Hello from a Stroke Survivor weighing 20 stone.

[Stroke Survivor]

Hi everyone. I survived 2 strokes in 2001 and amongst other unwanted illnesses, I have now gained weight (i weigh 20 stone).
I had a test ride on a Carrera Subway 1 and it felt nice but most of all independant.
Such low impact exercise, not to mention getting from A to B faster than my natural pain enduring slug pace, is something I want to get in to.
My draw backs:
Having to live on benefits.
Having no savings.
Having to provide for my wife & 3 kids.
Having to save to decorate our home.
Positives:
Searching for 2 weeks now, in the hopes a millionaire is giving away a Carrera Subway 1, along with a helmet, padded fat lad pants and can deliver, lol.
I know, I know, its a long shot but if you had my positive attitude after all my ailments, you would believe it's possible, along with the second coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ in my life time, lol.

 

[Mrs M]

 

[welsh dragon]

Hello and welcome

 

[ChrisV]

Where are you based in case anyone has something suitable?

 

[Fonze]

Hello there ..

 

[Stroke Survivor]

Where are you based in case anyone has something suitable?

Hi Chris
Just got a Subway Carrera Limited Edition 2012 serviced etc, so going to start trying to lose weight now.
I'm near Stourhead House near Mere, Wiltshire.

 

[biggs682]

@Stroke Survivor welcome and good luck with your targets and keep us posted please

 

[ridelover9941]

Welcome, I just joined myself. I hate to hear you had strokes in the past. Like biggs682 said, keep us posted.

 

[r04DiE]

Hello, welcome, good luck, and keep us all up-to-date.

 

[Jason]

Best advice I can give after saying "hi", is keep riding, it's difficult at first,so do what you can,and one day it will all click into place. Good Luck

 

[fatblokish]

Contact the Sustainable Transport Team at Wiltshire County Council and ask about the programme it may run called Connecting Wiltshire.
Alternatively B&NES Council offers a free bike to those seeking work, skills or training, call the Sustainable Transport Team there and it's possible they may be able to help.