I'd rather die than ever give up (long)(inspirational)(pics)

[HughJomo]

I have a friend who is going in for major hip surgery in a few days.. He always talks about the constant pain he is enduring, and the doctors being unable to figure out what's wrong. He seems to be doing okay though.. I think he should read this, great post OP.

[ElZombie]

Thanks bro. Reps.

(EDIT: Damn, on spread. Repping peeps in this thread)

Unfortunately, this story may not have a happy ending.

Hoping to have my MRI approved by Friday. The doctors treating me are head surgeons/physicians for an NFL team. Thankfully, i am in good hands.

Correction it will have a happy ending. Why? You never given up why start now. You'll pull through bro.

BTW. Your advice helped I did a re-feed & restarted diet/exercise. Guess what lost 3 pounds right away thanks for the help. No more plateau! & thanks for the reps barely getting use to the Rep system.

[JamesF4]

Great story, even better attitude and incredible results!

Thanks for sharing - please keep going and please come back with more success stories.

[FatherFirst]

Nice slap in the face of motivation right here, truly inspirational. I've had setback after setback through my life too. Inguinal hernia's on both sides, hemmorhoids, etc. And stuff like that always restricts you from basically all lifting but I'm trying to get back on track once again and finally get to the goals I want. It's awesome to see you fought through all the hardships you faced. Thanks for the motivation, inspiration, and perseverance.

[Igotyernose]

Way to turn all that negativity into what you are now! Keep it up!

[Kanestar]

Holy snaps man..... mirin super hard

[Carlito]

Reps given as I enjoyed reading your story. I have a small story of my own I would like to add. I've always been a skinny kid growing up, I hit 6' around 14 years of age and weighed around 9 stones, there was nothing to me. I played football (soccer) constantly and had state trials, I even played for my home county against David Beckhams boyhood team! Shortly after I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and in the build up to being admitted to hospital I'd gone down to about 6 stones in weight. I had to drop out of the team and missed the chance to play in front of scouts. By the time I was back to my best I had turned 16 and left school and the teams had disbanded. I was in pretty good shape, had grown to nearly 6'2" and weighed around 12 stones, unfortunately there was no soccer team involved with the college I had enrolled with. This is what got me into weightlifting, which did wonders for helping me with my diabetes control and by the time I was 18 my weight had gone up to around 14 stones. Now at this point I slacked off with my training and didn't make any real gains and was drinking, drugs and partying. A few years back I got into more serious training and became incredibly strong. I weighed 85kg and was benching 130 for 3 reps, squatting 150 for 1 rep, deadlifting 150 for 1 rep and 25 reps of 500kg on the leg press. My weight went up to 99kg and I was the fittest and strongest I had ever been. My body responded incredibly to strength training and the gym is a lot more fun when you can go heavy! Life was great, I was offered a job as a police officer and wowed everyone on the push/pull tests. Unfortunately at this point I hurt my back lifting and required surgery and a 3 month layoff. I had to turn the job down (as my current one offered full sick pay), even walking to the shops felt as strenuous as squatting 150kg used to and I had never been more bored in my life. I'm not able to lift has heavy as I used to through fear of re-aggravating my previous injury. I didn't enjoy the gym as much I used to when I returned and really needed some motivation. Oddly enough I was very inspired by the book written by the wrestler HHH and his desire to return to the sport he loved. I looked at the reasons why I loved lifting heavy and it was the satisfaction walking out of the gym knowing I gave 100% and would struggle to brush my teeth or get out of bed the next day. I had to find a way to get the same outcome from my workouts without being able to go heavy. To be honest I'm still figuring that part out, but at the end of the day we all love hitting the gym, and with setbacks, illnesses and injuries, most of the time we can still do what we love. We just need to make a few alterations.

[joethemole]

F*&X yeah dude. show those girls what they are missing.

[IFaCaDe]

Awesome story man.

