Fiddleman

I have a gallbladder and the closest thing to pepto bismal I am taking is my PPI. Pain comes and goes, but is not sharp all the time. Mostly it is like an ache. No movement of pain. I had a scan for potential gallbladder issues around month 3, but was not found to have any issues with it. None.

I think I will see the PCP about this next week. Thanks!

Hi there. I have been seriously sleepy today, took two naps and still feel like I should just go to bed. My diet and drinking is not any different. Taking the same vitamins. I am 7.5 months out so this is kind of unusual. Not sure if it makes a difference, but I have observed also that urine has been foamy on multiple occasions ( unusual), feces is a lighter color and stomach area has been aching a lot over last few days. At least two nights this week had some night sweats. Also had some minor aches in one location on lower right back. A sort of deep ache. Not sure what to think about these symptoms or if they have anything at all to do with terrible case of just wanting to sleep today. Let me know what you think. I normally have tons of energy from 5am when I rise to 9:30 pm when I turn in for sleep.

Thanks for the information and motivational pep talk. I am going to check out the Everett Cross Train facility tomorrow and see about becoming a member. http://crossfiteverett.com/ Although rule 5) has me worried: http://crossfiteverett.com/gym-rules/ Sounds like this is what I need in my journey to optimizing my health. The monthly cost is not too bad either @ 120 for training 3x a week.

I take 6 250 mg chews a day around 3 daily meals @ 6:00am, 12pm and 6pm. It has been working out pretty well since surgery. I try and wait 30-45 minutes in between eating protein and taking the chews. They are also yummy and my little treat during the day.

That is a really great idea! Wish I did this way back when starting solids. Probably would have slimed far fewer times.

Cool, I used to travel quite a bit to the east cost from Seattle for my job, but have not since my surgery. They are finally lifting the travel restrictions a bit now that the economy is not tanking as bad. Knock on wood. Psyched to see how my 180 lb hiney fits in the airplane seat ( coach). Absolutely hated flying middle seat coach when I was 360 (5 hours of being squished and ashamed).

Yup, was a big fan.

Just a suggestion, but are you near your open enrollment period? The reason I ask is because my insurance is also UHC, but I paid a little extra in my monthly premiums for the premium plus package. About 400 extra a month for my wife and I above what my employer will pay. UHC had no problem approving us under the premium plus. Is that an option?

Awesome!

Love that one too!

These phrases sound like good bumper stickers or tshirts! Awesome!

Any idea if they will set off metal detectors (eg airport)?

I am asking for two reasons: 1. Not to get injured 2. Train for my first race

I have heard that it is a good idea to run with an incline on the treadmill, so I tried that today. 5k at 1-2%, alternating depending on when I got too tired at 2.0%. Is this a good incline to start with? I did OK, but ran the 5k about 3 min slower @ 28 min. What would you recommend as a progressive training so I get uses to running hills in about 2 weeks. Not too tired, but quads are burning a little ( good right?). I also felt my IT bands tighten a bit while running.