I celebrated my 4 year "surgiversary" on Monday. I had an Open Roux en Y Gastric Bypass back on 8-18-04.
Having weighed over 300lbs, I know how hard it is to live with morbid obesity. It's hard enough being obese, but it amazes me how effing heartless some people can be.
Most people that know me today have no idea I used to weigh so much. I had a totally different life then. And during that time, I heard a lot of mean shit.
I was called "KoolAid" by kids whenever I wore my big red shirt. (funny in a way, but F@#$'d up too)
Complete strangers would take food out of my shopping cart and ask, "Do you really need that?" Who does that?!?!
When I rode my bike (and this was only at 200lbs), I was stopped at a light and some a-hole asked me "aren't you too fat to be riding a bike?" Then they drove off laughing. WTF?
The stories go on and on...
So, I just want to take a minute to show some love to my peeps that are livin' large and fighting to find their fitness. Being a "loser" is a struggle, but keep up the fight. Eat well. Play hard. Live the life you want. You're not alone.
4 comments:
dude - i've only known you since your surgery, and i cannot imagine you not riding a bike.
i have a hard time picturing you at 300 lbs. words fail me when i see the pictures of you from before your surgery. what you have been able to do is incredible.
From one former really fat dude to another...good job especially helping people with the struggle.
Why I love my bike so much...she help make me feel awesome about myself...and look really good in cloths :)
What makes the journey so special are the people you meet along the way. Gents, you guys rock!
i love you. Hugs S.
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