Update Update

Well I went to my family Dr. today and weighed and I'm down a total of 286 pounds my weight is now at 457.1 and that is down from a pre-surgery weight of 740 and my surgery date was Aug. 30 2006 I'm now off of all oxygen and I'm now off all diabetic meds I was on two shots of insulin at two pills twice a day and the Dr. said that my blood work look perfect he had to open up my wound tunnel but that should let it heal better and quicker but overall pretty good day and I have been driving for about a month now and it feels so great before I had surgery I was completely bed ridden but to day I drove myself to the Dr. and walked all the way to his exam room and afterwords I walked out and drove home that was the first time that has happened in almost ten years I know that I'm rambling so I'll stop now

WOW ALLEN ... MY MOUTH JUST DROPPED OPEN IN AWE ... YOUR NUMBERS ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. YOU'VE LOST AN ENTIRE OBESE PERSON ALREADY. ACTUALLY, YOU'VE LOST ME - I WAS 280 WHEN I HAD MY SURGERY! UNBELIEVABLE! &, YOUR IMPROVEMENTS HEALTH & LIFESTYLE WISE ARE NOTHING SHORT OF MIRACULOUS. LIFE IS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND NOW ... THERE'S NOTHING ABLE TO STOP YOU! THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. HOW ABOUT NEW PICS? ... WE'D LOVE TO SEE THE NEW YOU! GOD BLESS YOU IN CONTINUED SUCCESS ... DAWN & NICk

hey there been thinking about you have not herd from you in a while ,so thankfull that you can get out by your self now what a blessing there not have to depend one someone else ,you are doing great keep it up

Congrations Allen, Great news on your progress. I must be nice to get out and take a drive again. Stop by the Men's forum http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/ they would all love to hear about your progress. Herb

That is wonderful news Allen! So happy to hear it. Jeesh you are up late!! And no you are not rambling. This is the best news. Please post more. Before my surgery I had high cholest. High blood Pressure and acid reflux and was on prescrip meds for all three... my levels were at serious stroke levels. I was smoking a pack and a 1/2 a day on top of it... and not exercising. So, it truly is a life saving journey. This is great. You are doing wonderful.

WOW!!! 286 pounds in 6 months!!! That is truly amazing! You are probably your doctors pride and joy! He'll be showing off pics of you in no time. Keep it up. You are truly inspiring. Kathy

Way to go Allen! You are an inspiration! You should be so proud! Wow, what hard work! Pretty soon you will be dancing! Just think of all the wonderful things you will be able to do this summer? You are going to have the best year! Keep us updated when you can, and how about some new pics of all of your progress? Many blessings to you and your family! Terri

FANTASTIC! That is wonderful news and progress. I know you are so happy and I am happy for you. Julie

Allen............... you RAMBLE all you want!! You should be able to "toot your own horn" on this board!! OMG @ that weight loss!! YOU ROCK!! What an amazing experience you are having!!! I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations sweetie!!!

Congratulations Allen, I am so proud of you! You are truly blessed. Oh, and we ramble all the time here, so whenever you want, ramble on hun. We're here to listen and encourage on another whether the post is long or short. Keep pushing forward hun and enjoy your new life and new independence. We hope to hear from you real soon. Robin