Man loses 700 pounds

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  • tal3nted
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    yes, this does make it more reasonable. Oh, by the way, this is Robert. I am the guy that lost the weight in the interview. I would be glad to discuss the weightloss or any questions people have.
  • tal3nted
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    hello everyone. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Robert. I am the guy you all are talking about that lost the weight. I rarely respond to what people say or comment on when it comes to this, but i figured I would. I mentioned in my interview that I couldn't get on an airplane, or that i couldn't get on a roller coaster. You all are right, i couldn't. In the interview I didn't say that I tried and couldn't. my common sense told me there was no way I could fit in an airplane seat, or on a carnival ride. I was bed ridden for a good amount of the time I weighed that much. I lived in a long term nursing facility for years because I couldn't take care of myself. One person above said that it seemed vague when it comes to the skin removal. Well, I would be more than glad to post video of the skin removal surgeries. I have documentation and video of my entire journey. Now that I have an established career as a chef, it helps me tremendously with staying healthy and being vigilant in my journey to help others. If I can help anyone with menu planning or anything associated with weightloss....I would be more than happy to help. You guys stay blessed.
    Chef Robert Walls

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1vNjwF242w Skin Removal Surgery (Breasts)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UsaRTqTx6k (me working out on the heavy bag. it shows a good portion of the excess skin)
  • tal3nted
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Yarborough

    The worlds largest athlete (sumo wrestler) weighs over 700lbs (used to weigh over 800) & is still walking around in short distances, but of course he's a trained professional. I saw a video of him walking & he's sweating to get to the mailbox.

    I don't see a 900+lb average joe being able to go to the amusement park or walking through LAX.

    I couldn't. that was the point. I wanted to be able to and I couldn't. It absolutely tore me apart being in a jail of my own body
  • tal3nted
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    Wow.

    http://www.clickorlando.com/man-loses-700-pounds/-/1637238/24468554/-/vyxk3c/-/index.html

    I am kind of suspicious. He said at 950 pounds he could not get on an airplane or roller coaster. I would assume that at that weight he would be house bound and unable to walk more than a few steps or do anything at all under such tremendous weight just like people who weighed a couple hundred pounds less than he could not.

    I also find this suspicious, due to the line saying "hundreds of pounds of loose skin removed" That seems very vauge, and like ALOT.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1vNjwF242w Skin Removal Surgery (Breasts)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UsaRTqTx6k
  • tmaryam
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    yes, this does make it more reasonable. Oh, by the way, this is Robert. I am the guy that lost the weight in the interview. I would be glad to discuss the weightloss or any questions people have.

    Wow. I am so honored to "meet" you here on MFP. Congratulations on your new life and amazing accomplishment! I wish you continued success and wellness. :flowerforyou:
  • weblur
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    hello everyone. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Robert. I am the guy you all are talking about that lost the weight. I rarely respond to what people say or comment on when it comes to this, but i figured I would. I mentioned in my interview that I couldn't get on an airplane, or that i couldn't get on a roller coaster. You all are right, i couldn't. In the interview I didn't say that I tried and couldn't. my common sense told me there was no way I could fit in an airplane seat, or on a carnival ride. I was bed ridden for a good amount of the time I weighed that much. I lived in a long term nursing facility for years because I couldn't take care of myself. One person above said that it seemed vague when it comes to the skin removal. Well, I would be more than glad to post video of the skin removal surgeries. I have documentation and video of my entire journey. Now that I have an established career as a chef, it helps me tremendously with staying healthy and being vigilant in my journey to help others. If I can help anyone with menu planning or anything associated with weightloss....I would be more than happy to help. You guys stay blessed.
    Chef Robert Walls

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1vNjwF242w Skin Removal Surgery (Breasts)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UsaRTqTx6k (me working out on the heavy bag. it shows a good portion of the excess skin)
    Nice to meet you, Robert. Congratulations on the massive life changes you have made! You are an inspiration!
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
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    Congratulations to you Robert, for having the strength and the tenacity to transform your life. The strength that must have took is amazing.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    Robert, thanks for responding. What an incredible story of reclaiming your life.

    And welcome to MFP.
  • 2BeHappy2
    2BeHappy2 Posts: 811 Member
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    I had seen this man on a show last year (?) and saw this in the news a few weeks ago...so sad.
    http://www.eurweb.com/2014/05/worlds-heaviest-living-person-dies-in-mexico-at-48/
  • Gidzmo
    Gidzmo Posts: 904 Member
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Yarborough
    The worlds largest athlete (sumo wrestler) weighs over 700lbs (used to weigh over 800) & is still walking around in short distances, but of course he's a trained professional. I saw a video of him walking & he's sweating to get to the mailbox.

    I don't see a 900+lb average joe being able to go to the amusement park or walking through LAX.

    I've often wondered what happens to the sumo wrestlers when they retire. Do they lose the weight?

    But it IS encouraging to hear that someone lost weight (especially THAT much)!
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
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    Amazing.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
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    hello everyone. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Robert. I am the guy you all are talking about that lost the weight. I rarely respond to what people say or comment on when it comes to this, but i figured I would. I mentioned in my interview that I couldn't get on an airplane, or that i couldn't get on a roller coaster. You all are right, i couldn't. In the interview I didn't say that I tried and couldn't. my common sense told me there was no way I could fit in an airplane seat, or on a carnival ride. I was bed ridden for a good amount of the time I weighed that much. I lived in a long term nursing facility for years because I couldn't take care of myself. One person above said that it seemed vague when it comes to the skin removal. Well, I would be more than glad to post video of the skin removal surgeries. I have documentation and video of my entire journey. Now that I have an established career as a chef, it helps me tremendously with staying healthy and being vigilant in my journey to help others. If I can help anyone with menu planning or anything associated with weightloss....I would be more than happy to help. You guys stay blessed.
    Chef Robert Walls

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1vNjwF242w Skin Removal Surgery (Breasts)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UsaRTqTx6k (me working out on the heavy bag. it shows a good portion of the excess skin)
    Robert, welcome. You are one incredible human being. Congratulations on your success. :smile:
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
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    Great job on losing the weight, Robert. Keep up the good work.. Hope you stick around MFP. :drinker:
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    I too have lost a lot of weight.

    130#.

    My first wife. *rimshot*
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
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    Robert- Wow, good for you. I can't imagine what a nightmare. I'm curious-- In the nursing home, were you able to get around enough to serve yourself or do they bring you the foods you ask for? It seems odd that a health care facility wouldn't be able to limit your intake and help you lose. Not that surgery is any sort of shortcut, but I've just always wondered how people get the calories to maintain those sizes when they rely on caregivers almost exclusively, or family. Congrats on your success!
  • MaggieLoo79
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    I had seen this man on a show last year (?) and saw this in the news a few weeks ago...so sad.
    http://www.eurweb.com/2014/05/worlds-heaviest-living-person-dies-in-mexico-at-48/

    That's sad! I watched the show about him and he seemed like such a nice guy. Hadn't he just gotten married or something?

    I'm curious about the enabling aspect. For example, the show about the 600 pound teenager whose mother was buying, preparing and feeding him the food. Isn't that child abuse? If an adult wants to overeat, it's their choice, but a teenager or child???
  • tal3nted
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    Welcome Robert,

    Do you have any pictures of you after the surgery that you could share with us?


    yes sir i do. how do i post them,??
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
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    Wow - what an unbelievable story. Great job!
  • wannakimmy
    wannakimmy Posts: 488 Member
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    Wonderful inspiration Robert. Great job on taking your life back! I would love to see before & after pics as well. (Sorry, I do not know how to post them here either...)

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