Theduffman27’s Posts
Thank you Sheila ! I did not catch that in Jens Post, is actually 14 lbs in 8 weeks...., I think we have a Forum of Rockstars here, we are all doing great!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Thank you Chrissy, This is a Forum of Rockstars!!!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Thank you Amy ! We got this!!!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Thank you! I had visited a Bariatric program about 5 years prior to 2014, I was not ready at that time and looking back, I probably would have failed had I followed through at that time. I am very happy with my journey and is the best thing I could have done for my health and well being!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
You are doing great, happy for you!!!!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Good morning JB and Menu Friends! JB, I give you all the credit in the world, I could not for a minute bake cookies, I would eat 2 for 1....I can smell your kitchen from here.
Busy weekend, Joddie and I went to a craft fair on Saturday, benefit for our neighbor on Saturday ( 35 y/o father of 3 found out last month he has a genetic condition and his heart is failing, pumping at 24% and hoping meds can increase level to the 30 % range. Transplant list is 35%. He is a Border Patrol agent with 15 years of service. Great kid. Puts things in perspective)
I worked on installing snow guards on my tin roof yesterday, 4 x 10 foot rails done in the front of house, I am afraid of heights...LOL and I did not realize what a workout spending 2+ hours on a ladder would be. My legs are killing me...LOL
I also woke up this morning and stepped on the scale and was down from Friday! I have dropped 14 pounds in 8 weeks. My appetite and craving level really seems like the honeymoon phase!
I just realized that Yesterday was my Surgiversary! 9 years. I am Thankful for each and everyone of you. I rely on this forum and always have, even when I am not posting. ( I am sure you realize, when I step away...I am not doing well...LOL)
B- 2 good yogurt and Raspeberries
L - Chef salad with chicken
AS - cukes and ranch
D - Ribeye and air fryer sweet potatoe fries
Stay healthy my friends -
Pic of my hard work yesterday
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
LMAO!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Interesting, I will have to read up on this...I always start the thaw process one day earlier than recommended and I swear is never fully thawed on Thanksgiving morning.
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Great pics! Enjoy!!!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Wow - the cheesecakes!!!! I am glad I am not able to bake! Smoked Bourbon sounds wonderful!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Great news on Classes! you must be so excited for the family to be home!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Hiya Puppers!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
That snack looks amazing Jim, you must be so excited to get the family home!!!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
That Duck looks amazing!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Good morning JB and Menu friends! Another busy day. The buyer that reports to me has 14 working days left in 2023, where does the time go?
Touched base with my oldest son who is camping out for the 1975 concert, weather was warmer last evening and that meant they had to deal with drugged up street folks, he did say that security at the scotia bank center was keeping an eye on things and keeping the drugged up people away as much as they were able. A real eye opener for a small town boy.
Grim are you overdoing it?????
QOTD - I would have to say that I have no cravings when I making good decisions, I am a junk in, junk out type, the more I add, the more I want....
B - yogurt and raspberries
L - Chicken salad
D - unsure, Ryley and I are going out somewhere
Miss Chloe is growing!!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
My triggers are the same as far as snacking....
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Happy Birthday! That dog looks amazing ( so does the beef)
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Good morning Jb and Menu friends. Busy, busy time for me. Mounjaro is still going well for me. I have stalled this week, not a bad thing. I feel great and that is what matters.
For Kelly - my oldest left after work last night and drove to Toronto Canada, he is in line for 1975 tickets and is #3. He sent us a video, he has one person tent, sleeping bag and is froze!
Joddie and I went to Burlington VT last night, our local fleet feet runs a great sale for a week, 25% off everything in store and they give you a $25 in store gift card to use Jan-Feb 2024. I got a new pair of Hokas!
QOTD - I am a CM fan, but only know Jolene and 9-5.....I am intrigued by Dolly as it seems she is quite business saavy, Dollys Imagination Library is a wonderful program!
B - yogurt/raspberries
L - half of a jersey mikes sub in a tub
D - Unsure, we have burger out...
Stay healthy my friends, Mike
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
glad to hear you are home and are starting the healing process. Conitnued positive thoughts for you!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Congrats on onederland!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Good morning JB and menu friends! I was having computer issues last week, we do not have an onsite It team and it was a nightmare. My new laptop is now up and fully functional!
Congrats on the interview! I work 1.5 miles from home, we will have to compare travel time! LOL I do not have to deal with any traffic. I have very quiet commute.
Good weekend for us, Friday night Joddie went to a Christmas Craft thingy ( Painted a Christmas Bear on a Maple Sap bucket) and Ryley and I went to a college Hockey game and Saturday we attended a Turkey raffle. Our spend exceeded our winnings, but for a good cause and I was handed an application to Join the Lions club, though am going to politely decline the offer.
I have organized a Thanksgiving basket giveaway at work for the last few years and this year we are doing 3 Baskets( Turkey and all fixins) Hannaford had Shady Grove Turkeys on sale for .49 a lb!!! People in entry level positions are eligible for the drawing.
QOTD - I spend too much time on FB....LOL....I am known for responding that I am "going" to most events I see....LOL......
B - 2 good yogurt
L - egg Salad and chicken salad ala carte
S - cukes and ranch
D - tacos on net zero carb tortillas
Stay healthy my friends, Mike
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Oh no, poor puppers!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
My buddy owns a body shop, he is averaging 2 calls per day for damage due to deer! He is scheduling 6 months out! Be careful out there!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
Good morning JB and menu friends. Drive by posting today, busy Monday.
Another good weekend, we were able to get our to do list checked off around the house and seem to be well prepared for winter. Snow flurries are in the forecast for Thursday.
I hit a raccoon with my truck on Saturday night, did not think I had done any damage. There is an auto air dam that drops down from the front bumper, engages over 40 mph. The raccoon broke a bracket on one side, i had to remove it and now trying to determine if i replace the bracket or leave it as is. I read it can improve mpg by 4-6 miles.
Thursday will mark 7 weeks on Mounjaro, I am down 10 lbs. I have been amazed that I feel so similar to first year following surgery. Next week I will celebrate my 9 year surgiversary.
QOTD - No, I do not like when it is over the top. I enjoy positive , but not rah rah.
B- Aldi Keto Bar
S - Yogurt and raspberries
L - Chili
S - Cukes and ranch
D - Michigans and baked sweet potatoe fries.
Stay Healthy my friends, Mike
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
I can only speak for myself, I am never fulfilled without a protein laden diet. Probably worth a try!
- Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023
HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal
