Long time no update

Jan 08, 2015

Hi all,

It’s been a long time since I’ve dropped in and stumbled across the site while researching ways to get off anti-acid medication and felt guilty that I haven’t dropped in here after all the support and encouragement when I went on my journey.

In summary I went from 140kg (300 pounds) to 75kg (165 pounds) and now sitting around 90kg.  Ideally I’d like to drop 10kg but I’m just not fussed about it.

My biggest bug bear is that I’m still on anti-acid medication though I’m trying to wean myself off.  Cold turkey doesn’t work… after about 3 days it’s seriously painful.  So after lots of research I’m trying a herbal tea 3 times a day based on Meadowsweet, Apple Cider Vinegar and honey.  I'm really not into "herbal cures" but after two days and things seemed surprisingly good, will see how it goes over the weeks ahead.

My blood tests show my liver is not sorted, but regularly come up low on D and B12.  Easily addressed with a needle and tablets a couple of times a year.

Oh and I did end up having plastic surgery to remove the excess skin on my stomach simply because it was annoying during energetic sports like Karate etc.

My life is radically different, I have energy to burn and love paragliding and paramotoring, riding my bicycle and getting out and about.  I’m up before the wife and kids and generally run them into the ground for activities.. lol

Matt

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