Thats very similar to my story - Especially the 'Thing clicking in my mind' at 500lbs....
The main difference was that although I didn't make a blog about it - I simply did what he did but in reverse.
You see, I too had always been fat. I suffered from bullying at school over my weight - You're just "Big Boned' my mother would tell me, as she handed me another box of doughnuts to help me feel better...
My adult life has been hard - Its difficult to find enough hours in the day to eat as much as I did - Equally difficult to pay for it too... But, I persevered and kept at it... I NEVER GAVE UP!
When I happened to weigh myself on a machine at the post office designed for large parcels, I realised that I was nearly 500lbs and a light bulb went off in my head... From that moment on I knew what to do. I ate, and ate, and ate some more. I WAS going to beat that 500lbs barrier, because I knew what lay beyond - It was the promised land!
Luckily, almost 15 months later, I was eligible for ALL the disability payments and perks that a super morbidly obese man was entitled too. And claim them I did.
I'm proud to say that I now get free prescriptions, extra money from the government for being disabled and two lovely nurses that call in to see me twice a day. They wash and dress me, and do my shopping and even cook for me. I dont even have to leave the bed if I dont want too... Its bliss...
On the downside, the food they cook me is bland and healthy, so not very tasty, but I can get take aways delivered in the evening and they never find out... Tonight its a huge chinese. Its arriving soon so I'd better try and walk to the door to let him in... If I start moving now, it will only take an hour to be ready to open the door and get my food.
I love the UK benefits system
