Half the man i used to be. Litterally

[SuNMooNStaRS816 423]

Awesome!!!!

[JProx 161]

Way awesome Great job!!

[thetattooedlady 114]

I'm so glad that you didn't lose your beard with all that weight! Gotta love a good beard on a guy! Lol. You look freaking amazing!

[MIJourney 490]

I applaud you!

You are definitely a role model.

[Karen H. 43]

Well done!

[nursepez 152]

What a great life story. You've provided me with enough inspiration to get my a$$ out of this chair and go for a hike. I'm in Maryland and have always wanted to explore our section go the Appalachian trail (as small as it is).

Kudos to you....thanks for sharing.

Btw...you look fantastic.

[Purrplelover 48]

That is such an amazing journey! You should be so proud of all you worked to accomplished. It is inspiring.

[ertlandia 74]

Thank you all. So far it has been an amazing journey. I am so happy that I did it.

@thetattooedlady the beard..., the beard will never go away.

@nursepez Hiking is one of the two activities that I do now to "get away from the stress of the world" I have covered from indiantown gap area down to michauex. Once I get all of PA done I will try and get the entire trail under my belt. It will take me awhile, but I will do it.

[LovetoDeath 93]

Omg! Great job. Has anyone ever told you that you look like the character Opie from the show Sons of Anarchy???

[DaFierce1 71]

Wow greAt job, u look fabulous! Ur story shows that anything is possible if you put ur mind to it!

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[Chelenka 827]

Your journey is so inspiring. Congratulations on your incredible transformation! Have you ever read "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson? If not I highly recommend it. One of the funniest books I've ever read. Your trail hiking made me think of it.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4

[No game 14,437]

Your journey is so inspiring. Congratulations on your incredible transformation! Have you ever read "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson? If not I highly recommend it. One of the funniest books I've ever read. Your trail hiking made me think of it.

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4

That is a good book!

[PhoenixTheDiva 112]

What an amazing journey. Congratulations. You are truly inspiring

[getlownurse 105]

Dude. You are sexy.

[Jumperbean 26]

You are amazing! Inspirational!