Reflections on a year

Howdy Gents, I'm not one for long winded speechifying, but I want to recognize my anniversary of surgery and thank all the guys on this board for your continued support/challenges/sharing.  Down 230 pounds in a year from 525 to 295. I'm still losing about 10 pounds a month. Exercising an average of eight hours a week at the gym. I recently purchased a bicycle and am re-learning how to ride. I'm off my blood pressure medication completely and now only take post surgery supplements daily. I stopped at an Eddie Bauer outlet store on the way to my vacation last week and bought 2x swim trunks and 42 shorts. I'm fitting comfortably in 2x shirts. I get to play with my two girls actively now. I'm not as embarassed to go shirtless at our pool. My life has improved in countless ways as a result of this surgery. If not a literal lifesaver, then definitely a quality of lifesaver. One year pics on my profile if you want to peep them. -Dan

Wow Dan,

Great story. Congratulations on your anniversary and your WLS success. Being large puts limits on your life both externally and internally. It is increasable how much the world seems to open up as the pounds come off. Keep up the hard work. Great Pics, they really tell the story.

Herb

Dan, You are doing fantastic!  Keep up the good work.  The new photos are amazing...you look years younger. Way to go buddy! Scott

Dan, I hardly ever post here, but I always check your updates for some reason. Congratulations on the year. I am 8 days behind you and I think you are doing WONDERFUL! Tommy

Congratulations Dan on an amazing year.  You're to be commended for your success.  You've set your goals and you've attacked each one of them.  Life for you is no longer just merely existing...you're now LIVING it to its fullest.  Very proud of you sir - look how far you've come! Celebrate your success - and set your sights on the future! Cards Fan

Dude...
Kick Ass!

The transformation is amazing... and you seem pretty happy in them pics.
Congrats on your milestone, and much continued success & happiness!

Be Well,
A.J.

Congrats Dan! A year flys by doesn't it? Keep up the great work!

Dan, Great job.  What a difference a year can make.  You're doing awesome and you're such an inspiration to others.  Keep up the great work. Floyd

Hi Dan, Great pics! You look healthy and happy--and no wonder, you've made some impressive changes both for yourself and for your family. What better gift could you give your daughters? Thanks for sharing your successes and for your posts.

I can only hope for your kind of success. Props to you, Sir!!