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    johnnycantrock reacted to MookNana in Disneyland   
    Just wanted to second this. Disneyland and Walt Disney World are very size-friendly vacation destinations. At 5'10" and up to 370 lbs, the only issues I've ever had with fitting on anything was leg room on the Winnie-The-Pooh ride at Disneyland. It can take some agility to get in and out of some ride vehicles, but almost all rides can be stopped or slowed and wheelchair and ECV accessible vehicles are available on a lot of rides as well.
    Cast Members are happy to show you to alternate entrances if turnstiles are an issue (they've been removed from a lot of rides too) and are sensitive and discreet about handling it. There are belt extenders available on rides like Dumbo and The California Zephyr, and while some of the old theater seats are tight, newer attractions were built with wider seats or bench seating for barrier-free access.
    The Disney parks really are the gold standard in accessibility for theme parks. There's a very helpful website about this too called WDW At Large: http://allears.net/tp/ridsiz.htm
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from Jim1967 in Disneyland   
    Wanted to inform people of my situation at Disneyland this weekend during my five year wedding anniversary celebration. To start, I am 470lbs (down from 550lbs last year.) and 5'8". I carry most of my weight in my torso, particularly around my belly. (Super pear shaped.) I have a long torso and very short legs. With that being said, I has no problems with most of the rides!! I rode everything but the Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Nor did I ride the teacups, anything in toontown, or rides geared towards the littlest of children. This go around I went did not go on big thunder as it was closed, but I did go on it last year. I only had two issues. 1. The Jungle Cruise. The line corrals are very thin and there's a turnstile that I had to sorta hop over (got my leg stuck for a second.). I would recommend seeing if you could get in through the disabled's entrance. 2. Leg room. Even with my short, short legs, they were still a bit cramped on most rides. Not enough to not enjoy the rides, but enough to tire my legs out quicker than normal. I work retail and I'm on my feet for the better part of 9hours a day, 5 days a week, so walking wasn't an issue, but if you don't have the ability to go-go-go for a couple hours at a time, there are plenty of places to park your bum. Also, utilize that time by going on the train or monorail to get where you want to be while sitting down. Just some info and pro-tips. I hope this helps you make the decision to go, if you've always wanted, but thought you couldn't!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from sthenny in Rollercoaster   
    Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation.
    I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from 2muchfun in Plateau over!   
    Was plateaued for most of January and February, then I go in for a fill. They put a couple CCs in my band and I felt restriction again!! Now I'm down nearly a pound a day; dropped 10lbs in just over a week!! As of today I am 82lbs down since my surgery last April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from TheCurvyMermaid in Las Vegas   
    478lbs, as of this morning.
    My advice: Do what your doctor told you. The moment you stop and veer off of your plan, you'll stop losing and start gaining!!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from 2muchfun in Plateau over!   
    Was plateaued for most of January and February, then I go in for a fill. They put a couple CCs in my band and I felt restriction again!! Now I'm down nearly a pound a day; dropped 10lbs in just over a week!! As of today I am 82lbs down since my surgery last April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from 2muchfun in Plateau over!   
    Was plateaued for most of January and February, then I go in for a fill. They put a couple CCs in my band and I felt restriction again!! Now I'm down nearly a pound a day; dropped 10lbs in just over a week!! As of today I am 82lbs down since my surgery last April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from 2muchfun in Plateau over!   
    Was plateaued for most of January and February, then I go in for a fill. They put a couple CCs in my band and I felt restriction again!! Now I'm down nearly a pound a day; dropped 10lbs in just over a week!! As of today I am 82lbs down since my surgery last April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from 2muchfun in Plateau over!   
    Was plateaued for most of January and February, then I go in for a fill. They put a couple CCs in my band and I felt restriction again!! Now I'm down nearly a pound a day; dropped 10lbs in just over a week!! As of today I am 82lbs down since my surgery last April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from 2muchfun in Plateau over!   
    Was plateaued for most of January and February, then I go in for a fill. They put a couple CCs in my band and I felt restriction again!! Now I'm down nearly a pound a day; dropped 10lbs in just over a week!! As of today I am 82lbs down since my surgery last April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from kazjim98 in Las Vegas   
    Vegas bandster, here!! Living in Henderson, and down 70lbs since my surgery last April! I work out at Planet Fitness on Sunset and Whitney Ranch if anyone wants to come be a gym buddy!
    Start: 550lbs
    Current: 480lbs
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! in Plateau Over?! Maybe!!   
    This last month and a half has been a roller coaster, but over this last week, I'm down 8lbs! Two more and ill be back at my lowest since my surgery in April!
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    johnnycantrock got a reaction from clarks4willie in Starting Over Again   
    Due to stress, work, and depression, I have become lazy with my life. I just stopped doing and caring.
    Today, I start over. I'll measure out my portions, and I will go for a walk after work. Tomorrow I will go back to the gym and continue to do so three times a week, walking on the days I have no gym. I have lost 70lbs since April and I want to lose 30 more by December! I can do it! I just need to break from this depression!!

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