyway.

I have really enjoyed getting to know you and many others here, it's been a wonderful experience, thank you so much for your support and friendship!

Kerry

 Wow, Kerry--you look great!  I love your attitude!  How long after surgery did you start exercising with your trainers?  

Thanks Francie, I'm a very lucky guy. I started exercising in earnest the first part of June, so I was about 8 months out when I really got going on it. I don't think you need to wait that long, I was just a little stubborn and lazy and kept putting it off. I really wish I had gotten started much sooner, I could have started at 4 - 6 months without any problem.

Kerry

Beautiful update, Kerry!  And your back yard is TO DIE FOR!  Happy anniversary!

Lori

Thanks Lori and yea, the back yard is really nice, we don't have a pool, but we do have horses and a tennis court back there. And I don't even have to feed the horses; they belong to our neighbor, so I get to see them and how pretty they are, but I don't have to take care of them.

Kerry