[pm22]

Stay with it! you know it will pay off in the end, just look at how far youve come. i wish you the best of luck on your journey! deffinetly following this thread

[selffirst]

The pain reminds ya you're alive...that line itself is inspiring...Your story kinda parallels mine...I yo yo-ed weight wise for years...had a ex that treated me like ca ca...I too used lifting as therapy...Dude..... We all have set backs...these either make ya or break ya...I'm totally confident you'll make from this experience...taking away positive lessons...Move forward son...Walk toward the light...in that brighten lies greatness...All the best....Steve PS....repped ya

[Alcastive]

That's me in 3 years

Hopefully, you inspire me dude keep up the good work.

[do13]

This is the most inspiring thing I've ever read on the bb.com, since it's pretty close to my story, except I'm/was skinny not fat. Hopefully I get to as big as you one day.

[MrSilverback]

Today was a sh*tty day guys. I went for my MRI of the pelvis/lower abdomen. They failed to tell me until I got there that it would take 2 hours for the MRI. I finished the pelvic images ok. During the abdominal shots, I got a back spasm. I had a very tough time staying still and as a result the abdominal shots weren't that great.

I'd be a liar if i said this injury wasn't getting to me. I can't squat normal, leg press normal, deadlift normal, lunges, run, or sprint. I can't even chase and play with my dog in the yard.

So I guess thats where I stand. I see the hip specialist on Monday.

[marshiechen]

Bookmarked.

This is a very well written work.

I feel like a quote is appropriate: Pain is weakness leaving the body. Or Pain is temporary, glory is forever.

[alphagorilla]

Today was a sh*tty day guys. I went for my MRI of the pelvis/lower abdomen. They failed to tell me until I got there that it would take 2 hours for the MRI. I finished the pelvic images ok. During the abdominal shots, I got a back spasm. I had a very tough time staying still and as a result the abdominal shots weren't that great.

I'd be a liar if i said this injury wasn't getting to me. I can't squat normal, leg press normal, deadlift normal, lunges, run, or sprint. I can't even chase and play with my dog in the yard.

So I guess thats where I stand. I see the hip specialist on Monday.

Im rooting for you OP, stay strong, your story is something i would read to my children (srs)

[High4Lyf]

any updated brah?

[MrSilverback]

any updated brah?

Hey man. Yeah I had a fluoroscopic injection of my hip yesterday. Today kinda sucks. My whole leg is weak. We'll see how this goes. My groin/abdomen (which they thing is hip pain) has gotten a little better. Still can't sprint. Fighting and pushing as always.

[random_guy]

Hi OP,

Just thought I'd share some of my own experiences. I'd grown up in a middle-upper class family(I'm Indian; my Dad's a doc, and my Mom's a radiologist), and for the most part of my life was sheltered/spoilt. My Dad due to work commitments never could spend enough time with me as necessary(and I don't blame him); and as such I grew very and I mean VERY feminine; I lacked confidence around the opposite sex, was fat, and got bullied by people my age. When I was 16, due to my immaturity I grew tired of all of it, and got into gangsterism(plus sheer neglect at home). The result was expulsion from school and being incarcerated for awhile. I suffered from SEVERE depression for about 6-7 years(I couldn't remember what date/day it was), and at restaurants/work/school/public people would always have to be looking out for me.

I left for Australia after a year of my mandatory conscription, and more or less became *somewhat*(although I still have a very very long way to go) independent. After I got back due to visa issues stemming from my mental condition, I became more confident and started bodybuilding(thinking it would be my route to independence), I've since been sorting out my life, and have lost 11 lbs to date; although I am still lacking in an educative aspect.

So to tell you the truth, it's not all that bad. I look like a nutjob(due to my mental illness) in public, but am able to work/study/exercise like any other individual. Also, my confidence around girls has gone up a little as opposed to before.

I've also made myself a promise to go head to head in a year and a half time's against a schoolmate/friend of mine, who has placed 2nd in his first BB show. I intend on coming in 1st, once I've done my first cut.

