John J.

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Ok. So now I have two herniated disc in my back. It hurts like hell some times and the doctor I have doesn't seem to believe me. I have an MRI with a report on the results.  I can't take NSAID's like Advil or Motrin because they give me an upset stomach.  I have really only one pain med that helps and thats Vicodin.  But... my doctor is so stingy and always wants me to take Blood and urine tests to for some reason to prove I'm not on any other drugs.  This last time I walked out on him.  I've got to have other options.  I've got Blue Cross Blue Shield for insur. Any Suggestions?

So, its been quite a while since I posted.  Im steady at about 220 right now and my lowest since surgery was 204 so Im doing pretty good.  I feel healthy however sometimes I get like a hypoglycemic issue and feel like crud quick.

I eat...ok, not as good as I could however not bad considering Im on the road for work a lot.  Lifes good.

Two nights ago, had a Granola Bar about a half hour before bed.  Then at midnight, went to bed.  At 2:30am I woke up with extreme pain in upper back and below my sternum.  I hurt so bad.  I have some old Vicodin and took one, no relief.  It got worse.  I went into the ER at 3:15am.  Doctor came and they were going to give me an IV.  Suddenly I had urge to vomit, I grabbed a Vomit bag and lost it.   Instant relief and I've been ok since.  Something hung up somewhere in my chest and irritated my body.   Damd it hurt !!   Fortunately the ER decided they never admitted me which will save me $150 from the deductible.  Ouch !!

Been quite a while since I've been on here.  All is well.  Still keeping the weight off.  I'm up about 15 Lbs from my lowest but feel perfect.  I guess I look better and not so overly skinny either.  Seems weird saying that.

All lis good.  Was low on Vitamin D for a while but thats all better.  Just trying to keep the Protein up for me now.

Feeling good.  All is well.  Some food choices are getting boring but otherwise, all is good.

Hamburgers used to be so tasty.  Now I can't really tolerate them.  They don't make me feel good.  Even browned hamburger.  I eat a lot of Pure Protein Bars and take my vitamins.

My downfall is an Iced Latte with French Vanilla from Caribou Coffee.   My bad...  LOL

I'm doing well.  I am still about 205 lbs and don't seem to ever change.  I cheat a little and sometimes a lot but I watch my weight, try to keep moving and don't get carried away.

I have my protein bars, vitamins, calcium with D, and still hate Soda Pop.  I work like an idiot and come home a bit tired after 10-12 hour days.

I love my family.  I am taking them to Florida in September.  I don't regret a second of having the surgery.  I'm a new man.

Been a while since I posted but I doubt anyone's watching for mine.  Anyhow, I hold steady at 204 lbs.  I've done well.  My struggle is I find junk food (Pizza, chips, Toast) go down better than meats & other proteins.

Blood pressure is perfect however I feel this slight "just woke up" feeling almost all the time.  Kinda weird.

Work is going great and Family is even better !!

Take care

Doing well.  Been at 208lbs for at least a month.  I have not been eating or drinking as well as I should be.  Need to up my protein and water.
I also have not been exercising like I should be but will try to get better on it.
I am down to a large shirt from a 4x, a size 34 In waist from at 46 inch.   Shoe size is still the same at least.  My wedding ring is too big on me now though, weird.
Only part I don't like is I have a little bit too much excess skin.  Don't like that but I am happy to deal with it.  Perhaps if I build some muscle, it will tighten a bunch.

I weighed myself tonight.  I didn't know if I should believe it or not.  It said I weigh 208 lbs.  WOW... To know a year ago I weighed 327 lbs. 

My struggles now are just to eat well, take my vitamins, and stay away from junk foods.  I love candy & salty stuff.