I had my 6 month

Yes thats right. My 6 month visit was today... even though I hit the 6 month surgiversary on Sunday. I know I haven't been on here as much as I used to as I have been a busy shrinking little boy. I still visit here now and again I just don't post as much Oh you want to hear more do you.... well pull up a chair. I am down to 253.0lbs as of 914am this morning. From my heaviest I am down 136lb. I am down 113lbs from morning of my surgery. 113LBS!!!!!!!! That is just freaking awesome. I knew I would lose but it still just has to hit you in the face every once in a while to make you realize the significance of the moment. I no longer take any of the diabetes meds. Nor my blood pressure meds. Nor my mood altering meds. Yes no more chloresterol pill either. That means no more shots, liquids or pills. MY chloresterol is fantastic HDL is 44, my LDL is 91 and my triglycerides are at 68. WOW! My A1C test results were 5.8 before surgery it was 10.8 the last time. As some of you have heard, I proposed to Katrina two weeks ago. We are looking at getting married June of next year. Until then I will be busy losing more weight, working, paying off as many bills as I can before the wedding and working hard at spoiling Kat as much as I can. Truly I am not worthy, but she loves me anyway. Keep an eye out as the Buddah will be disappearing. And a new persona will appear... I just haven't figured out what to call it. No pictures just yet. But I will get some soon.

Baby, I am so happy for you. Over the last few months especially, I've been able to watch you transform into the new person you'll be for the rest of your life. And I'm even more excited that I get to spend mine with you. I know your family and friends are very proud of you. Not that it's always been easy, but look at how far you've come, even in the last six months. And you are right, I love you. And I can't wait to marry you. Keep up the great work!! ~K.

HEy I was just getting ready to call you. How was lunch with Mom and the girls? check our friends out too. Wanna take some pictures later????

Ryan, You are doing so well! I am very happy for your new life and for you and Kats new life to come. Congratulations on your engagement and please don't disappear totally! Take care-- Dee

Ryan, Ryan, Ryan....I am so proud of you.  It is wonderful to see how much your health has improved.   So is your sugar now undercontrol with just how you eat?  The list of medications you are off is staggering.  I know you must feel great.  There is a diabetis 5k Run/walk coming up.  If you are interested I'll get you the info.  I am doing a 5K for NKY Meals on Wheels.  Oh well I just wanted you to know how happy I am for you.  If you could see my face, its smiling. Love ya Jane

Jane there's not too many a time in the years that I have known that you weren't smiling. Yes I am controling it between the weightloss and dietary control. Jane you can forward me the info I just don't know if I have the time off to participate.

Congrats on the loss and getting off the meds and the engagement!!!!! so much going on and you are doing fantasti****ep it up!

Way to Go Big Pimpin! lol. I haven't been on here to much lately...I've had some probs with my laptop but all is well now and I'm back. Congrats on the loss! Just wait til that 12 month Surgiversary . Take care Bro!

U R so AWESOME !!!  CONGRATS!!!  Isn't it amazing!?   (I heard Dr. Tom isn't going to sponsor the wedding?!  You and Kat could do some serious P.R. for the office! ) Glad all your labs are good and your lovelife is great!  You deserve the best . Melanie g.