Regards.

[EvolutionSic]

whoa, you look ****ing fantastic


/no homo

[TreeTrunkLegs]

Great story my man. Keep pushing through, you have come far, and adversity is our friend.

[MrSilverback]

Well, had my injection last Thurs. Did absolutely jack sh*t. My mother is like "What now?" I just shrugged my shoulders and said "Not sure" lol.

Guess I could sit here and have a pity party but thats not like me. I am going to push through it. Starting an aggressive home PT program. Resistance band adduction/abduction, light weight lunges, stretching, and so on.

I am not giving up on this one.

The warrior's intention should be simply to grasp his sword and to die.
- Kiyomasa Kato (1562-1611)

[mudtoy10]

I've been chasing the cop dream for 5 years....still no luck . its so depressing.

[Groyer]

amazing story man, seriously hope you get well soon and keep on doing what you do

[Travis99]

Awesome read!

[alphagorilla]

Well, had my injection last Thurs. Did absolutely jack sh*t. My mother is like "What now?" I just shrugged my shoulders and said "Not sure" lol.

Guess I could sit here and have a pity party but thats not like me. I am going to push through it. Starting an aggressive home PT program. Resistance band adduction/abduction, light weight lunges, stretching, and so on.

I am not giving up on this one.

OP dont ever give up , i would like to add, i herniated my disk, 2 months ago, could not squat or do any legs, heck even benching was awkward, i tried pushing thru the pain, my moral was down, it hurted so much. I tried pushing and pushing thru the pain, much like you, excpt it broke me more. Hit rock bottom, qnd was a bit sad,

Now here is a line that save me " the two most powerful warriors are patience and time" i will never forget this. I stopped doing legs for 2 months, qt the time i could npt even bend down with out sciatica hurting bad, even while laying down. Here is the beuty though, when things are at their worst, and they cant get any worst, all that is left is to get better. 2 months off for me from doing weights and legs even body weight squats hurted my back, (did caliesthinics for upper body only) . I can now squat and even dl back again,, starting light and going back up, no pain! i didnt even go to a chiro,

I know i ur injury is much much more treacherous by miles, but when take time off, your body heals, fall 7 times get up 8

Patience and time

[MrSilverback]

OP dont ever give up , i would like to add, i herniated my disk, 2 months ago, could not squat or do any legs, heck even benching was awkward, i tried pushing thru the pain, my moral was down, it hurted so much. I tried pushing and pushing thru the pain, much like you, excpt it broke me more. Hit rock bottom, qnd was a bit sad,

Now here is a line that save me " the two most powerful warriors are patience and time" i will never forget this. I stopped doing legs for 2 months, qt the time i could npt even bend down with out sciatica hurting bad, even while laying down. Here is the beuty though, when things are at their worst, and they cant get any worst, all that is left is to get better. 2 months off for me from doing weights and legs even body weight squats hurted my back, (did caliesthinics for upper body only) . I can now squat and even dl back again,, starting light and going back up, no pain! i didnt even go to a chiro,

I know i ur injury is much much more treacherous by miles, but when take time off, your body heals, fall 7 times get up 8

Patience and time

Came in to rep a few peeps.

All I can say is pain reminds you that you're alive. It's good to be alive.

[HeyHOletsGO]

You dont know how much I needed that right now! Ur post is very inspiring. Going through shoulder problems, had em for 11 weeks, nothing like yours, cant train. I. Will. Never. Give. Up.

[High4Lyf]

Came in to rep a few peeps.

All I can say is pain reminds you that you're alive. It's good to be alive.

Thats a sick quote mate, I always rage when I see completely fine peeps not respecting their bodies by filling their mouths with filthy food and not working out etc whereas some people would give everything to be in their position. But you gotta make the best out of any punch that life throws at you...keep pushing



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[FRANKTHETANK315]

Awesome story brother.i have e been slacking a little due to work and just started back after 2 week layoff.your post keeps me going