I dated my partner over 30 years ago. She was a big girl then probably close to 300 pounds. We drifted apart and reconnected a few years ago. She had self flattened and was around 375. Then she told me she wanted to get bigger. She wanted to reach 560 pounds ( 40 stone ) or more. Her mobility was now poor due to carrying weight for many years and her age. She eventually reached about 500pounds or more before contracting Covid. She was extremely ill and it became a life or death situation. Obviously her weight was unimportant and her general health became the full focus. Over that time she lost a considerable amount of weight. Solely due to the illness. Before covid she could not stand even as long as a minute or take 10 steps. She has a bariatric wheelchair. Loosing the weight you would think there would be a improvement in her mobility. The truth is it's now actually worse. Before Covid we had discussed about her becoming immobile. Her attitude was if it happens it happens.
She is currently in the 330 350 weight range. It's looking likely that she will soon be immobile. The wear and tear of carrying the weight through her adult life, with the usual knee, hip and back pains associated with higher weights has only deteriorated further from being ill. She is now in her late 60's .
I thought i would put this out there as i remember when she danced and walked miles. Now she can only manage a few steps indoors with a walking frame. We are both comfortable with her situation and ready for what the future brings.
Her mobility started to go as long ago as late 40's early 50's. She had been large from her early 20's.
But to everyone out there that is carry significant weight i would like to make people aware that as we age the consequences can and probably will catch up with you. Fortunately we are fine with our situation.
She is currently in the 330 350 weight range. It's looking likely that she will soon be immobile. The wear and tear of carrying the weight through her adult life, with the usual knee, hip and back pains associated with higher weights has only deteriorated further from being ill. She is now in her late 60's .
I thought i would put this out there as i remember when she danced and walked miles. Now she can only manage a few steps indoors with a walking frame. We are both comfortable with her situation and ready for what the future brings.
Her mobility started to go as long ago as late 40's early 50's. She had been large from her early 20's.
But to everyone out there that is carry significant weight i would like to make people aware that as we age the consequences can and probably will catch up with you. Fortunately we are fine with our situation.
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