8 months out and going great!

I haven't posted for a while and thought I'd say hi! June 1 is my 8 month anniversary. It continues to be a remarkable journey - 165 lbs. gone and only 25 more to go! The weight has slowed tremendously, but expected that and am determined to get it off. For those near their surgery dates or just post-op -- keep a positive attitude and focused on what you should be doing and not what you are missing. By keeping positive the journey will go smoothly and be more enjoyable. I have managed to bypass any major complications and had a perfect first round of blood work at 6 months out. It truly has been unbelievable and a life changing experience. I'm now the husband my wife deserves and the Dad my 3 sons had been missing out on! Looking forward to summer of activity --- that I've been missing out on! Hoping all is well with you --- keep those posts coming on here - I check them daily and they keep me motiviated!

Congrats to you, what a great thing to hear when I am just a few days post op. Knowing that soon it will be me there in your shoes feel awesome. Just knowing that I took the steps to give myself a better life is one of the greatest things that I could have done for myself. Keep up the good work and keep in touch with us on how things are going, we are rooting you on to your victory. Theresa