BrianChesteen
Glad to be a Loser!
Nothing Earth shattering to report...
The gout attack has finally mostly worked its way out. Just had to tough it out.
Had another sleep study done to hopefully lower my CPAP pressure. Waiting on the followup appt. with the Dr. to find out.
I am eating more protein from food now. Testing various foods to help with that. It seems I have the most problem with certain textures vs the type or spice level of food. Unless scrambled eggs are really soft, I gag on em. Yesterday I tried the meat from an Arby's roast beef and the texture bothered me. Bathroom issues are rare. I do have some gas and the bad stink comes and goes mostly at night. I am almost convinced that the CPAP pushes air into my system. I average around 40g carbs a day with the occasional day over 50.
Very consistent with my vits. I am following my modified VL regimen and have now worked up to 2 tender iron pills a day. Will add a 3rd in a few weeks. For some reason taking these vits makes me gag occasionally. I never have issues with any other pills but the vits do it to me. It is tolerable however and I just deal with it.
Really getting into the exercise! Working on training for a 5K. Walking/jogging and hiking almost everyday now.
Down 5 blue jean sizes! Down to XL shirts vs 3X. People at work are in amazement! Tons of the same questions everyday. People that have not seen me and don't know about the surgery are shocked and want to know if I am dying or not....
I am still losing an average of 5lbs a week not counting the first few weeks where I was dropping 3 times that amount. The following chart shows my work in green and the red line is based on my surgeon's advertised averages of his patients that he has done the DS on.
As long as I stay South of that red line, I am beating his average.
I have noticed many examples of how I can make myself believe that this is real. I can now fit into those booths/tables like at Arby's and have room to spare. I can fit into my airplane and pull the control stick all the way back without it hitting my belly first. I can get into a compact car without too much pain and agony. I can lay in the tub and get both arms down beside me at the same time.
My wife bought me a suit to wear on Easter. I don't fit in it right now but am hopeful that I will by then! I have not worn a suit since forever....
The gout attack has finally mostly worked its way out. Just had to tough it out.
Had another sleep study done to hopefully lower my CPAP pressure. Waiting on the followup appt. with the Dr. to find out.
I am eating more protein from food now. Testing various foods to help with that. It seems I have the most problem with certain textures vs the type or spice level of food. Unless scrambled eggs are really soft, I gag on em. Yesterday I tried the meat from an Arby's roast beef and the texture bothered me. Bathroom issues are rare. I do have some gas and the bad stink comes and goes mostly at night. I am almost convinced that the CPAP pushes air into my system. I average around 40g carbs a day with the occasional day over 50.
Very consistent with my vits. I am following my modified VL regimen and have now worked up to 2 tender iron pills a day. Will add a 3rd in a few weeks. For some reason taking these vits makes me gag occasionally. I never have issues with any other pills but the vits do it to me. It is tolerable however and I just deal with it.
Really getting into the exercise! Working on training for a 5K. Walking/jogging and hiking almost everyday now.
Down 5 blue jean sizes! Down to XL shirts vs 3X. People at work are in amazement! Tons of the same questions everyday. People that have not seen me and don't know about the surgery are shocked and want to know if I am dying or not....
I am still losing an average of 5lbs a week not counting the first few weeks where I was dropping 3 times that amount. The following chart shows my work in green and the red line is based on my surgeon's advertised averages of his patients that he has done the DS on.
As long as I stay South of that red line, I am beating his average.
I have noticed many examples of how I can make myself believe that this is real. I can now fit into those booths/tables like at Arby's and have room to spare. I can fit into my airplane and pull the control stick all the way back without it hitting my belly first. I can get into a compact car without too much pain and agony. I can lay in the tub and get both arms down beside me at the same time.
My wife bought me a suit to wear on Easter. I don't fit in it right now but am hopeful that I will by then! I have not worn a suit since forever....