I've struggled with weight all my life, and I'm currently 40 pounds less than my all time high(guess all you want, I'm not saying..lol). I know what causes my weight gain, and it isn't always food. For years, I think I've had some metabolism issues, and I'm sure I have Hashimoto's Disease, although I've never been diagnosed. My wife has the ailment, as do some of my family, and following this link can shed some light on the symptoms and treatments.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hashimotos-disease/DS00567
I watched a Discovery Fit&Health show about a 1000 pound man, who was bedridden, and I wept. He lives in England, has a full time staff of state-run attendants, and is about 40 years old. He admits an addiction to food, yet is ready for medical help to drop weight surgically. While the operation could remove 500 pounds, the fact remains, he will still have the desire to eat.
The bigger issue is getting him to the hospital. The ambulances can only carry about 700 lbs. He needed to wait to see if there was a different way to transport him. I know my limitations when it comes to my weight. It affects my relationship with my family, and I know that I could lose the weight with the proper diet and exercise. I really feel for this guy, and I couldn't help but realize my troubles are nothing compared to him. I can still walk, climb, kneel, get off a couch, use the bathroom, shower, tie my shoes, get dressed, bend over, stoop, crouch....this poor guy is bedridden. He can't do any of that at all. He has 50% chance of surviving the surgery. I have a 100% chance of moving around tomorrow. Here's hoping this man gets all the help he needs.
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