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Back to MFP
Gentlemen, I don’t know how many are still here. But, I just wanted to say hi and I’m back.
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Introductions
Just to get this started, I'm Jim and I've lost 124 pounds thus far. I had gastric bypass on 04/09/2012. Started out at 376 pounds and today I weigh 251.7 pounds.
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Knee Brace
I want to get into running, but even at a fast walk I can feel the loose cartilage in my knee. And I have a lot of "slack" in my knee joint. It makes it painful to run. Anyone have any advice for a fat guy who is less of a fat guy that wants to get to be a thinner guy?
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Post WLS Folks....Food Taste
Any WLS folks out there noticed a change in food tast since surgery? For me anything with tomatoes has a way different taste. From fresh tomatoes to tomato sauce. Not really noticed it with any other foods.
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A thought
Since we have had a couple of females attempting to infiltrate our sacred Order. I feel that Hoss should entice some of his harem to start a female order. What are your thoughts?
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Looking for tattoo ideas
Looking for tattoo ideas for a half sleeve using these two Bible verses....John 15:5 - "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." And Luke 9:23 - “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and…
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Old movies you'd like seen re-done....
I've always been a fan of the first Mad Max movie. I really wish they would re-do it! Whats on your list of movies you'd like seen re-made?
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Body fat calculations
Using your measurements of a 45 inches waist and weight of 245 pounds your body fat percentage we calculated using FOUR different methods. Your body fat estimates are 30.35 % using the U.S. Army body fat algorithm, or 28.01 % using the U.S. Marine body fat algorithm, or 28.09 % using the U.S. Navy body fat algorithm, or…
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Job question......
Do you think porn stars hate going to work as much as the rest of us?
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Self Pics Advice
I like looking at success pics as much as the next guy.....But we need some guide lines folks! Please flush and close the toilet lid first. Pick up your dirty clothes, no one wants to see your dirty drawers. Clean the mirror. NO DUCK FACES! What am I missing here folks?
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Virtual 5K
So how were the results of the 5K?
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Stupid question.....
Ok folks get your giggles in now........Do climbing stairs help firm the butt up. All my life I have had a flat butt. Doing more and more stairs, hoping this helps. Whats your opinion?
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Progress Pics
Well, l'm almost 7 months in and 112 pounds down. Just a comparison of my start and tonight pics. 376 pounds to 264 pounds.
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6 month follow up
Had my 6 month follow up today. Post gastric bypass 6 month results. Measurements are as follows: BMI 4/9/12 46.0 10/11/12 34.8 Chest: 4/9/12 57.5 10/11/12 50.75 Waist: 4/9/12 58 10/11/12 44.75 Hips: 4/9/12 52 10/11/12 44.5 Starting weight: 4/9/12 376 lbs Current weight: 10/11/2 271.3 lbs As you can see I carry most of my…
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Progress Pics. 100 lbs gone!
First pic was Christmas 2011. Second pic was just the other day. !00 lbs lighter. Thats my wife, Christ41475, with me. She is down approx 150 lbs since October 2010.
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My Brother
Send out a friend request to my brother LEONARDROB please. He just ran his first 5k last week and is now active on here. Thanks.
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Food Taste
Has anyone noticed that foods taste different after having gastric bypass surgery? I think ketchup is now one of the natiest tasting things ever. Actually, anything with a tomato base to it has a wierd taste. Am i going nuts or has anyone else noticed this about foods too?
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NSV for me!
Went to my wifes college graduation this weekend. I could comfortably sit in the seats in the stadium without feeling like I was wedged tight! First time in a long time I could do that!
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WII FIT IN SIX
Bought and started the Wii fit in six program last night. Needless to say it totally kicked my butt. Knew I was out of shape, but now I know how out of shape I really am. I'm sore in places that I had forgotten I had! But its a start and will only get better!
