longhorn

My Dad was diagnosed with this same condition - Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC). I don't know how many he had going but it was so bad he had no energy. Walking from the couch to the kitchen wore him out. After diagnosis he had surgery where they electrically stimulated the part of the heart that was out of rhythm and caused it to get back in sync. After that he has been great and totally back to normal.
Good luck to you Barbann. I know waiting is frustrating. Hopefully whatever this is will not be an issue for your sleeve date.

Ok, I see. 5 years since surgery does not make me a veteran. Guess it should be called the talkative vets forum.
Thanks.

Ok, I see. 5 years since surgery does not make me a veteran. Guess it should be called the talkative vets forum.
Thanks.

Ok, I see. 5 years since surgery does not make me a veteran. Guess it should be called the talkative vets forum.
Thanks.

Ok, I see. 5 years since surgery does not make me a veteran. Guess it should be called the talkative vets forum.
Thanks.

Great simulated conversation. I think I really like your buddies!!
My recommendation. Don't tell them a darn thing. They don't need to know. You don't need them to know. And based on how you describe them I doubt they will ever even notice you are not eating the beer and wings. They will be clueless which is fine. You aint looking for empathy for them. Just fun. You can get the empathy from your wife or mom if you really want it. That's the path I took and it worked out just fine. Nobody ever noticed or asked a thing. And after I had dropped the weight they just thought I had got my inner athlete on cause I was running all the time.
BTW.....we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had, we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had. Love the username!

Great simulated conversation. I think I really like your buddies!!
My recommendation. Don't tell them a darn thing. They don't need to know. You don't need them to know. And based on how you describe them I doubt they will ever even notice you are not eating the beer and wings. They will be clueless which is fine. You aint looking for empathy for them. Just fun. You can get the empathy from your wife or mom if you really want it. That's the path I took and it worked out just fine. Nobody ever noticed or asked a thing. And after I had dropped the weight they just thought I had got my inner athlete on cause I was running all the time.
BTW.....we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had, we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had. Love the username!

Great simulated conversation. I think I really like your buddies!!
My recommendation. Don't tell them a darn thing. They don't need to know. You don't need them to know. And based on how you describe them I doubt they will ever even notice you are not eating the beer and wings. They will be clueless which is fine. You aint looking for empathy for them. Just fun. You can get the empathy from your wife or mom if you really want it. That's the path I took and it worked out just fine. Nobody ever noticed or asked a thing. And after I had dropped the weight they just thought I had got my inner athlete on cause I was running all the time.
BTW.....we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had, we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had. Love the username!

Great simulated conversation. I think I really like your buddies!!
My recommendation. Don't tell them a darn thing. They don't need to know. You don't need them to know. And based on how you describe them I doubt they will ever even notice you are not eating the beer and wings. They will be clueless which is fine. You aint looking for empathy for them. Just fun. You can get the empathy from your wife or mom if you really want it. That's the path I took and it worked out just fine. Nobody ever noticed or asked a thing. And after I had dropped the weight they just thought I had got my inner athlete on cause I was running all the time.
BTW.....we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had, we're the 3 best friends that anyone ever had. Love the username!

Thanks everyone for the kind words.
For those asking about the running. I just started out walking every day and increased from there. Once I was in decent shape the next step was to ramp it up by running. Then running more and more. It is enjoyable and allows me to worry less about the types of food I do eat. I really don't worry about the food types. I eat what I want. Of course the sleeve keeps me reigned in still.
As for motivation. I try to workout every day. I probably average 6 days a week. The days I feel tired and least want to work out are the days I force myself to do it. Most other days are not that hard. So far its all been worth it. I also consider it making time for myself.
Just start working out. Slowly and then build up from there. You don't need a fancy gym or big class of people. You just need a treadmill or a street to walk/run on. The more you progress the easier it gets both as a habit and the actual effort involved.
Anyways, that is what I've found. You can do it!!!!!
Happy New Year everyone!
Longhorn

Thanks ladies! Not too many men on here, huh.
Sounds like there may be some hope for some of the foods I am used to eating. Other foods maybe not so much. Just don't want to be on a hunting trip and suddenly start talking to my buddies about the delicious quiche and squash casserole I enjoyed the night before. Then I'd have to hand in my man card. Although if I can hand in my fat card along with it maybe even that is okay. :party4: