Three years... and First (completed) Bike Race
Congratulations Tom! Your post is truly inspiring. I am 7.5 months post-op and down 73 lbs. My husband and I recently purchased an RV and my next purchase is going to be a bicycle. I am excited about the possibility of being able to actually ENJOY pedaling and feeling the breeze in my face as the world races by (well, in the beginning, the world will be creeping by but that's okay). Best wishes for your future race. Thanks for sharing your success story! Pamela
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. Henry David Thoreau
Remember to start slow and build up gradually. I think a lot of people abandon because they try to go to far to soon. Butt hurts, legs hurt, how can this be "fun?" But if you build up your leg strength gradually your butt will hurt less...
Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)
1st 2015&2016 12-Hour Time Trial UMCA 50-59 Age Group
1st 2017 Race Across the West 4-Person 50-59 Age Group
4th 2019 Race Across America 8 Person Team
Congratulations on a major accomplishment, Tom! 
Your drive and dedication to your sport is so motivating to me. Thanks for being such a great role model of health and fitness :-)
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
I have to admit I've surprised myself. I would never have guessed that once I peeled back 120lbs of fat I'd find an athlete inside :)
Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)
1st 2015&2016 12-Hour Time Trial UMCA 50-59 Age Group
1st 2017 Race Across the West 4-Person 50-59 Age Group
4th 2019 Race Across America 8 Person Team
