3 Yr. Anniversary!! 307 lbs. Lost!!! (Picture Heavy!!)

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CyberEd312
CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
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3 years ago at 560 lbs. and pretty much a shut in from 2007-09 I finally hit rock bottom. Something had to change, I just couldn't live like that another day.. I was home bound and had to use a computer chair to wheel myself from my recliner to the bathroom or anywhere around the house. I had that AHA moment and stopped saying no to everything and started saying yes (no matter how afraid I was.) I had to overcome Severe Depression, Major Social Phobia issues, Food Addictions, etc.... I had to fix what was broken in my head or nothing else mattered.. So I met with a therapist, started water therapy (water displacement cause I couldn't support my own weight) and had a battery of test done. Found out I was a full blown diabetic (type 2) and had all the super morbidly obese health issues. But I was bound and determined to regain control of my life!!! 36 months later today, I stand here through a lot of Pain, Blood Sweat and Tears at 253 lbs. and scheduled to see the skin surgeon this Wednesday the 13th for (20-25 lbs. of skin removal) a 360 body lift and then 2 total knee replacements following the body lift and I will have Regained Control over my life and given myself an unwritten future I would have never seen had I not done something about it.. Never so Never!! Anything is possible if you are willing to work for it!! I have to thank my Family for Never giving up on me and my wonderful wife for being my rock to lean upon as I fought my way back... I have quite the road ahead of me with all these surgeries but I know I will continue to achieve the goals I have set forth and I will not let anything stand in my way... Lots of pics to follow... And thank you for the support I have gotten here.... I came here late in my journey but have used MFP as a tool in my journey especially the social phobia aspect I am still dealing with today... Thanks again....

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  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
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    so amazing and such an inspiration! What a great story, thanks for sharing!
  • LesIsMoreXX
    LesIsMoreXX Posts: 169
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    This is the most epic weightloss I've seen on this site so far! Amazing!!!
  • LAWoman79
    LAWoman79 Posts: 348 Member
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    Oh my God! You look fantastic! AMAZING!!!! Congratulations!!!!
  • rmartin72
    rmartin72 Posts: 1,094 Member
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    Congratulaitons & Amazing Story To Shar!! A Great Inspiration!
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
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    You look AMAZING!
    Your face looks years younger now, and I love all the definition in your arms...your triceps rock!
  • StephieWillcox
    StephieWillcox Posts: 627 Member
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    Just INCREDIBLE.

    Congratulations on your weightloss, mental accomplishments, and reclaiming your life.

    You're an inspiration!
  • BrightEyesx3
    BrightEyesx3 Posts: 335
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    Congratulations for losing so much weight! You look amazing! Keep up the good work!
  • MandyRi
    MandyRi Posts: 4
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    That is amazing! You look great and thanks for sharing!
  • proudmommy1003
    proudmommy1003 Posts: 329 Member
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    amazing job! very inspirational...
  • flong1975
    flong1975 Posts: 56
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    Wow! Congrats - this is an awesome accomplishment and I hope your story inspires many others!! Well Done!
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
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    Happy Anniversary. You have given inspiration to us all. :smokin: :wink:
  • sbrBirdy
    sbrBirdy Posts: 224 Member
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    I've read your story before... you are a true inspiration. It is incredible how much you have overcome. Thanks for sharing again! :flowerforyou:
  • harleygaljojo
    harleygaljojo Posts: 111 Member
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    That is absolutely wonderful, I can just imagine how proud you are of yourself and your accomplishment. You look great.
  • luke1437
    luke1437 Posts: 8
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    Those pics are amazing. I am sure you hear it all the time, but you look great! I am heading to the gym right now because of your story and pics.
  • aprilgrl27
    aprilgrl27 Posts: 176 Member
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    Wow. Just WOW!
  • GW1970
    GW1970 Posts: 81 Member
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    :happy: Your Awesome Man. be proud
  • nuttyfamily
    nuttyfamily Posts: 3,394 Member
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    You are an inspiration! Great job. You have such a great attitude and outlook which will take you far!
  • GermanicKnight
    GermanicKnight Posts: 445
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    I am not going to lie. I am a man, and I am crying. This is beyond awesome. These tears flow for your dedication to pursue a better life for yourself. You are more than an inspiration, you are a fundamental building block to all others who may be discouraged or want to quit.


    I applaud you, Not just for your weight loss, but your focus, drive, and will to be better each day after the next.

    I LOVE people like you who make a difference one day at a time.
  • danielleharvey2009
    danielleharvey2009 Posts: 25 Member
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    Looking great!!!!!! :D
  • stronglikebull
    stronglikebull Posts: 402
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    the fact that you are wearing vibrams pleases me :) my most heartfelt congratulations to you sir!

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