11 months yesterday!

Well fellas, yesterday marked 11 months since my WL surgery at Vandy. I am currently at 186 lbs.. That's 211 pounds down from my all time high of 397!  I weighed 366 when I had my first consult, and the day of my surgery I weighed 333.

I now wear a size 34 pants and a size M shirt. I was wearing  size 50-52 pants and 3X-4X shirts.  This whole journey has been nothing less than amazing so far. I really can't believe what a difference this surgery has made in all aspects of my life - health (physical & mental), work, exercise - every part has been affected for the better! 

I'll tell anyone who is considering this surgery that, for me, it was the best thing I ever did to regain my life.  Now, as has been said a thousand times, it is not a "magic cure".  Educate yourself about the different procedures and what is required before and after surger.To be successful requires dedication, determination, and commitment to following your program and nutrition plan, exercising regularly, and educating yourself about nutrition. But with the help of a WL "tool", and  applying that dedication and commitment, you CAN be successful at taking your life back! 

You've been an inspiration and a great source of support for us.  You've been successful because you have properly used your "tool" and followed a good post-op program.  Thanks for continuing to post about your success and togive your opinion on posts here.

Thanks Bob! I apperciate the kind words.

 Way to go Bama!

We need to set up a date in the future, after school is out, on some weekend when as many WLS patients, regardless of surgery type, can get together at Rock City and go take pictures at Fat Man Squeeze.   

Notice that I am using "Crimson Tide" maroon here?

How is the new bike?

Thanks Don! It would be cool to meet up with you and some of the other fellas from here. Would be a good day trip on the motorcycle for us too. I'm lovin' the Harley Ultra - really handles great!

That's awesome!!!  You and several of the guys on this board are a great inspiration to me.  I can only hope to achieve at least some of the same results as you.  I thank you for taking the time to post and share your experience with us.  Again, congratulations on your success.
Duane 

Thanks Duane. 

Helluva job BamaBob. I remember when you and me were both a coupla fatasses. Feels good to be (reasonably) thin. I can't imagine why anyone who was in the boat that you and I were in wouldn't go this route. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Fish!  I agree, if someone is as big as we were, WL surgery is definitely something they should seriously consider to regain their life.  

Congrats, BamaBob!
 You have been a motivation and inspiration to me as well.  I am just about 3 months out and I am already in agreement with you that it is the best thing I could have done.  In fact, you are impressive to me in how much you were able to lose before you even had surgery.  In my case, diets never worked for more than 2-3 weeks at a time and I was within 20# of 400 (both above and below) for about 12 years.
Thanks for your positive outlook and the encouragement you provide to the rest of us.

Merlin

p.s.  Although it hurts my Nittany Lion heart, I'm using Bama red for you, too.  :)