Documentary About Obesity Featuring Truck Driver

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  1. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    Just thought I would share a Youtube video I ran across that pertains to obesity. It features a 480 lb trucker and his challenges.

     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't call this trk driver super size from what I see like the video said but he deffinately needs to lose weight and his wife sure doesn't help by letting him get what he wants at the grocery store. then again she also needs to lose weight.This guy eats over 2000 calories in one meal,the heavier you are the more one eats.This driver isn't having any trouble getting in his trk but another 100 lbs he'll be bed riddenI ca'nt even imagine what ppl go thru on a daily basis but being a prisoner in their own bodyTo all the ppl sruggling with their weight please at least try to lose some lbs for your health, your job,the ones you love.
     
  4. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    I'd say he's pretty big patty... His seat belt wont fit him and they said he's close to 500lbs... That's pretty big...
     
  5. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    What has been seen can not be unseen.
     
  6. lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    Just watched the whole thing, don't ask me why lol.
     
  7. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Why didn't @Cottonmouth85 tell us they did a documentary on him??
     
  8. pattyj

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    Yes it's big but I guess is what im saying is he holds his weight well compared to most of that size.This guy needs medical attention and has to wanna lose weight otherwise no diet in the world will work.But another 100 lbs he wont have to worry anymore weather he'll pass a physical because he'll be too big to even leave his home.My neighbor had bypass surgery done and it was 100% success on her.Seen her out mowing her yard last year and I had to walk over to her just to make sure that was her.She completely looks different.
     
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  9. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    Hey now, I don't sleep in a Darth Vader mask. I can still look down and see my Peterbilt and I wouldn't be caught dead in a 'shaker.
     
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  10. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Must have gotten you confused with @G.Anthony . Sorry bud.
     
  11. lots of character

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    When I first got out of prison I was 180ish, and I'm 5'6. Now I'm 210, but my constant defense is I can still see my pecker, no worries lol.
     
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