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You are right, I wish I could lose 30 pounds and in a hurry -While I do have a gut, my weight is pretty evenly distributed and arms and legs are solid - the surgeon assured me he will not have a problem with my weight.
The problem is not so much with the excess weight externally but with that unseen around the internal organs. I'm a bit older than you and an inch taller and at one time was 240 lbs. Despite all the treatment, I have been able to get that down to 220 lbs and maintain that level and that's with carrying excess fluid thanks to some lymphoedema following the lymph nodes being removed with my bladder and prostate three years ago. I never felt unfit, before whilst heavier, but I'm certainly a lot better now. The PCa may eventually kill me but I sure as hell don't want to lose out to heart trouble or a stroke meantime. You might feel the same.
I would advise getting that excess weight off through increased exercise and controlling your diet. A rate of a couple of pounds a week should be easily achievable and pose no risk.
