Gooooooooooooaaaaaaaallllllllll!

Sorry for the thread title but I just had that soccer announcer voice stuck in my head...

I don't usually do these types of threads but I just wanted to share with you all that I hit my pre-op goal of 205 this past weekend right on my 9-month anniversary!

I can't explain how it feels but it sure does feel like something good. I never thought I'd be so excited to walk into a department store and pull a Large shirt or a size 36 pants off the rack and have it fit perfectly without having to suck anything in! I actually can probably squeeze into a 34 now but just being in the 30's is good enough for me.

I really have to say that I have been blessed this year and having my family and God has really been a big part of my success. Of course, the other huge part came from all of you guys and the information and knowledge I've gotten from this board!

Thanks to everyone who posts here because I do a lot more reading than I do posting and I have gotten so much from this board over the years. I definitely don't know what I would have done if I didn't have this board to bounce questions off of or read threads on issues I went through.


Here's a quick run down of my stats:

Pre-Op:
Height - 5' 10"
Weight - 320lbs
Pants - 48" waist
Shirt - 18.5" neck or XXXL

Current:
Height - 5' 10"
Weight - 205lbs
Pants - 36" waist
Shirt - 16" neck or L

Here is a recent pic (sorry I'll have to look for a full body shot later)...

Many congratulations to you. Great job and thanks for the inspiration.

You look great and you are doing great.   thanks for the update

Way to go!!  I'm about the same height and started at around the same weight.  I've got the same 205 goal but I'm about 20# away.  Seeing you hit goal helps me to realize that I can do it too!  Great job!!

Wow and you're like 5 months behind me but only 20 pounds to go! That is great, you'll make it in no time.

Way to go Brian. Huge smack on the back! Yell it from the roof tops. You deserve it.