Hey gang - just checking in

My friends I feel great! I had my surgery on September 22, 2008 and as of today I have lost 165 lbs. I could not feel better. I am living life! Prior to surgery I did the eliptical machine for a total of 4 minutes at 2 miles/hour  before I was wheezing and my chest was hurting. This morning I did the eliptical for 45 minutes at a speed of 8 miles/hour.  I have also started doing some running when it isn't too cold. This is the best decision I have ever made in my life!

The men on this forum have been a constant source of motivation and encouragement and I want to say a huge thanks to you all!.

Wow, what a story!  Great numbers, great job!!!  I wish I had done it when I was younger, but am happy to have the rest of my time healthier.  You have done great.

Lou

Great job Clapton on your fantastic weight loss!! I also have acquired a vast amount of energy since my surgery and I walk 3-4 miles a day or stationary bike for an hour on lousy weather days. And I also only wish that I had this surgery many years sooner! Keep up the good work!

Congrats! Great job Clapton. Glad you're doing so well.

Wow you are doing great!  Way to kick that fat in the ass

Those are some incredible loss #'s... congrats!

All I can say is "WOW!"  You are doing extremely well.

Fantastic job. Keep up the great job.

Congratulations!  My weight dropped so fast just like yours....Take advantage of the honeymoon stage!