Six months post-op today

Not such a big deal I guess, but thought I would "share the moment" (so to speak). Not much happened on the scale last week but I'm used to the weeks where not a lot happens then all of a sudden there's a drop so no worries there. But here is what has happened: At my first consult (May 30, 2006): * I was 443 lbs. * Wearing size 64 pants and 4X shirts * Took me 20+ minutes to walk 4 blocks to work because of the pain in my legs, knees, ankles and just too tired Today: * 298 lbs. * Wearing size 44 pants and XL shirts * I walk a mile in 20 minutes and regularly walk 2-3 miles without stopping at all * I swim at least a mile 3-4 days per week * And, as of last week..... :drumroll:.... NO MORE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS!! * Finally... I'm just a much happier man!! (and I do like getting cruised more often too! ) Steve

CONGRATULATIONS........... All that you wrote is great....but the last line is the most important.... You are a much happier man!!! Doesn't matter size, medication, exercise, or anything else if you aren't happy!!! Congrats....

Thanks Daniel - you're right - that's the most important thing and what a difference! Also, now that it's been a couple weeks off the BP meds the libido and "functionality" is coming back and that makes me VERY happy!!

I am astounded at such grand progress in such a short amount of time. You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Rachelle

Wow!!! Very nice results - and a great role model!!! Thanks for sharing! Chris Davitt Highest 287 Current 197 Goal 170

CONGRADULATIONS !!! All progress is GREAT progress. It is not all about weight loss, it is more about increased well being. Keep up the great work. Sean

Thanks Sean. It's good to see you posting here. Keep us posted on how things are going for you! Steve

Wooohoooo congratulations!!!

Shells!! Where you been? Good to see you again and thanks! Steve

Hey hon. I have been around, floating in the ether I guess, lol. Things have just been crazy and I find I hardly have time to sit at the computer the last few weeks. They laid off a ton of people in my office and that meant the rest of us got to pick up the slack and its just been a mess. I also started my ins co 6 month program last week and whilevery exciting it has brough up all kinds of things that I am trying to process and deal with so that I can be as healthy both physically and mentally when the time for my surgery finally gets here! How have you been?