A few quick updates, now that it's August.

1. I handed in my letter of resignation. My last day of employment with my current company is August 27th. At first it was a little scary but I'm becoming more at ease with the idea as each day passes by. I will certainly miss the people I've met and the friends I have made, if not the actual job itself.
2. My weight-loss continues. I'm currently at 274lbs with only 9lbs more to go before I can claim to be half the man I used to be. It is very hard to stick to it, but I'm doing it.
3. My surgeon said I was in excellent health and his aide said that I was a model patient. It seems that many people who get the surgery I had do not stick to the lifestyle change and often fall back into their old ways again. They were quite pleased that I continue to stick to my regimen and continue to lose weight. I've decided that I'm going to volunteer my time for the support groups. I hope I can be an inspiration to people who have had the surgery(or are going to have it done) so that they stick to the lifestyle change.
4. We also discussed the skin surgery and I am absolutely a candidate. There are a few insurance things I can look at but he recommended I pay in cash if I want the best doctor. It makes sense as insurance for cosmetic surgery is a labyrinthine mess.
5. My family is having another yard sale at the end of August and I'm hoping to get in on that. This will give me a chance to sell some of extra junk and I'm looking forward to it.

On a final note- I've had so many people tell me that I'm an inspiration for them. I don't really know how to react to that but I end up doing the only thing of which I can think... to all of those who say I am an inspiration, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It is not easy, but it can be done. I can only hope to inspire as many people as I can while I'm still here.