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Inline6E46

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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from luckysmomma in Are There Any Single Sleevers Out There..   
    My name is TJ, I'm from Maryland but born in Ohio. Smart enough to work for the Man, dumb enough to get back on a motorcycle after half a decade of no riding (one of my major reasons for losing weight - I miss my HD Dyna Glide ).
    My nutritionist made the recommendation for August 16 which is about 3 weeks after my program ends. The surgeon will respond soon we hope. Personally, I hope they can push it up because class starts again at the end of August. So I might pick up the knowledge from the insurance and just pay out of pocket with Dr. Kelly.
    Stats as requested (demanded?)
    26 years old
    5'10"
    337 pounds prior to nutrition class
    306 pounds as of this morning
    Im like a life size Teddy Bear
    Now I have to read the rest of the thread and figure out who else is in here and who they are hehe.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from luckysmomma in Are There Any Single Sleevers Out There..   
    My name is TJ, I'm from Maryland but born in Ohio. Smart enough to work for the Man, dumb enough to get back on a motorcycle after half a decade of no riding (one of my major reasons for losing weight - I miss my HD Dyna Glide ).
    My nutritionist made the recommendation for August 16 which is about 3 weeks after my program ends. The surgeon will respond soon we hope. Personally, I hope they can push it up because class starts again at the end of August. So I might pick up the knowledge from the insurance and just pay out of pocket with Dr. Kelly.
    Stats as requested (demanded?)
    26 years old
    5'10"
    337 pounds prior to nutrition class
    306 pounds as of this morning
    Im like a life size Teddy Bear
    Now I have to read the rest of the thread and figure out who else is in here and who they are hehe.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from luckysmomma in Are There Any Single Sleevers Out There..   
    My name is TJ, I'm from Maryland but born in Ohio. Smart enough to work for the Man, dumb enough to get back on a motorcycle after half a decade of no riding (one of my major reasons for losing weight - I miss my HD Dyna Glide ).
    My nutritionist made the recommendation for August 16 which is about 3 weeks after my program ends. The surgeon will respond soon we hope. Personally, I hope they can push it up because class starts again at the end of August. So I might pick up the knowledge from the insurance and just pay out of pocket with Dr. Kelly.
    Stats as requested (demanded?)
    26 years old
    5'10"
    337 pounds prior to nutrition class
    306 pounds as of this morning
    Im like a life size Teddy Bear
    Now I have to read the rest of the thread and figure out who else is in here and who they are hehe.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Countrygrrl in Sex... Oh My God... Sex!   
    Just another reason why I got this surgery in my 20's. Thanks for that post, it was hilarious! Looking forward to my own experiences as I keep dropping.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from luckysmomma in Are There Any Single Sleevers Out There..   
    My name is TJ, I'm from Maryland but born in Ohio. Smart enough to work for the Man, dumb enough to get back on a motorcycle after half a decade of no riding (one of my major reasons for losing weight - I miss my HD Dyna Glide ).
    My nutritionist made the recommendation for August 16 which is about 3 weeks after my program ends. The surgeon will respond soon we hope. Personally, I hope they can push it up because class starts again at the end of August. So I might pick up the knowledge from the insurance and just pay out of pocket with Dr. Kelly.
    Stats as requested (demanded?)
    26 years old
    5'10"
    337 pounds prior to nutrition class
    306 pounds as of this morning
    Im like a life size Teddy Bear
    Now I have to read the rest of the thread and figure out who else is in here and who they are hehe.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from BlueOctoberGirl in DC/MD/VA sleevers   
    Seems like I'm late to this party.
    My name is TJ and I was sleeved in July 2012 by Dr. Kelly in Mexico. I currently live in Montgomery County, MD and work in DC. I weighed 337 at my heaviest and I am currently at 206 (fighting stupid hard to get down to the 100's). This thread doesn't seem to be too active, but I would definitely like to see more MD/DC/VA sleevers post here.
    To those who have been sleeved - lets keep up the drive, lets exercise and lets hit goal.
    To those who have yet to be sleeved - you can do it, I had to pay out of pocket and saved for a year before I could, but I did. It is the best decision you will ever make.
    Happy Friday!
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from smt216 in Do You Think You Can Loose A Lot Of Weight Without Exercising?   
    Personally speaking, I lost close to 80 poounds without exercising. Im currently at 216 pounds, down from my all time high of 337. My diet was 120g Protein a day, 20g carb a day, 20g fat a day. My normaly daily caloric intake was anywhere from 500 calories to 700 calories.
    Honestly, I would say that this is not ideal - simply because now that I am back at the gym, my endurance and strength are severely diminished. Prior to surgery, I lost 40 pounds on the 6 month diet/exercise regime that my nut put me on. I was doing about an hour an a half a day, 5-6 days a week. Currently, im doing 45 minutes or so 3-4 times a week. Its a process building back up.
