# Things Nobody Tells You About Losing 240 Pounds

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Podcast: [Alabama The Beautiful: The Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-the-beautiful-the-eastern-shore-cosmetic-surgery-podcast-6702363)
Published: 2026-04-30T11:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com/things-nobody-tells-you-about-losing-240-pounds/
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Some people have one wake-up call. Rodney had three. Dr. Gardner sits down with Rodney, his patient who lost 240 pounds on his own before coming to Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery to have his excess skin removed. Rodney talks about growing up heavy, the three near-death experiences that changed everything, and why sustainable results come from building habits you actually enjoy, not chasing a fast fix. He's honest about the body dysmorphia that follows major weight loss and what it felt like to finally see himself without the extra skin. Hear his advice to anyone still at the beginning of their weight loss journey. Questions answered by this episode: What was it like growing up overweight as a kid? What was the wake-up call that started Rodney's weight loss journey? How did he actually lose 240 pounds? Why do so many people fail at keeping the weight off long term? What role did bulimia play early in his journey? What does sustainable weight loss actually look like day to day? What orthopedic issues came with extreme obesity, and how were they fixed? What surgeries did he have to remove excess skin after weight loss? How did skin removal surgery change how he sees himself? What advice does he have for anyone just starting their weight loss journey? Follow Rodney on Instagram @brodfit_21 Read more about cosmetic surgery after weight loss Follow Dr. Gardner on Instagram @drvincentgardner and TikTok @drgardner Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler and Dr. Vincent Gardner, surgeons with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and their trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery. Have a question for Dr. Koehler, Dr. Gardner or Kir…

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