Long story short, I've always been a healthy guy. Division one athlete, MMA fighter, husband and father of 3. However life, compound fracture of the Right knee and ACL/MCL/PCL tear in the left equaled no more cardio and my weight got over 300 lbs.

I coach high school and youth football but found that I just couldn't do much of anything due to my knees. Add hypertension and my health was in the dumps.

This surgery has been the boost I need. My motivation wasn't a particular size or weight; just being healthy. I had surgery on 7/19/12 and have begun the road to a healthier - better life!

Tank you are cracking me up with the Tank comments!

Tammy I'm sorry you were called that.... That wasn't nice!

Where is everyone from? I'm in North Carolina.

Lol laughter is so important!! I'm from California.

How tall and old are you Tank? And welcome by the way. I have an uncle named Tank that lives in Cali...lol

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How tall and old are you Tank? And welcome by the way. I have an uncle named Tank that lives in Cali...lol

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I am 5 foot 9 or so. Not super short but definitely not tall. Lol

Welcome to the family Tank! I'm a fellow 5' 9" and a fellow Californian. First two or three weeks after the surgery can be uncomfortable but it will indeed pass quickly. In no time it will be nothing but a distant memory and you'll be celebrating your decision every day! Kind of like child birth (from what I've been told)! LOL! Stop by often and share your journey with us! This is the most amazing group of folks you could ever hope for and every single one us is on the same journey!

Not necessarily a bad thing! Never did care for those "skinny" cheerleader-types. I always felt like they would break or something! Lol

Plus Tammy the Tank is kinda hot! Woulda sounded like a challenge. We all know men and women alike love a challenge!! Lol

Haha Tammy the tank! I wouldn't mind being called that now,, thanks

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Welcome, Tank. It's gets easier as days good bye. I had my surgery on July 10th and I can just now sleep on my stomach. Just keep on walking and you will keep on healing, I'm walking 4 miles a day again, and I'm feeling great. May God Bless you on this long journey. Just remind yourself your on a liquid diet so of course your energy level is low:(

Hi Tank! Welcome, I am fairly new to the site, but I already love it. So much info, support, and great chats. Keep us updated on how you are doing.

Thanks so much! Today I don't have much of an appetite for anything so I'm forcing myself to get some calories in.

What part of North Carolina are you in.

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What part of North Carolina are you in.

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I'm in the Central Valley (Modesto area).

I'm in the Central Valley (Modesto area).

Well we're nieghbors then! I live in Ceres. And welcome to the group! Everyone here really has been so supportive and helpful to me and I'm still pre-op.

Well we're nieghbors then! I live in Ceres. And welcome to the group! Everyone here really has been so supportive and helpful to me and I'm still pre-op.

Where are you having your surgery?? I'm actually in Merced. Being in Ceres you know exactly where I am!! Lol

My sons allstar team played a baseball tournament in Ceres a few weeks ago!!

Where are you having your surgery?? I'm actually in Merced. Being in Ceres you know exactly where I am!! Lol

My sons allstar team played a baseball tournament in Ceres a few weeks ago!!

I'm having it done at Memorial Hospital in Modesto my surgeon is going to be Dr. Coates. Yeah I know where your at! Lol where in Ceres did he play?

I'm having it done at Memorial Hospital in Modesto my surgeon is going to be Dr. Coates. Yeah I know where your at! Lol where in Ceres did he play?

He played on the Atwater District Allstar team. We just went there to beat up on the other teams! Lol

Oh I just asked cause we have a new baseball field down the street and wondered if it was there, but I guess not. :-)