Stupid Question

whippledaddy · July 31, 2004

Here the Doctor that does the Lap Band and other WLS surgeries requires a questionnaire be filled out before starting the process to get surgery.

I filled mine out, but when I came to the last page I was stumped for a minute. It merely says "Why You Want To Lose Weight" at the top. I thought that was a pretty stupid question. Then I realized, he's skinny. He can try to understand, and I know he does try, but he can't really understand.

So. Here is my answer to that stupid question:

I want to tie my shoes without planning how.

I want to buy clothes on sale.

I want to hug the love of my life, without wishing for longer arms.

I want to stop smiling politely at "those" jokes.

I want to see my manhood again. Just a glimpse, or my feet even.

I don't want to live in fear of stairs, or chairs, any longer.

I want to live to see my dreams come true.

I want that beautiful creature I married to see me grow old.

I want a healthy life sustaining relationship with food.

I'm tired of food being my only friend, an insidious one at that, bent on killing me slowly.

I want to huff and puff only when I'm imitating the "Big Bad Wolf".

I want to have the energy to live my life, love my wife, and count each day on this earth a blessing.

La_madam · July 31, 2004

I love it !!!

It is perfect...you sure have a fantastic way of expressing yourself. I even think your Dr. will appreciate your answers and I bet he has never heard any so true and so well said!!!

Great Answer to "why do you want to lose weight"

You are the man Ryan

leatha_g · July 31, 2004

Awesome! He oughta do your for free! It's probably the best answer he's gotten yet.

New Hope · July 31, 2004

I can't wait until you talk w/ the pschologist! Go, Ryan!

Vera · July 31, 2004

Amen!

People who have never been there, don't know what it's all about.

claraluz · July 31, 2004

That's very moving. Well said.

Nancy

molynn · July 31, 2004

Wow Ryan, your doctor should frame your answer. That was a great answer.

Janie Jackson · July 31, 2004

Hi Ryan, Your post message was awsome. I agree with everyone who has answered you. You do have a way with words. I have read your other posts. There are two other men on this board that I know about. Leo who is very inspriational and has recently posted some before and after pics. and Bigdog who I havent read any of his posts lately. but I hope he is o.k. Continue to post on this board. You are great...Janie