Time to take off that shirt Rexy boy–and should we start calling him, with apologies to Rex Grossman, Sexy Rexy?
Why you ask? Well, since undergoing lap-band surgery on March 13th, using the pseudonym Roy Rogers, Ryan is down to a svelte 317 lbs. Big deal right?
Actually, it is a big deal, especially since his weight pre-surgery was a whopping 338 lbs, which in itself is impressive, since he weighed in at 348 lbs at the end of the season. Ryan was so big, he had his own satellite system orbiting his ass. Rimshot!
But there will be no more fatass jokes hurled Ryan’s way, especially if he keeps up the weight loss. The 21 lbs he dropped in a week is pretty damn amazing, but Ryan isn’t going to stop until he gets down to a very manageable 250 lbs, hopefully within the next couple of years. When that happens, he will have officially usurped the title of “Sexy Rexy” away from the aforementioned Grossman.
Ryan’s motivation for the weight loss surgery was a noble one–he wants to be around for his family. And to that I say kudos…kudos Rex Ryan. Carrying that extra weight made the Jets coach susceptible to diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Sure, lap-band surgery is the quick fix for losing weight, and has been labeled a somewhat controversial treatment, but it ended up being the best option for Ryan, and he’s on his way to a healthier and happier life…plus he’ll finally be able to reconnect with a dear, old friend he hasn’t seen in quite some time.
His dong.
