eight pounds more

We'll I went to the gym yesterday (for the first time since my hernia repair). I over did it a little. I got on the precor for about 30 minutes and did a moderate workout. I then went to Macy's to return a sweater. By the time I was finished returning the sweater it was all I could do to make it to the car and home to bed. I slept from 1:00 to 5:00 when Heath got home from work. I made it to work this morning but will go home 1/2 day at noon. Luckily the school is very understanding. The good news is that the day of my hernia repair surgery (2/20) I weighed 242 pounds and yesterday at the gym I weighed in at 234 lbs. I lost 8 pounds with the surgery. I still feel like I have lots of swelling so maybe I'll lose even more when that goes down. I may just make my 200 lb loss goal by my year out anniversary (6/20/06). Only 42 lbs to go in 4 months. I'll be happy with making wonderland in a few months to be quiet honest. Only 35 lbs to that.

Hey I just released... I'm obese.... I'm no longer super obese, I'm just obese. Damn "overweight" is right around the corner! Chip

You better be carefull or else the wind is going to blow you away! Congratulations and best of luck!

Chip, Glad to hear that things are going so well for you. So, if you do not mind me asking what was your starting weight. I am sure that I just missed it in the post. Melissa

Melissa, I started at 392lbs on June 20, 2005 Chip

YOU GO BOY!!! Keep up the great work. I can't wait until I lose my first 100 lbs. Only 55 to go! Hugs, Rosa

Hi Chip You are doing a great job! Just don't hurt yourself for heaven's sake or you will be off the exercise track for longer than you need to be. Back up a little. You are still healing and you don't want to go backwards. Got any new pics? Best, Amy

Congrats chip on your sucess, I am pretty sure once the swelling goes down you will drop more weight. I am sure you will make you goal weight.

Congratulations Chip...Heath must be so excited to see you getting so healthy!!! Onederland is a onederful thing--it will be here before you know it!!!! -Cheri

Congratualtions!! Doin' the happy dance for you!! Come on everyone - join in! Chip is Awesome!!!