Down 180 pounds [before and after pictures]

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Here are some before and after photos of me.

Before (10-2011): 360 lb

In Rome near the Colosseum.

Surgery date (07-02-2012): 335 lb

I started to lose weight in may 2012, 2 months before surgery.

After (05-24-2013): 188 lb

At home in the back yard.

My lowest was 177 lb in February 2013. I have gained about 10 lb of lean muscle since then. "After" is still a work in progress as I am working on strength training over the summer months. No lose skin except for a little around the front of the stomach. It will probably go away by end of this summer.

[nsquared 232]

What an amazing transformation! Good for you.

[tigerbelle 328]

lookin' good...I noticed in your before pic that you had a sandwich in hand--was that deliberate?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

lookin' good...I noticed in your before pic that you had a sandwich in hand--was that deliberate?

Not really deliberate at all, was just a picture from lunch time. It was super hot over there in Rome, even in October. That is why I look like I am in pain for the camera. Lol.

[T'snewstart 251]

Wow that is amazing! Congratulations!

[tigerbelle 328]

Not really deliberate at all, was just a picture from lunch time. It was super hot over there in Rome, even in October. That is why I look like I am in pain for the camera. Lol.

I was teasing ya...did you mean 260 lbs or 360 in your before pic?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I was teasing ya...did you mean 260 lbs or 360 in your before pic?

I do mean 360. Thanks for pointing it out and now corrected.

[NewSetOfCurves 1,553]

Wow. That is A-MAZING... what an awe inspiring transformation, Fiddle!!!!

[nadoue 158]

Fiddleman, I am speechless, you look amazing!! Hopefully wifey can appreciate

[Chelenka 827]

You look GREAT!!! Congratulations on your stunning transformation! Truly inspiring!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Thanks all for the kind compliments. They make my day! Do not hesitate to send more.

[lilbearzmom 584]

Amazing!!! Congrats on your success. You're also a really great support on these boards. You have helped a lot of us among the way...

[buplee 556]

You're a lean mean fighting machine Fiddle. Great work. I can only aspire to look that good once I reach goal.

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[Nicolanz 1,484]

WOW, Fiddle!!! I've never seen your before picture! Amazing transformation!

[Phoenix79 452]

Fiddleman' date=' I am speechless, you look amazing!! Hopefully wifey can appreciate [/quote']

Wow, what a transformation! Such a handsome man ....can I marry you? Oh wait...I already did 13 years ago! Lucky me!!! Oh yes, his wifey appreciates...as often as she can!