XPost: Down 160 lbs. @ 8.5 mos.

Whoa!  Out of the shower and on to the scale this a.m. and, and, and....264 lbs., that's a lot of weight to be sure, but for me it means I've lost 160 lbs. since my program began; I had VSG surgery 11/24/10. 
So, there was an added spring in my step as I walked the golf course (7+ mi.) this morning - several unsolicited comments from my senior golf buds about how I'm lookin' better and better.  Nice to hear.  And my game continues to improve.  (Did I mention I had a hole-in-one last month?  Yeah, yeah, I know I've mentioned it several times, but when did YOU have one....?Sorry, I digress.)  
Anyway, life continues to amaze as the lbs. come off - still finding mega-bargains in local thrift stores, esp. golf-shirts, shorts, pants, etc., like new and sometimes with the original tags still on them.  And regularly giving up my old clothes to the same stores.
I'm off all Rx. meds (daily vitamins & aspirin, that's it) and while I can eat anything, I choose to stay pretty much on the high-protein regimen.  And my hair's no longer thinning, just me continues to thin - awkward sentence, that.
To anyone who is debating, considering, pondering, WLS - especially any senior or boomer citizens, I would suggest that if this 65-year-old geezer can do this thing, you probably can too.  Maybe not as fast (I was in sorta good shape for a really fat guy (425) when this thing started), but you can do it. I now have 15 lbs. to reach my (first) goal weight - I'll get there one-step-at-a-time. 

It's another nearly perfect day:  I played good golf, meaning I had fun.  My grand kids are here for the day and when their parents arrive,  we'll all sit down on the deck for a nice dinner this evening - I'll cook turkey-sausage & veggies on the grill.  Later, when they're gone, wifey and I will sit and perhaps sip an after-dinner beverage as the stars come out.  Life is good - and getting better every, single day.
Pop-Pop (pix on profile)

Congratulations on your weight loss (and your hole in one)!

Congratulations!!!!!

I'm so proud of your accomplishment!!! and the Hole in One!!!!

It, kinda, makes a person smile like you have a special secret that you're not sharing...

It feels so damn good to be healthier.... I would love to be able to bottle this feeling and sell it...... I'd me a millionaire in a minute...

Melody

Awesome! Congratulations for both the weight loss and your hole in one!  Your post made me smile because of your happiness. 

 AWESOME!!!! I love love love love this post ... not only it is inspirational and encouraging but it is full of love and zest for life. love and FAMILY .... Congratulations ... I am so happy for you and happier yet I read this ... yup ... I think I will hang around my deck tonight too ... with DH ... eight ferrets ... and my 2 grown kids if they are around tonight ... LIFE IS GOOD!!! and getting better every single day INDEED!!!! Thank you for sharing.

Congratulations. You are doing amazingly well.

HOLY SMOKES!! Congrats on the hole in one. Oh yeah and the 160 too. Coming from a family of golfers and having a husbands that golfs I know how rare those hole in ones are.