So a few pics finally . . .

[Rootman 1,101]

I still hate to get my picture taken.

Here I am around Thanksgiving 2010, size 52 pants, XXX shirt - both are tight

And here I am today 11 months later ~170 lighter. Size 38 pants and Large shirt - and both are baggy:

The sleeve WORKS!

[lisajxoxo 11]

Yes the sleeve sure does work and so have you! You look awesome! Congrats on your success!

[Rebel 9]

Rootman! WAY TO GO! What a great success story and photos. You have a lot to be proud of. I wish my hubby would have surgery too but he refuses.Says he can do it on his own without surgery. That's what I thought too, but for 20 years I lost and gained the same 60 pounds over & over again. I know I can't pressure him, he has to make his own decision but I pray that he will decide to do this. I am trying to do all the right things and be a good example but I know at the end of the day I can only control what I do and others have to do the same.

[Rootman 1,101]

Rootman! WAY TO GO! What a great success story and photos. You have a lot to be proud of. I wish my hubby would have surgery too but he refuses.Says he can do it on his own without surgery. That's what I thought too, but for 20 years I lost and gained the same 60 pounds over & over again. I know I can't pressure him, he has to make his own decision but I pray that he will decide to do this. I am trying to do all the right things and be a good example but I know at the end of the day I can only control what I do and others have to do the same.

Thanks for the comment. Yes, truth be told we all CAN do it on our own, but the FACT is that we WON'T. I just had to face it that I needed something more than a diet to get results. BP, blood sugar, cholesterol, heart rate, blood ox levels and weight - all are in acceptable levels today.

Keep after hubby, let him know you want him around for a while longer. I know it's tough for a guy to accept the fact he needs help.

[EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming 16]

You look great!!!! Thank you for the pictures. I love to see the before and after shots!!

[longer-life 139]

Congrats!!!!!! Wooooow!!!!!!! I'm glad it works 'cause I'm getting one on the 16th!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

GREAT JOB! CONGRATS!!!!!!!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Wow amazing progress!! Congrats

[BenisaMartim4 369]

Awesome job man! I am so truly proud for you. It is an accomplishment that few people can boast of. You really did lose the baggage of the old you, all 170lbs. Of him :0) keep up the great work!

[jasleeve 440]

i believe im magic now! lol. im praying to be sleeved on dec 20th! youre an inspiration to us all. keep up the good work!

[Sandy123 7]

Great job Rootman. Proud of you. Cant wait to be in losers club with you.

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Congrats on the weight loss! Nice to see your smiling face. This picture of the bike was nice - but it's good to have your face to match all of the great comments you make.

Good luck with continued success.

Sharon

[Imlosing big 112]

WOW what an amazing transformation!!!

[KellyL 173]

Congrats on the amazing results, you look awesome!!

[Raine 170]

Well its about damn time LOL! I was starting to wonder if you were a bike or a person hehehe just teasing

You look amazing, happy and healthy and I LOVE your smile.