3 Yr. Anniversary!! 307 lbs. Lost!!! (Picture Heavy!!)
CyberEd312
Posts: 3,536 Member
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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so amazing and such an inspiration! What a great story, thanks for sharing!0
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This is the most epic weightloss I've seen on this site so far! Amazing!!!0
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Oh my God! You look fantastic! AMAZING!!!! Congratulations!!!!0
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Congratulaitons & Amazing Story To Shar!! A Great Inspiration!0
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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!0 -
Just INCREDIBLE.
Congratulations on your weightloss, mental accomplishments, and reclaiming your life.
You're an inspiration!0 -
Congratulations for losing so much weight! You look amazing! Keep up the good work!0
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That is amazing! You look great and thanks for sharing!0
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amazing job! very inspirational...0
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Wow! Congrats - this is an awesome accomplishment and I hope your story inspires many others!! Well Done!0
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Happy Anniversary. You have given inspiration to us all. :smokin:0
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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:0
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That is absolutely wonderful, I can just imagine how proud you are of yourself and your accomplishment. You look great.0
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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.0
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Wow. Just WOW!0
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:happy: Your Awesome Man. be proud0
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You are an inspiration! Great job. You have such a great attitude and outlook which will take you far!0
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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.0 -
Looking great!!!!!!0
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the fact that you are wearing vibrams pleases me my most heartfelt congratulations to you sir!0
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That is amazing! Congratulations!0
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WOW. That is an incredible transformation. Congratulations!! All your hard work absolutely paid off.0
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What an inspiration you are! Happy anniversary! Oh, and fantastic guns by the way!0
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Wow! What an amazing transformation! Congrats on having the courage and commitment keep going. I know it must have been hard for you, so take pride in the fact that you fought through. Never quit!0
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Fantastic!..An Inspiration to us all. Congrats!0
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Fantastic! Congratulations!0
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Wow good work! Your story is awesome! I hope your surgerys go smooth! Enjoy your much deserved new life! And the joy that being social brings!0
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May God bless you as you gain your life back!! Knee replacement is not an easy surgery, but after what you have been through, I know that you can accomplish it. Make sure you have both knees done at the same time. I did that and given the option, I would do the same thing again. One surgery, one recovery, one rehab. Make sure you also have a great surgeon. If you live in the northeast, I can give you a name of the best! God bless & good luck!!0
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You are crazy awesome!!! I'm so impressed. I'm proud of you and I don't even know you. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration. :drinker:0
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Your dedication is amazing and that has paid off!!! I think you have a terrific mind set to be able to accomplish this weight loss journey you have set forth. Only good things can follow for you and your life you should be so proud and truly are an inspiration to those who feel like they just cannot do what you have already done. Congratulations and wish you the best on your upcoming surgeries.0
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