I scaled Mt. Monadnock on Saturday!

I'm posting this for two reasons: 1) to brag and 2) to encourage others!

Seven months ago I weighed in at 404 lbs.  I had RNY and in that time I have lost 175 lbs.  This past Saturday I scaled Mt. Monadnock in Southern New Hampshire!

The people on this board were instrumental in helping me decide to proceed with the procuedure, so I want to thank you all!

Here are a couple of photos:

AWESOME!!!!!!

You rock dude!!!

Nice work. At my high weight, I went on a trail hike with some friends and was embarassed when they had to leave me about 1/2 way up a mountain near Keene. Not sure what mountain it was because it was probable 10 years ago. In two weeks I will run the Mt. Washington road race to avenge that day.

Congrats on your awesome day!

That is an amazing accomplishment.  You look like your are literally on top of the world.  Very inspiring and I love hearing about these accomplishments as that is without a doubt where I am headed.  Great Stuff!!

I know the feeling of wanting a shot at redemption! I took a ground fighting survival class two years ago and could barely get past the warm-up. I was highly embarrassed to say the least. I realized then something had to be done. I did not realize how out of shape you can get in just 4-5 years of minimal activity and not working out! I am now 57 pounds from my high weight in just over two months. I have since contacted that instructor and informed him that I would be returning for a redemption class! I look forward to being back in shape where I need to be. Obesity was endangering my health in more ways than I imagined!