www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday April 18, 2007 - 17 Obesity pushing Oakville man over the edge Free Apple Seminar Continued from page 16 his sister's home in south Oakville, having moved there as an alternative to their apartment because it was wheel-chair accessible. "Late last year my weight just finally went over the edge," said Fallon, noting he had fluid accumulate in his legs, he couldn't breathe well, had trouble moving about and couldn't fit into the family van. He then described what he thought was a rash breaking out on his body. That's when the Fallons' longtime family doctor visiting his parents at their home, advised him to go to the hospital. Williston is now determined to secure future treatment for her nephew before he is released. Fallon had what is often called stapling of his stomach two decades ago, but it proved ineffective for him over the long term. From a family of what Williston and Fallon describe as big people, Fallon said he never thought he had a problem. That changed one afternoon at the hospital when he realized he was focused on his lunch as the doctor was laying it on the line. "I was being told I was going to die without a big change and when the doctor would turn to talk to Kathy, I would take a bite. That Run your Business on a Mac Hilton Garden Inn, Oakville 2774 South Sheridan Way Wednesday, April 25 information-packed seminar! Discover: · new tools and techniques for maximum business efficiency · how Mac OS X can provide superior stability and performance y · the benefits of handling business tasks from a single platform · how to easily network multiple computers k · how software like Moneyworks, FileMaker Pro, PhoneValet, Microsoft Office and LightSpeed Inventory Management and Point of Sale can save you money while keeping your business humming · the easy way to keep accurate records, process sales & purchases, track inventory & time, automate your customer relationships Seating is limited. Please call 905-849-0737 or visit www.canadiancomputer.com/business to reserve your place at one of the sessions: 9:30 am, 1 pm or 6 pm. JEROME LESSARD / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER REACHING OUT FOR HELP: Bill Fallon Jr. with a family photo from Christmas, just before his excessive weight put him in hospital. was probably the most important minute of my life or what's left of it. I was more concerned about finishing my ham. Afterward I turned to Kathy and said, `Did you see what I was doing?'" said Fallon. Williston said it was important for Fallon to recognize his problem. In Williston's mind, her nephew is no different than an alcoholic or drug addict. He can't control his eating, despite the consequences. As far as it being "self-inflicted," Williston said so is alcohol or drug use, but there is treatment available in those cases. "Giving me little support and sending me home is the same as a death sentence for someone like me and I'm in terrible fear that is what's going to happen to me," Fallon wrote in a letter to Flynn. Fallon said as a Canadian citizen he believes he deserves assistance from appropriate government agencies. "To help me and all those who are like me and be sure there are many of us. We just don't all have the guidance, power or stamina to get into the public eye for help," said Fallon, adding, "You don't see many of us because we die in our homes." CANADIAN COMPUTER Oakville's #1 Apple Store See Aunt page 22 www.canadiancomputer.com 905-849-0737 Presents... MOVING SALE After almost 50 years we have outgrown our current location. Bring your family to see: s ink win R ., East Steve Thomas nT minio ervice Rd Do 7 th S Wendel Clark 3 Nor l 20th, 200 6 16 ri ay, Ap 0 pm Stew Gavin Frid :3 7 Doug Gilmour Only $5.00 Ric Nattress Seating is limited All proceeds will benefit Mike Vanderjagt Growing Great as hom ve T nds Ste rie & F ockey Game C rity H eleb EVERYTHING IN OUR SHOWROOM IS ON SALE We've SALE ur ended o ext NUES ONTI C sta cati t this lo ya on LIGHTING STUDIO 445 Inglehart Street, Oakville 905-845-2461 TEMPORARY SHOWROOM HOURS: Thursday- 9:30-9pm, Friday-9:30-6pm, Saturday-9:00am-5pm, Sunday-Noon-5pm MON., TUES., WED. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY . .W Q.E . VE SA OS CR D. LR AL NW R CO REN OLD ING S ST LEH . ART ST. D. RR GA AL AF TR Kids