SHE FLOATS!!! And So do I :(

[Jdog]

Yea the last time I was getting in and out of a boat was about 10 yrs ago when I weighed about 350lbs and it wasn't a issue. I have always wanted my own boat and my brother helped me get this one to help me get more active to loose weight, also I forgot to mention that I am about to have weight loss surgery, the gastric bypass. My current weight is 500lbs and this surgery will change my life and give me back the life I used to have.

So being 500lbs just getting in the boat is a challenge, next time I take her out I will back her down close to the dock and get in the boat while she is still on the trailer so the boat doesnt move lol.

[macojoe]

Wow, you are HUGE!! My Doc will not do the gastric if you are over 400, I was 350 now 176 had my gatro 1 year ago last May.
I have had a few issues but I am getting a little better a day at a time.
I have other issues as I was diabetic for 21 years, and my kidneys are shutting down, have had a few eye surgery's, they will never be the same but i am seeing again!
I wish I had it done before my health got so bad, but the surgery sucked back then. But it has fixed a lot! No more High BP, No more diabetes, no more cholesterol.

Good Luck to ya!

[Jdog]

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.

[macojoe]

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!!

[Jdog]

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.

[macojoe]

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

[Destroyer]

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.