Six month update

Today I had my six-month check-up with my surgeon, and I just wanted to share a little with everyone. Everything seems to be healing according to schedule. I have no pain anymore, and only occasionally experience any discomfort after eating. My weight loss is up to 132 pounds and, though it is slowing down, is still fairly consistent. Because I was fairly gi-normous when I started out, I still have a long way to go, but it feels SO much better to be 132 pounds lighter than I was six months ago that I can't even fully express it. My next goal is to hit the 200 pounds lost mark by my one-year anniversary, July 28th. It's not going to be easy, but I'm going to give it every effort. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this board. I don't jump in with comments every often, but you are all very much appreciated nonetheless. If there is anything I can ever help you with (now that I feel like I have SOME idea what this whole process is about - LOL), please don't hesitate to e-mail me. I'll be glad to offer whatever help I can. Rich Lap RNY 7/28/04 440/308/160

Rich - I am so proud of you!! I hope you are proud of yourself too!! Best wishes on your continued success!!! Nancy

WONDERFUL RICH!!! You are doing SO well!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!! Katie

Wooooo hooooo Rich! You are doing GREAT! It's so good to hear that. Keep up the awesome work and you're sure to hit that next goal. Take care! Hugz, Cathy

Wow!Rich, What a great testimony about what this surgery can help someone achieve.Way to go!!!!I'm 8 and half weeks out(down 46 pounds).I still have 74 more to go till goal weight.Take care,Paula

Congratulations RICH!!! You are doing great!! Keep doing what your doing haha.. take care. ~Kerri~

Hello my melting angelette Glad to hear everythings peachy wiccha!!!! Youre doing great...keep up your positive attitude and you're going to make that goal Love, Kathy

You go guy! so glad for you. I'll be on the losing side in 10 days. God Bless, Daisy

Wow Richard! That is GRREAT!!!Keep up the good work You will make your goal.What are you eating and how much exercising are you doing? Jeff Streator IL 458/442/395/220 33 days post- op

Its the incredible shrinking man!!!! how fantastic you must be feeling!!!! Keep up the good work Rich we are all cheering for ya!!! Debby