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Topic: RE: Newbie takin' the leap
Welcome to the forum - don't sweat it you will do great. You have been given a simple set of rules to follow...follow them at all costs. Ask lots of questions and have a great time here. We are all in the same boat.
Clapton 
Topic: RE: Hey gang - just checking in
My friends I feel great! I had my surgery on September 22, 2008 and as of today I have lost 165 lbs. I could not feel better. I am living life! Prior to surgery I did the eliptical machine for a total of 4 minutes at 2 miles/hour before I was wheezing and my chest was hurting. This morning I did the eliptical for 45 minutes at a speed of 8 miles/hour. I have also started doing some running when it isn't too cold. This is the best decision I have ever made in my life!
The men on this forum have been a constant source of motivation and encouragement and I want to say a huge thanks to you all!.
The men on this forum have been a constant source of motivation and encouragement and I want to say a huge thanks to you all!.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Funny FART
I got a kick out of your message. I am also a closet WOW player (level 80 blood elf mage)! I made my son go out and get WOTLK for me. Glad to hear you are doing well. You are a motiviation to all of us. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Clapton
Topic: RE: New to the Forum
Welcome to the men's forum. Tons of information here - all you have to do is ask. I can't offer any help you on the insurance aspect but I can offer you a hardy handshake.
Clapton
Topic: RE: So... I'm 455... is there a difference?
Wow! Thanks for posting. You are an inspiration to all of us to keep going. The pictures are excellent and tell the whole story. Thanks
Clapton
Topic: RE: Post-op +1
Glad things sent well on your surgery. Please keep us posted on your "New" life. It is a blast!
Clapton
Topic: RE: Gooooooooooooaaaaaaaallllllllll!
Many congratulations to you. Great job and thanks for the inspiration.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Hey Guys!
Hey! Wecome to the bench. Please keep us updated on your progress and ask any questions. I felt great for two weeks after surgery and then felt like crap for weeks 3 and 4. I feel great now!
Clapton
Topic: RE: New to Forum with Lapband
Hey Tom, welcome to the board. Glad you were able to find us.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Finally Home After Quite an Ordeal
Sorry, I don't. I have lived here about 10 years and Ankeny is growing very rapidly.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Finally Home After Quite an Ordeal
Welcome to the loosers bench. Good to see you found your way after your brief hospital detour. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Results of Unofficial Locker Room Vitamin Survey
Ok, my question is this. I am taking Flintstones (I will get something else after I finish the bottle). It says I need one tablet for an adult, BUT if I get about 50% malabsorption should I be taking 2 of the Flintstones? I have also upped my B12 to 1000mg instead of 500.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Surgery is Tuesday
It is going to be great to have you on the loosers bench! BTW - I was dreading the cath removal but it didn't hurt a bit! Please have someone keep us posted on your progress and I will be praying for you. See you back real soon!
Clapton
Topic: RE: Busy day in the clubhouse
It will be great to have another person on the loosers bench. Please have someone keep us posed on your status. Remember to walk and sip!
Clapton
Topic: RE: What's you daily vitamin routine like?
I don't like my vitamin routine - but it is what my nut tells me to take:
AM with breakfast: 1 Flintstones, 1 sub-lingual B-12
PM with lunch and supper: 4 calcium citrates with vit. D - a total of 1200mg calcium
Thats it!
AM with breakfast: 1 Flintstones, 1 sub-lingual B-12
PM with lunch and supper: 4 calcium citrates with vit. D - a total of 1200mg calcium
Thats it!
Clapton
Topic: RE: Some new holes in my belt!
Happy to tell everyone I just had to punch a couple of new holes in my belt. I have had a few instances of my pants dropping as I walked. Great feeling. I am 70 lighter than I was 2 weeks prior to my surgery.
On a different note... I am still having problems with general fatigue and dizziness. I have no ambition to exercise and just want to sleep. I am 3 weeks out of surgery. I am unable to work a full day due to the fatigue. I have seen my surgeon several times because I started fainting. All of my lab work looked great. I am not diabetic nor do I have any blood pressure problems. My doctor told me I was not eating enough. I am trying to eat but I truely have no concept of what being full is. I fear eating too much and stretching out my pouch.
I am eating 3 meals consisting of about 4 oz. of food and 3 protein drinks. Is this normal to feel this way?
Clapton
Topic: RE: Husband just out of ICU - Bowel Obstruction
Praying for a speedy recovery. Please keep us posted. Get better Beau!
Clapton
Topic: RE: Hi Guys
Welcome aboard - please don't be a stranger. The decision to make life changes is a huge step. Please stick with your plan for a healthy new life. Lots of good advice here and you are welcome any time.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Hey guys! It's Ron here.....
Wait a minute - gain an inch for every 25 lbs. I am going to need a cart to carry my johnson behind me. I assume it appears to get longer due to fat loss. If not I better get some different underwear.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Two Weeks Out and Zero Energy
I just called my surgeon. I think we found out that the problem was dehydration. I have not been doing well at drinking my water. I was told to go to the hospital for an IV but I talked him into letting me stay home and drink the night away. If I am not feeling better tomorrow I am to go to the hospital for an IV.
Thanks for all your advice. This forum is great!
Thanks for all your advice. This forum is great!
Clapton
Topic: RE: Two Weeks Out and Zero Energy
I am not diabetic nor was I on any BP meds. I was not taking any meds before or after surgery. I just had my BP checked - it was 112/72 (which is very good). When I stand up I feel like I am going to black out and I just want to sleep.
Clapton
Topic: RE: How did you choose which type of WLS to have?
The RNY and the Lap-Band were the only two surgeries offered and the only two my insurance would cover. I initially I signed on for the band. I went to the initial surgical consult and my surgeon told me I would probably have greater initial success witht the RNY and that I was at the upper weight limit for the band. I told the doctor i was going to go ahead with the band.
I started doing research on the surgeries and found out that the RNY would be a better fit for me. I had to start the whole process over. The surgeon said I made the right decision in his mind and I couldn't be happier now that it is over.
I started doing research on the surgeries and found out that the RNY would be a better fit for me. I had to start the whole process over. The surgeon said I made the right decision in his mind and I couldn't be happier now that it is over.
Clapton
Topic: RE: Two Weeks Out and Zero Energy
Hi guys, I am two weeks out of surgery and up until this weekend I had tons of energy. I was walking 2 to 3 miles a day and feeling great. This past weekend hit and my energy crashed. I get dizzy when I stand, I have not been able to walk like I was and I feel exhausted all the time.
I am still on puree foods for another week. I take a flintstones, B12, calcium citrate. I eat about 500 calories a day (6 oz of puree food) and drink 70 grams of protein in shakes.
My weight loss is in a stall (I have read that you may hit a plateau at 2 weeks so I am not concerned about that) but has anyone else felt their energy crash like I am? Will my body adjust and will this go away? I have lost 60 lbs since 2 weeks before surgery (30 lbs before adn 30 after).
Any advice is appreciated.
I am still on puree foods for another week. I take a flintstones, B12, calcium citrate. I eat about 500 calories a day (6 oz of puree food) and drink 70 grams of protein in shakes.
My weight loss is in a stall (I have read that you may hit a plateau at 2 weeks so I am not concerned about that) but has anyone else felt their energy crash like I am? Will my body adjust and will this go away? I have lost 60 lbs since 2 weeks before surgery (30 lbs before adn 30 after).
Any advice is appreciated.
Clapton
Topic: RE: The Sunday Weekly Weigh-in
Start 474 (two weeks prior to surgery)
Day of surgery 432
Current 415
Day of surgery 432
Current 415
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