Well I sure pray that you get better. I have had High BP since 2001 and just got high sugar in the last year, so yea it's time for a major change, I just pray that this surgery gives me my life back, as this will be my first surgery I am scared ****less.

Not sure of your age or health, but I went way to long before doing something!! I was 27 when I got diabetes, and I was 48 when I had the operation. I had a Heart attach in 2009 while building my barn.
My brother was 380, and after watching all the problems I had he said Joey I having the opp as I don't want to be like you! He said I hope you are not mad at me for saying that, but I understood!! KI use to build all my own stuff and fix cars and a bunch of things!, But because of the health issues I have lost most use of my hands, and no feelings in my feet and legs, on my boat I don't even tie my own hooks on any more, who ever is with me does it for me. Thank God for my Friends they all understand and have no problems helping me out. I am glad I was able to get him to do something!
I wish you all the luck in the world my friend!!

Well I am 40 I have always been the big fat kid since I was little, it has ruined my life, but I managed to keep active like delivering pizza untill I started my own PC business and that change of lifestyle just sitting around working on computers really put the weight on me. I went from 375 to 566 in like 2 years and ended up with high BP in 2001 since then I have been fighting to loose weight and it took some years but I am at 500 now and ready for the surgery. Once I got over 450 I noticed that I couldn't do the same things anymore and ended up on disability, and have to sit in the car when others go in stores and stuff, I got a power chair now so I can go inside but the looks I get are heart breaking. I know it was my fault to let myself get this way, so It's up to me to get back.
I started taking Visalus (body by Vi) 2 shakes in the day and a small meal at night and that is what helped me get to 500 and trying to go to the pier and fish to get out as much as I can, that is also the reason I got the boat. to get me back active.

I totally understand what you have went through and I can say I wish I lived closer to you, cause I sure would help you and bait your hook anytime. Take care my friend.

Sounds like you are on the right track! Good luck to you!!

I love hearing stories of people that have "seen the light" in whatever was taking them down and decided to stand up and do something about it. For me it was smoking...long hard fight to stop, but I've been smoke free now for over 10 years. (Not easy for someone that smoked for over 40 years). Jdog, you're on the right track my man. Keep up the good work. I look forward to meeting and fishing with you someday.

WOW Congratz!!! on being smoke free that is just awesome, I am sure every day your lungs are healing, I used to smoke 4 packs a day when I was a cab driver in CA. I smoked for about 7 years and then started dipping and never touched another cig, but now I have to quit dipping so my theeth don't fall out lol.

My hat is off to you sir, great job!!!!
And I would love to go fishing with you also, I'm sure it would be great times.
God Bless

I use to be a cab driver also, but here in a small city, i had a blast in that job!!

Jdog, best of luck with your surgery. I know a few people who have been through it and have never heard a negative word about it. You will be so glad you did it.

I'm 39, been a smoker for the last 20 years and hoping to quit early next year on my 40th b-day. I know, some would say why wait til then? Well, that is the type of question only a smoker can answer.

Keep us posted with the boat....and anything else.

Blue

Blue, the answer to that is that you're not ready to quit. And you're right, only a smoker would understand. I'll be rooting for you, no matter when you try. Just remember these words.. "We don't do that anymore"
So when you try to stop, and you forget and reach for the pack that's no longer in your shirt pocket, (and you will) you just repeat those words.. They serve as a positive reinforcement of the action you already took to stop. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to actually stop, once you start giving yourself that 2 second pep talk. Best of luck.

Thanks, unfortunately I know all too well what it is like to quit. I quit cold turkey for 8 months once. Didn't bother me a bit after the initial craving. But then very slowly slipped back into it. v1