I had open chest surgery in October of 2008 and packed on about 30 pounds because of it. I'm finally mobile enough to do something about it, so here I go. I started my personal goal in January at 229lbs and I'm already down to 207. My immediate goal is to be under 190lbs by my wedding in Jamaica in June. Overall I'm shooting for a lean 175lbs. I haven't weighed under 180 since my first two years in the Army.