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I am signed up for my first event next Saturday! Tourdecure for diabetes! Nice- How many miles? that was my first ride- I did a 50 miler. TDC Napa. now have done it 3 times- 4 years ago- my wife and two kids- did 25 miler it was our anniversary- I wrapped her handle bars with red roses Let us know how you do. and post a link to your page- I will give you a donation!

My class mate had hers done two weeks ago and got a bladder infection. Youch!

Hi- awesome news- What kind of bike? Pics? I have 3 - I love cycling- I usually do between 10 an 25 miles- but have done many 50's and one century (100) I have a road bike- a single speed road bike and was given a rebulit fixed gear. My biggest hurdle is wondering how to nutrition my self for bike rides, and Water. we are not supposed to use straws or sip tops- on rides- those are how we drink. Camel backs and water bottles- it really isn't feasible to stop every 10 minutes to sip. I am hoping I am up to a 150 this fall- two days- from SF to wine country- I did it a few years ago- and would like to do it again-. also raises money for MS.

Congrats! I Just walked a 5k with my wife - felt great! after my surgery, perhaps I could run it next year... right now I am concentrating on walking, everyday.

Hi- June 13th- Kaiser SSF. lets chat.

shannon- I'm not vegan now- I went off as soon as I decided on the pre-op diet... 3/4/3 proteins- all animal meats... I still eat my greens- just no rice/pasta - still need to kick the tortilla addiction... This week I am going to work on more mindful eating and smaller portions. Graduations in family- celebrations are evil!

Hi- I'm scheduled in SSF with Dr. Alami on june 13. say hi to the nurses for me- They took care of my wife back in Dec. and did a great job! I'm so impressed!

Meggie- Thanks for the warm welcome- (decaf) I look forward to chattin more about this journey, It's gonna be different- between my work and my hobby- I'm not sure about the longingevity of both... somehow i need to grasp being able to work but not eat / taste. and make wine with out drinking... (gasp) yea- Hmm- well- I just keep thinking- if you keep doing what your doing- you'll get what you get... I want change... and sooooo - I guess I need more friends that drink. cause I made a lot of wine at least I can cycle still. maybe even more-

Surgery Date: May 24th, 2011 are you excited? nervous? I was fine, able to talk to my wife about anything, but then reading here... oh boy.... grits teeth- I want it in the end- however- that surgery part- starting over- trying to walk/eat... I asking, youy really want to do that? big picture right?

Hi- I'm a chef- and I get to work at a place that is all about health food! Nearly three years ago- I volunteered for a program at work- I spent 1 week in immersion, learning about health and nutrition- something that should have been taught or beat into us- from early on, and things with me, and for many- wouldn't be so bad. I pretty much didn't think about health too much until I hit age 45, then I was sick and tired of being sick and tired-. nearly 300# since adulthood- Dr.'s wouldn't give me bad news- they tell me to take this pill or that... I listened... Well after going through the immersion program with Dr. Fuhrman (Eat to live) I decided to follow his recommendations- Two years and I lost a total of 45#. I was on two different BP meds and a stomach acid reducer- after two years- of nearly vegan diet- I stopped all meds. I have done WW and JC. and was down to 300# both times- so this third time- I was disappointed that I couldn't make it more. last Oct. my wife decided to do the classes at Kaiser-14 weeks- and by Dec had RnY surgery. she has lost 100#+ and doing great! and so I got a referral and joined up the 14 week class- got in on overview and started the pre-op diet- by time I saw my surgeon- I was 20% down- so he scheduled me for 8 weeks out- I do have some low grade sleep apnea- waiting to deal with that. I am now 48# down- and two weeks away from pre-op classes- I love to cycle and besides cooking, I like to make wine, drink too . and I live in Sonoma wine country. Any one else here that has a mate that had WLS- as well? Hope to chat with you-all about surgery, your achievements , what's on the horizon, and anything else... Neil

Hi- I'm most of the way through the process. I'm in the 14 week class in SR Kaiser- will be having surgery in SSF- Dr. Alami. June 13th. I am thrilled with Kaiser SSF- My wife had Rny back in Dec. I hope Sac area kaiser is as good!

Kind of weird when the nurse grabed my penis to remove it. this is what I am not looking forward to. I am 50 with an 18 y/o labido...

Hi- I'm scheduled for my "sleeve" in june- and it was just brought to my attention that they will catheter for the surgery and day after. Anyone have any experience with this?