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bring reacted to ShrinkingPeach in What made u decide to do the surgery
2 years into my second marriage and I want to be around for a very long time with this man. I have goals to achieve and I want better health for myself as well. Aches and pains are debilitating so I want those gone.
On a happy note, I am almost off all meds. My back doesn't hurt anymore and my knees are soooo much better! I have so much energy and I can't imagine how much better I am going to feel when I get to my goal since I am only halfway.
Best thing I have ever done! Good luck!!
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bring reacted to IamKe69 in What made u decide to do the surgery
I decided to have surgery to get my life back. I want to be able to enjoy life and be able to do things. I'm 25yrs old and I had high cholesterol and sleep apnea. I had tried several mechanisms to loose weight while some worked and others didn't. I want to be able to have a family and with my weight I wouldn't have been able to become fertile to have children. I don't want my selfishness to be the reasons. I want to be able to run and play with my nieces and nephews. When we go to Carowinds they want me to ride with them, but I can't because I can't fit on the rides. Another thing that is embarrassing is that when you can't fit into a chair because you're to big. I had to use two seat belts for the plane which is extremely embarrassing. When you can even put the arm rest down because it digs in your thigh. I'm just too young for this. It was time for me to grab ahold of my life and do it with full force. You only get one chance to live. Yes I come from a family of obese individuals who just eat to be eating. I dare to be different and I'm going to get through this. Although there have been people along the way to say different things. I just ignore them and keep going o have to do what's best for my health and that's all that matters.
Pre-op Weight:388
Surgery day:379
Two week post-op:357
So far I have lost 31lbs and pushing forward.
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bring reacted to bigjoe102 in What Was Your Final "straw That Broke The Camels Back"
What was the final thing that you encountered that made you say this is enough? I have had numerous.
1. Leaving a wife and 2 sons, Husbandless and fatherless.
2. Not being able to get on amusement park rides with my sons.
3. Not being able to take my wife to a concert, because i could not fit in a seat.
4. Avoiding restuarant,movie theaters and sports complexes with tiny seats.
For me, walking through a a department store and some little child looking at me like im a alien had to be one the hardest things.
Respectfully,
Joe