Just a quick update on my surgery and weight loss progress. It has now been 6 months since my lap-band surgery and I'm now down from 350 lbs. to 267 lbs. in 6 months. I have 42 more pounds to go to reach my 225 lb. goal. I'm hoping to be at 225 lbs. by May-June of 2011. I've lost a total of 83 lbs. and 8 pants sizes and 1 shirt size.

I feel great and my BP now ranges about 130/75 instead of 160/95. I'm still on BP medicine but my doctor is considering stopping 1 or 2 of the 3 that I currently take. I can also bend over and tie my shoes now without straining. Those 14 ribs, french fries, bread and green beans I used to eat when we went out to dinner is now down to 2 ribs and green beans. I also used to drink 2-3 Diet Pepsies everyday and now drink 1 a week. There is no desire for them anymore.

I'll keep everyone posted as my progress continues.