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Exercise has been great - I'm a stud, eating has been terrible - I'm a serious turkey. Such is the irony of life.
My daughter headed to Europe for school at age 17 and now it's 11 years later and she's still living there and loving it. We miss her at home but as parents your job is to let them flourish even though it's hard to let go.
The lights have dimmed but still burning.
Brian will pop in from time to time but that is about it from the "old days".
Be a challenging, learning, life experience for her too. Wife had niece who taught in China while her husband was working there for 18-24 months. Happiest day she had was when they got a washing machine for their apartment.
Last week 198.2
This week 198.2
Just enduring the dog days of summer. Need to do some work on the car but was a mouse potato all weekend.
Oldest daughter is heading to Korea for a one year teaching contract so she moved out of her apartment last weekend and is crashing at our place. Will be sad to see her go but she's ready for a change.
Just dropping by
to see if any of the old gang
still msg here.
Looks like you're keeping the lights on here Don.
Best Wishes- DxE
DxE! DxE is in the HOUSE!!
Post back more often amigo!! Missing you words of wit and wisdom here!!
Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!! 
Hello Guys.
I used to frequent theses pages back in 2003 and 04,
but long reached goal and got less and less from these forums.
BUT - I did want to pop by to encourage those just starting.
I had an RNY (at that time "the Gold Standard.)
I'm 6'1" -I was 380 to 390lbs depending on the day of the week :)
and lost down to 190 within the first year.
Now I bounce between 185 and 189 over the course of a month.
No problem maintaining that weight.
I started out being great to get in exercise,
But then slacked off over the years
till just walking a few miles a day now. (walking the dog)
Some tips-
Walk a lot. Drink plenty of water before, not during meals.
Follow your Dr's food directives like a Rabbi staying Kosher.
As you are months or a year out from surgery
and you find yourself able to eat more than before?
Start back at Day One Diet progress-
Clear Liquids (can shine a flashlight through it) Jell-O, broth and such.
Then Full Liquids (Cream soups and such)
Mushy Foods (Refried beans, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, etc)
Then Full Solids.
You'll find that your (Reduced Stomach Size- VSG, or pouch-RNY)
Has shrunk back down a good bit and you can get full
on the same small amount of food as when you started.
And Yes, for men, for about every 30lbs you lose,
you do in fact get about an extra 1/2" of usable, exposed hanging penis.
That is not just a myth. (If that's not a motivator, what is?):)
Statistically, Men tend to have far better long term outcomes than female patients.
Men also tend to have some issues with "Addiction Transfer."
(If you were a food addict before, beware gambling or drinking
After surgery.)
I swear I've seen at least 20 men on this forum back in the day
Who became alcoholics within the 2nd year post-op.
Avoid at all costs.
That's all of the things that come to mind quickly.
At 18yrs post-op, and still at target weight.
I have no issues with -
Diabetes (No Sign)
Blood Pressure issues (118 over 68)
Cholesterol (Total - 170, HDL High, LDL Low, Triglycerides 95)
Resting Pulse per minute - (54)
I would definitely do this again if in the same condition as 2003.
The Surgery saved my Life.
I may pop back by in a few days,
If you have random questions, ask here.
Have the Best!
DxE
