Fleshy

I have been overweight since the mid-90s. Occasional weight loss victories sprinkled amongst steady weight gain. Since I retired from air traffic control in late 2017, I have been having increasing physical problems. Spinal stenosis which limits my ability to stand/walk for longer than 10 minutes (need spinal fusion), chronic debilitating small fiber neuropathy, which also prevents me from being able to walk for very long.  I also can't stand to wear socks/shoes because of the constant pain. High BP, hyperlipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, fatty spleen, hiatal hernia, and severe mixed sleep apnea.

Aside from the health reasons, I have 2 new grandchildren, and I've already missed a couple of family outings/events/occasions because of my physical issues.  I cannot continue on my present course.