Bradley Martyn on Surgery, Fitness, and Fighting
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- 🦍 Bradley Martyn, described as a "silverback gorilla of a human being," weighs 265 pounds and stands 6'3".
- 🩹 He discusses the physical realities of his size, including the inability to scratch his own back, but clarifies that being large doesn't inherently hurt.
- ⚕️ Martyn shares a personal story about a ventral hernia where his intestine popped out, requiring mesh and sutures.
- 👃 He recently underwent surgery for a deviated septum, noting a significant improvement in his ability to breathe through his nose.
- 👂 He also recounts an experience of having a large amount of earwax removed, which improved his hearing by 50% in one ear.
Surgical Experiences and Anxiety
- 😵 Martyn describes his first experience being put under anesthesia for surgery, noting his anxiety.
- 💊 He received an intravenous sedative, which he described as feeling intensely high for a few seconds before losing consciousness.
- ⏳ He has never been able to count backward past eight during anesthesia, despite attempts to reach zero.
- 💰 Anesthesiologists are noted to be well-compensated, earning upwards of $400,000 annually.
Fitness, Body Image, and Social Perception
- 💪 Martyn discusses the perception of "brolic" or very muscular men, with some questioning if women still find this build attractive.
- 📏 He notes that many bodybuilders are shorter, around 5'7" or 5'8", contrasting with his 6'3" frame.
- 🏋️ He believes that personality is crucial, and a
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