Hello - I got a long way to go

Hi - I'm Jim --- Currently I'm facing a real challenge with my weight.  I'm the heaviest I've ever been thanks to a fall I took on May 24 when I broke my right leg.  I've been on crutches and found a new profession as a couch potato.  I've gained 15 lbs since May 24 and it stops today.  I currently weigh 265 and hope to get down to 171 by November 2011.  It will be a long journey but I realize at this point it is a matter of life or death as at 51 I'm not getting any younger.  I look forward to meeting folks in the group even though I'm not from Central Iowa... I'm in Ottumwa.  Thanks for checking me out and feel free to write back. Have a GREAT weekend.