Garyb_58 1 Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Well, Just a little update, as of today I have lost 100.6 pounds and it feels great. I am getting my life back, doing things I have not done in years and looking forward to doing a lot more. I am getting my Open Water Diver's Cert. renewed next month and plan to spend a lot of time underwater this summer. This is something that I loved to do 15 years ago and lost it to over eating. Friends and family are seeing me crawl under vehicles to do the work myself instead of having to ask my son or nephew to do it. Heck I can even get off the ground without having to grab ahold of something to pull myself up. I'm riding my motorcycle more, life is just great. The vertical sleeve is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Even if I didn't get any help from my insurance company. But you know I feel the best thing coming from this is I feel I will be on this Earth a little longer and get to spend more time with my wonderful kids and grandchild. Once again thanks to all the people on this site for your posts, prayers and friendship. A special thanks to my sleevebuddy Keys Pirate and her husband Rich for their friendship. I hope everyone has a great week and good luck on your weight loss journey. Gary Edited May 25, 2010 by Garyb_58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted May 25, 2010 Gary, you've done absolutely amazing. Aren't all the victories just wonderful ! ! ! Cheers to you and your success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestGirl 8 Posted May 25, 2010 Congratulations, Gary! That is an awesome achievement! It's encouraging to me to see such great success from my fellow sleevers. Keep up the great work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happyslvr 2 Posted May 25, 2010 woo hoo!!!! ONE HUNDRED POUNDS GONE!!!!! OMGOSH THAT IS AMAZING!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!! Very inspiring thank you for sharing your story!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lillie24 2 Posted May 25, 2010 Gary... awsome job. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouroborous 519 Posted May 25, 2010 Congratulations, brother! That's an amazing victory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara278 9 Posted May 25, 2010 Fantastic job! I know all those victories have to feel great. Best wishes to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garyb_58 1 Posted May 25, 2010 Once again thanks to everyone for you kind words. Gary B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SParkle 4 Posted May 25, 2010 Awesome results.... well done. Keep up the good work Kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie 9 Posted May 25, 2010 Gratz on your outstanding achievement. Have fun this summer you deserve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJW 18 Posted May 25, 2010 Congratulations to you, Gary!! Me too, today is 100 pounds GONE forever. Aren't we fabulous?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keys Pirate 70 Posted May 25, 2010 WOW Gary!!!! That is freeeeeeking amazing!!!! Congratulations to you sleeve brother!!! I am so proud of you!!! And to think it's only been four months today!!! I'm at 71 and thrilled to death!!! Whodathunk, huh???!!! Yay for us!! Looking forward to seeing you this summer and taking you two diving!!! C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garyb_58 1 Posted May 26, 2010 Way too go AJW, that is great! It is really nice to look at that scale and see 100 lbs gone. I am so happy for you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garyb_58 1 Posted May 26, 2010 Hey Carol, You go girl, 71 lbs is great. Cannot wait to see what our after picture looks like in Sept. My wife is excited about coming, said she will leave the diving up to us but enjoy being on the boat and getting to see the ocean again. Wow 71 lbs that is great. See you guys in Sept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites