6 years, still ticking...

Today is my 6 year (date from my first surgery).  I have lost about 235 give or take....  The road has not been easy.  No one ever said it would be.  But the alternative path I was on would probably have ended by now or I would be miserable.  Instead I'm feeling good for the most part and have learned to appreciate the little things.  I would do it again (in fact I pretty much did just that two years ago when I had my second revision).

Tomorrow I will be going to valley fair....source of my greatest milestones.  It's not too late to join me.  I'll post some before pics later, and then some pics from valleyfair.

For those of you who may be lurking who have had surgery and are frustrated because your tool stopped or you feel like you've failed....PLEASE do not give up.  See what your options are, do the five day pouch test, talk to your doctor, get back on track.  There may be more help for you than you think.

Paul

Paul:

Congratulations on your remarkable achievement!  In case you don't know it, you inspire people, including me, to keep at it, to not give up, to be healthier.  I am sure that I am not alone in standing in absolute awe of you.

RP

Yeah, Rick, actually - you are.

          JUST KIDDING!!!

Paul, you know how happy I am for you.  You stuck to your guns when you knew something wasn't right, you MADE it right come hell or high water -

YAY YOU!!!  I think the world of you 

Extreme Swings for me, Steel Venom for you, baby 

  You da best Paul!!

Paul,

Congrats Big bro......I'm so happy for you....Good for you for sticking with it....I look at pictures from my 1st MG coffee's and then look at them now, You look so different....Great job my friend.....You are an inspiration to most.......Well to me for sure.....

Love ya, Kel

Congrats Paul you have come so far and have really helped all of us with your support. I hope you have fun tomorrow.

Way to go Paul!!! You rock!!! You have done so well and it's been so fun to watch you shrink! You are truly an inspiration!

Congratulations Paul....you were determined to fight for what you knew was right and look at you now...WOW!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Hugs....connie d