It's easier to like yourself when there's less to hate

Jun 9, 2016 4:43 PM

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Knee surgery was the best thing that happened to me

Since gaining 30 pounds after high school from a major knee injury, I had a complete reconstructive surgery. Being able to walk again, I've lost 75. I'm really proud of myself and I can row a 2k faster than I ever could. Thanks for the health insurance mom and dad!

Wow a win-win-win situation?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That title sounds like a slogan for anorexia.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

something something something... boobs. did not read

10 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 9

Less to hate goddamn that's poetry and it's SAD. We have to be better to ourselves.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess you really kneeded that surgery

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

so you 18 yet?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 4

I get what you're going for but I feel like the title is a really shitty sentiment. Congrats on loss.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I thought you had a peg leg from your first photo. Now I'm disappointed.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

nice job

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Congrats on the recovery. Your title made me sad.

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

Upvote for killing a 2k

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

I rowed an 8 with no one going under 7mins for a 2k and would repeatedly beat an 8 who all went below 6:40. It's all in the technique.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Too bad it's hard to objectively convey technique in a text description ;) though I won't say no to rowing gifs!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I wish I kept my coaches practice videos of our boat. I would only be able to provide pictures unfortunately :/

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As a fellow bear...congrats!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Being able to pay medical bills? In US?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hey what's your 2k?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Would date, pre, post, currently, and after 1st child.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Its even easier when you don't give a fuck to start with.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Looks like the guy in the backgrounds surgery went well too. Gratz op

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Woohoo for 2k! PM me your PR, unless you just want to share with all of imgur.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

TeeHee look at me. Narcissism is the key.

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 4

@OP Meniscus surgery gave me perspective on my body. Never again have I taken it for granted. Gym 6 days a week and playing rugby again (1/2

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

keep me busy. Being incapacitated for 8 weeks, not being able to play sports if I wanted, was grueling. Never do I waste a sunny day outside

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I had to really look at both pictures to see a difference....... Looks good in both.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's your split?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shittiest title I've ever seen.

10 years ago | Likes 169 Dislikes 48

I've got the raging body image issues. I applaud her success. The title is also the voice I try to ignore.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Maybe it is but it's pretty relatable

10 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 3

Surgery helped you lose weight and turned your boyfriend really attractive.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You look good beforehand. Congrats on your weightloss though.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

No she didn't. She was heavy.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I'm pretty sure you and I were on the ultimate nuts Frisbee team in highschool...

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

NICK HI

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lilah! Whatchu been up to??

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'd take before and/or after.

10 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 8

Why not both?

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 5

Perhaps during?

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Um, isn't that what "and" means?

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Hahaha just scrolling through imgur and see this pic... The guy with her is one of my army buddies

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hahahaha that's my ex fiancee

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ooooh haha awkward... My bad. Yeah j texted him and then this became weird.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

You're golden. I'm sure he'll be elated to be featured on the front page

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What's your 2k time? #askingtherowerquestions

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 3

7:42

10 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 2

I know it's not great but I feel good doing it

10 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

That's good! Mine's only 8:24 :(

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Better than all the JV men, couple of the Varsity men, and almsost every woman on my high school team! XD

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Well when your best friend (not pictured) rows a 7:04 at Princeton, you have higher expectations

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Oi! Where do you row at OP?!?!?

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

USA

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

-______________- Go on...

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0