My Progress – so far

[tcasola]

Hey gang,

As most of you know, I am very humble when it comes to my weight loss. I hate to mention it, because I feel as if I am boasting.

However, many of you have been clamoring for some “photos” to show my progress. So here they are.












Attached are 4 pictures. Two taken the day before my operation (January 28, 2008 - 435 lbs) and two taken on March 30, 2009 (278 lbs). In just over a year I have lost 157 pounds. For the first time in over 15 years (probably more like 18 years), I am in the 270?s.

What I find so dramatic in the pictures isn't the weight loss - but my attitude. You can actually see the pain and anguish within my face and posture (in the January 2008 picture), and how I hated the world and my life. With God's Loving Grace, the Realize band, Let’s Do Lunch, and all of YOU, I have been transformed into a happy healthy new person!!

As I continue down this road, I just want to make sure I say how I appreciate LDL’s help/guidance/love/support. I know I wouldn't have been this successful without LDL.  So to Roger, and my entire LDL family I want to say LOVE YOU ALL!!

Sincerely,

Tom Casola

[graceface66]

Hey Tom,   
                    WAY TO GO!!!!!!
                        and I am happy to finally see your face
                                  G-d bless you
                                      kris

[Gwennaford]

YAY!  I'm happy to see your face on the boards as well.  You are SO HANDSOME!  My hubby thinks so, too!  He said (in a very manly voice), "Not bad ... for a guy".  LOL 

Sorry I couldn't see the four others you posted.  But I have a feeling they are ones I already have in my personal LDL photo diary.  I show you off all the time!

Gwennaford Grape

[EnJae]

Hey Tom;

I guess I got here a day late...
Seem your pictures were maybe posted here yesterday, but this morning they are gone...
I love you, Brother Tom!
NJ

[snowbirdie]

Hi Tom,
      My goodness arn't you a handsome man! G-d don't make no junk!  Judie

[DEBBIEWEBE]

Dear Tom,
Wow what a transformation!!!!!  You really have been blessed.  Thanks for sharing your story on the boards and also thankyou for all the time and energy you spend here helping others reach their goals.
Love Ya
Debbie

[Gwennaford]

EnJae, they weren't here yesterday either.  I think everyone is going by his new avatar.

I have to say this read loud so Tom can here me...

HEY TOM - WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR PICTURES YOU POSTED BELOW ? ? ?

Signed,
The pest

[patsyfay]

Tom,

You are such an inspiration to all of us and, I would think, especially to the Newbies.  I am so proud of you!  God bless you.

Pat

[EnJae]

Well, I tried to click on the links to the photos. But it took me to an Obesity website which required a log-in I don't have.

[Gwennaford]

Me too. 

Tom, can you post them with the [img] codes you used when you used to post a lot of pics here?  I could always see those.

[tcasola]

I removed the links .. and I do have the IMG code within the pictures. Have no idea why they aren't showing.

[LittlePrincess]

Hi Tom,

YAY finally get to see that handsome face!  Congratulations.  You look fabulous! 

Is there anyway you can post the pics again or post them on another server?  I missed them. 

  <------------  *tries to look all pitiful*   

You are SUCH an inspiration to me!  *Hugs*

(In Faith)  LP

[LittlePrincess]

Presenting Our Handsome Tom!!!  (I fixed the links for ya brother  )











You are SUCH an inspiration and we love you sooooooo much!!! 

(In Faith) LP

[snowbirdie]

Tom,
    My goodness look at you! G-D don't make no junk! You are like a butterfly coming out of your cocoon! Keep up the good work.
                                    Judie

[Bonnie CHA!]

Tom ~

Thank you for the inspiration!

God bless you!

Bonnie

[Sweet_Pea]

Tom, so glad Little Princess fixed the link for your pictures.  You are amazing and give me hope.  Thanks so much for posting them.

God bless you abundantly.

Hugs, Carrole

[cm in tn]

Tom

WWWWOOOWWWW is all I can say with mouth hanging open!!!!

You are looking mighty fine fellow you should be very proud of your journey you have arrived!!!!!

Handsome is all I got to say, We are definatly doing the happy dance for you!!!!



                                                                                                      LOVE CONNIE FROM TN

[patsyfay]

Tom, you are truly an inspiration!  So many people will be helped by your story.  God bless you.