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[tfields]

well guys I've made a desion that's been pressing for some time now, ive decided to have gastric band surgery. for awhile now I've ignored the many health issues that have bothered me and taken a ton of meds too control them but now the time has come too to this for me and my family and so I can get back outside and enjoy my many becker knives ect!!!!

 

[granitestateofmind]

Let me be the first to say congratulations. Good luck with the surgery and the life change. When is this going to happen?

 

[Chameleonbear]

Good luck with the surgery bubs! It's one of those things I've been thinking of for a while too. However the one saving grace for me is I don't have the health problems associated with being a big guy.

Keep us apprised of how you're doing! And have fun getting out with the blades!

 

[CDKJudoka]

Good luck with the surgery and quick recovery!

 

[Eero]

good luck man. I had a friend just go though that and she has had good results so far with about a weeks recovery time to get back to "normal"

 

[rkmoore]

Good luck and let us know when you're going under. Smoke and prayers will most assuredly be sent your way.

 

[Jonny1280]

I commend you sir! I wish you a speedy recovery and good health in your future!

 

[ac700wildcat]

Congratulations man!! It will be a great feeling to get those pounds off of you for sure. I know a guy who was close to 500lbs before surgery and is now sitting around 225. He says it is amazing how much better he feels and how so many health problems have went away. I wish you the best of luck!! Keep us updated.

 

[tman038]

good luck to you. i have always been a big guy and have been pretty active but these last few years, i haven't been nearly as active and i sit at my job, i have gained a ton back. you, as well as seeing others motivated to lose weight here in the forum, are inspiring me to get back into the gym and try to get healthy again.

 

[Guyon]

Best of luck with the surgery. If that what it takes to get out and go, then I commend your bravery and wish you Godspeed with the recovery and weight loss.

 

[GarnetandBlack]

Let us know when you're scheduled for surgery, you'll be in my prayers! Speedy recovery bud.

 

[Chameleonbear]

wish you Godspeed with the recovery

You're gonna send him a new sheath from Eli? Wow that is incredibly generous of you!

 

[TBL]

Good luck and speedy recovery!

 

[Murphnuge]

Congratulations on making the change. Some may call it cheating or a shortcut, but I don't believe that at all. You're taking steps to be healthier, that's the important thing. I sincerely wish you the best on this journey and through the surgery!

 

[Tdhurl1103]

Good luck buddy!!

 

[NathanJ]

Good luck with everything, I wish you a speedy recovery!

 

[hawkhead]

All the best with your surgery and recovery.

 

[Cryptyc]

Best of luck. Sending you our thoughts and prayers.

 

[DerekH]

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