You can see my before and after pics on Sassy Sinful Lady's website, at the direct link listed below.

Jimbo

...my only concerns are: how to avoid seeing this in sight in person AND; who the hell paid for the operation (not possible at $6.50 Disney money - {checks State medicaid deductions from payroll slip}

-- Modified on 8/11/2005 12:06:34 PM

Smelly and junior continually post crass comments
on the NY board.  Most of the time it's just
sophomoric bathroom humor.  In this case it
offends.

Smelly in particular has an anti-large person
bias and posts nasty messages about visitiing
BBWs on the NY board.  He uses an alias thinking
that people don't know it's him.

Good luck with your transformation!

There will always be some dick heads in the crowd.

I applaud you for taking action to improve your life Jimbo. Losing weight is very hard to do (with or without surgery) so keep it up and you'll be fighting the ladies off w/ a stick!

How do you deal with all that extra skin and how can you afford to hobby on Disney pay?

Can you tell me what was the matter with my post? Someone asked a question and I answered it to the best of my knowledge.

Please point out where my post left you with the impression I was being a dick-head.

-- Modified on 8/11/2005 1:33:17 PM

Sometimes you're a dick-head, but not today.

and most of the other times you two have tangled.  So stick that up your "Past History"!

-- Modified on 8/11/2005 2:03:00 PM

Thank you for pointing that out

puts him in his place.

-- Modified on 8/11/2005 3:44:13 PM

about encouraging you to post pics.  I should have known that there would be children on here that felt it necessary to act like children.  Pay no attention to them, and thank you for sharing.  Most people have no idea what you have gone through.

For those of us who remember this board when it was in its prime (which was not that long ago):

"All in all, it's just another brick in the wall"

Yes, it was serious post. MSD and I asked Jimbo to post a couple pictures so we could see his progress when he posted yesterday about how he had been.

Jimbo used to post here regularly.... back when it was acceptable to talk about things that seem to be looked down on now, and had brought this to the board before he had his operation asking for opinions and advice on things.

http://www.theeroticreview.com/discussion_boards/viewmsg.asp?MessageID=91121&boardID=12&page=

We care about this fellow and he's sharing his news with us.  (If you want, you could do a search of past posts by Jimbomania and check out his humor and fearlessness.  He's cool.)

WTG Jimbo!!

You've shown you have the commitment to make it work, and the results are giving you back the life you hoped to have.

Keep it up buddy!! It's only going to keep getting better.

Congrats on the hard work.  Keep it losing the weight.

Smelly,
This is very real, obviously too real for you to handle. My life has been hell, being very obese all my life, living in a sheltered existence, not knowing love, or friendship. This board and the hobby gave me hope to go on when I needed it most. For those that have offered encouragment and support I am eternally grateful.

Next time you're speechless, I suggest you stay that way and keep any comments to yourself. Especially when you know nothing of the poster's history.

Jimbo

The extra skin isn't too much of a problem right now, but I am a walking tummy tuck waiting to happen.

As stated in my post, I'm no longer at Disney. I work at Red Lobster now. How I afford things is diversifying my income, i.e. eBay, flea markets, etc. Not that it's anyone's business.

Jimbo

No need to apologize Mr. SD .... I was all too glad to post my pictures for people to see the physical changes I've gone through and continue to go through.

As for the comments, one, I've heard and dealt with far worse in my time ... and two ... if others feel good by putting people down; how sad their lives must truly be.

Jimbo

Damn good memory Jockey, it was late spring of 2003 that I first came around for advice, and not only got it; but more support from people on these boards than from people on weight loss boards!

Go figure.
Jimbo

Tuesday was the fifth anniversary of my gastric bypass, and I am down 150lbs.

it has only been 2 months since my gastric bypass and i am down 54lbs. way to go both jimbo and jazz32.

after going through the surgery, and dropping such an amazing amount of weight!  

Where you deserve even more praise is for posting you’re before and after pics here, something which I know you did partly to encourage others with weight problems, and show them what can be done if you set your mind to it.  

Most likely anyone who has anything mean to say to you here has never gone through the agony of long-term dieting, or as belly that needs to be put on a diet RIGHT NOW!!
Keep up the good work, you should be very proud indeed!
kisses
Suzanne in San Diego

You lost a lot of weight! I recall you had the gastric surgery. You don't even look like the old you. I know you are so proud. Congratulations Jimbo.

My experience with those who insist on being so hatelful has made me feel sorry for them..they are so miserable inside the only way they feel better is to degrade someone else. Funny thing is most times these kind of people will only run their mouths when they think they are at least semi-anonymous. But, put that person in a social situation and face to face with someone they have made nasty remarks towards on a board and lo and behold... they are cordial. Personally, I'd rather they not even bother speak to me...one thing I absolutely can't stand is a two faced azzhole.

Jimbo, there are alot more people happy for your success than there are jerkoffs who just like to run their mouths. Congratulations...it does take a brave person to put themselves out there as you have. My best wishes for your continued success!

xoxoxoxo
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