    I would definitely say that the sooner you start, the better off you will be and the more muscle mass and general endurance you will preserve.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from smt216 in Do You Think You Can Loose A Lot Of Weight Without Exercising?   
    Personally speaking, I lost close to 80 poounds without exercising. Im currently at 216 pounds, down from my all time high of 337. My diet was 120g Protein a day, 20g carb a day, 20g fat a day. My normaly daily caloric intake was anywhere from 500 calories to 700 calories.
    Honestly, I would say that this is not ideal - simply because now that I am back at the gym, my endurance and strength are severely diminished. Prior to surgery, I lost 40 pounds on the 6 month diet/exercise regime that my nut put me on. I was doing about an hour an a half a day, 5-6 days a week. Currently, im doing 45 minutes or so 3-4 times a week. Its a process building back up.
    I would definitely say that the sooner you start, the better off you will be and the more muscle mass and general endurance you will preserve.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from BabyHuey in So - For The Guy Who Works Too Much.. Recipies?   
    Hi, im TJ. Im a workaholic. Im also 3 months out of surgery.
    I generally don't have a lot of time to cook - I work between 60-70 hours a week, sometimes 6-7 days a week. The bright side to this is that my cafeteria has an amazing a la carte salad bar. For the past two months I have been eating this:
    Breakfast: 8oz 2% Milk w/ Muscle Milk Light powder
    Lunch: 4 oz grilled chicken (they use different spices every week - sometimes cajun, asian etc. Always grilled and skinless) sprinkled with either low fat shredded mozz or parm.
    Dinner: Exact same as lunch because I get double the portions and eat it at around 7 (i work till 9pm).
    I don't mind the repetition - I went to military school for a long time and learned to tolerate any food for any amount of time.
    My problem lies on my day(s) off. When I do have time off, I find that I dont cook at all. In fact, I rarely eat on my days off. Its not uncommon for me to just not eat the entire day (or two when I get back to back days off).
    So the question is - with my limited cooking experience (Ramen/Pasta) what can I cook that is nutritious? Im looking for high Protein, low carb, low fat (15-20+ Protein, <10 carb, <10 fat) foods that are easy, quick and relatively decent tasting. So far, I have not found any food that I cannot tolerate (with the exception of bread).
    In addition, I dont have many cooking utensils (i used to eat out A LOT prior to surgery). The best I can do is a microwave and toaster oven (albeit a pretty large one.. holds a 12" pizza with room to spare).
    Lets hear the ideas
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from senickisncis in When is it a food addiction, and when is it just overeating?   
    I wasnt obsessed with food either (except for the occasional 20oz porterhouse). I just used to eat much more than I should have (2x or 3x the normal serving). Once I was done with a meal, I was done until the next meal.
    I do have large friends (females) who do obsess over things like chocolate lava cake, or a starbucks frappe or godiva chocolate. I dunno, maybe its a guy thing not to obsess?
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Googler in So - For The Guy Who Works Too Much.. Recipies?   
    Just checking in. So far, I have tried a few of the suggestions here. I did like the cupcake wonton things from emily bites. I varied the ingredients a little, but they came out very well - eating one right now at work for lunch actually.
    Several of you mentioned the burgers and grilling them. I bought some turkey burgers and have been doing no-bun burgers (turkey burger, provolone, little mustard, 2-3 pickle slices) and a small serving of vegetables. I eat about half the burger and veggies and im done until dinner.
    Ive never been a fan of sausage so im avoiding them for now - but im looking forward to trying a few more recipies as the weeks progress.
    And thank you all for your input, it is VERY appreciated.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Getting There in All Food Feels Like It Its Stuck In My Throat And Chest   
    Im 3 months out myself. I had that feeling when I first started mushy foods. I slowed my eating habits and decreased my portions.
    My fullness "trigger" is when I get a hiccup. The hiccup is my body telling me to stop and so I do. Its fairly consistent, unless I under eat - then no hiccup. I eat between 4-6 oz of food at a sitting. 75% of it is Protein (chicken, lean meat, etc) and 25% is vegetables. I personally dont want to throw in starch/heavy carbs quite yet.
    Pay attention to your body - it will tell you how to modify your eating habits. The first time I got the hiccups and kept eating, I ended up throwing it all up. Its a learning experience.
    Youll get the hang of it soon!
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from whitneymalae in What To Expect When You're In Your 20's   
    My name is TJ and i'm 27, got sleeved on July 20th. Paid out of pocket and went to Dr. Kelly in Mexico. Great experience, great care.
    Beginning of the year I was 337 pounds. I dropped to about ~295 prior to surgery with gym time and diet modification. Im at 251 right now and still losing. Recovery time (pain) for me was a few days. By August 1st I had no pain. As far as energy, it took me about 3 weeks - after surgery I slept about 14 hours a day for the first two weeks and shortened it down to about 10 in the last week. I sleep 7-8 hours now.
