Finally!

After what seems like an eternity, I finally broke through 260. Today I was 257.5. That's 7.5 pounds from my "goal" to start flying lessons. And since I just signed the paperwork for the my raise, I guess I'm gonna get to take them too! 257.5 pounds. Who would have thought it? I'm also 7.5 pounds away from losing 200 pounds. A double century. That's 200 pounds from my highest, not my surgery weight... From surgery I've lost a mere 170 pounds. Isn't this surgery just amazing? Tonight I was working at the Church putting things together for the new Children's wing. I put together cribs, swings and train tables. Amazing what all I could do by myself.

Michael, Congradulations on reaching another goal. I realized this morning as I was running my 3 miles that I was ONLY 25lbs overweight!! Sounds strange but what a feeling. I wonder how many normal people are 25lbs overweight? jacqueline

That's absolutely amazing, Michael! I'm so proud of you! Amy

Incredible Michael! Congradulations! Krista Z

Excellent!! Well done, Mike. I am constantly amazed how easy this seems to me...The results have been fantastic. I believe that I am one of the "lucky" ones. I seem to be able to eat ANYTHING I want, including ice cream, chocolate, etc. The quanity is just less. I suspect, though, that we all have the hidden fear that it will all stop soon and reverse back. I hope that we all can be diligent and don't let that happen to any of us. I thank everyone for their support and inspiration. Good luck all!! Randy H.

Good job. Keep up the good work.

Micheal, I am so HAPPY for you! That is Wonderful! Wow, you have really come a long way baby! Hugs, Shireen

wow that is amazing. You must feel great d

WOW!!! Michael, you are truly an inspiration to the rest of us. Everything you have been through since your surgery -- you have had your ups and downs and you are a trooper consistently working at continuing your post op work...and we all know that post op is work! Congratulations!!!! Keep up the great work! ~~em

WOW ! Congratulations Michael. I am happy for you. I look forward to reading all these positive posts from everybody. Lets me know I'm not dreaming ! Sandy