    Diet for me is very repetitive - I work long hours but my cafeteria has a full kitchen, salad bar, etc. I eat about 700 or so calories a day, between 50-60g of Protein (i REALLY need to supplement some Protein powder in there), less than 20g carbs and less than 15g fat. I also drink about 60 oz of Water a day.
    I just returned to the gym last month and focus mainly on my cardio. I do about 30 minutes on the elliptical and then 10 minutes or so on weights. Prior to surgery I was doing 45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of circuit training (mixed cardio and weightlifting).
    As far as loose skin goes, I definitely have some of it. I wear a compression shirt under my work clothes to kind of "hold" everything together. I know I will have even more of it. Ive also lost about 5 sizes in pants and 2 sizes in shirts (38 waist vs 48 waist, 4xl vs 2xl). The exercise helps with tightening the skin up over time. I wont ever have Ryan Reynolds abs, but one day I will get a full body contour.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from kmwheel in Dr. Kelly?   
    I think there are good parts and shady parts to Tijuana just like any other City. However, I spent my time in the good areas. The hospital and hotel are in nice areas so you should feel comfortable.
    The roads in TJ are rough though so do expect to bounce a lot if you go anywhere after surgery. It can get a bit uncomfortable, but never really painful. The shopping areas are great for souvenirs and cheap RX medication. The people seem nice overall. The hotel was amazing - comfortable beds, nice pool area, amazing view from the balcony. And complimentary broth and popsicles. Make sure you also order tea, their hot tea is pretty good.
    The hospital was just like a hospital. Maybe not quite state of the art, but everything functioned well and the staff are competent. The nurses and doctors were there anytime I needed something and even came to check on me to see if I was comfortable. Make sure to keep your compression socks, I forgot to take mine.
    I'm sure I've left out quite a bit - if you have specific questions, don't hesitate to ask. I can answer them here in case it helps other people as well.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from ATLSara in Share Goal Weight Fantasy... Evil Ones Welcome ;-)   
    I just don't want to end up like my dad - he takes 12 or so types of medication for everything from high blood pressure, hypertension, diabetes etc.
    I just want to be healthy.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from ATLSara in Share Goal Weight Fantasy... Evil Ones Welcome ;-)   
    I just don't want to end up like my dad - he takes 12 or so types of medication for everything from high blood pressure, hypertension, diabetes etc.
    I just want to be healthy.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Neese in 21 College Student Just Had Surgery, The Whole Shebang!   
    26, Grad student, getting sleeved tomorrow by Dr. Kelly.
    Can't wait
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from mizzliz83 in Hey July Sleevers!   
    Sleeve Date: July 20th
    Height: 5'10"
    Highest Weight: 337
    Surgery Weight: 286
    Goal Weight: 190
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Lissa in Are There Any Single Sleevers Out There..   
    This.
    As a guy, I feel the exact same way. I want to wear those frame hugging suits, regular sized shoes, and be able to buy off the rack at any department store and have it look great.
    I mean, I'm still interested in women (have a date this coming Friday) but showing up in a frumpy suit that's not fitted vs a suit that is? No brainer.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from blackanese25 in 5 Months Post Op And Im 16 Lbs From Goal! Prego Question N Pics   
    What a huge change in less than half a year! Congrats!
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Amytequilahouse in Any Smokers?   
    8 year smoker. I quit this past February with the aid of Chantix. Smoked for the first 2 weeks on the drug, then stopped. I only get a mild urge to smoke when I drink, but I've cut back on the drinking too so win/win.
    Some people hate the crazy dreams but I loved them.
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from boriquita2000 in Three Anxiety Filled Days Left   
    You made this decision for the betterment of yourself which directly benefits your family. I think thats motivation enough. You'll make it through just fine, I'm sure of it.
    Chin up!
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from angelakay2 in I Need To Hear How Your Anesthesia Was....i'm Petrified!   
    When I had surgery for my deviated septum, they knocked me out. It was funny because they told me to count back from 10 and I actually made it to 0. That's what they say anyways.
    It shouldn't be a huge deal, don't fret!
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from MGM in Dr. Kelly On July 20Th   
    Decided not to go the insurance route because their surgery date would interfere with my heavy college curriculum next semester (my last semester yay!).
    I've been speaking with Omar and he's done an awesome job so far. I haven't had many questions because most of them have already been answered either on this board or through my own research.
    Anyone else going around then?
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    Inline6E46 got a reaction from Aussiegirl in Are There Any Single Sleevers Out There..   
    There really arent very many single male sleevers... I guess that means I get first pick? Just kidding.
    It's great to see all the single sleevers out, I'm joining the ranks (been single for a few months, but was using the time to get myself on track) and glad to be here. I'm still on the 6 month diet/exercise regime and in month 2 I'm down 31 pounds. If my college schedule doesn't fit the surgery date, I'm just gonna do in Mexico. It's nice to have both options.
    Anyways, bring it on singles - were the ones who keep the party going!

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