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I've used mine a few times now and let me start by saying that I have never used a regular foam roller before.... it is intense? YES! but it feels amazing. So if you're like me and haven't used a foam roller ever, it will take you a while to use your full weight on the roller. The other thing I need to mention is that it does leave bruises on my legs, but for what it does, it's well worth it and I wouldn't complain about the bruises at all.

I ordered it last week, I should be getting it hopefully by the end of this week. Fingers crossed. I will let you know what I think when I get it!

oh my bad lol I thought you were talking about cycling lol I worked at my gym for 5 years while I was in univ. so the instructors tried adjusting the seat height so many times, just didn't work... I could always try the shorts you were talking about tho, that might help for sure! Thanks for the tip, I might give that a go again (I lost 100 pounds before in univ, and then gained it back when I went up north to work) however, I'm working on it! Thanks again!

I dont think the cycling will work... I have tried and tried and tried before, but the seats hurt my a$$... I have tried piling on the towels for padding but to no avail can I get it to work. I wanted to try the spin classes way back when.. no luck! I cant even manage for 30 seconds.

Awesome thanks for all the tips and suggestions guys

Hey guys. I have quietly been following in the background as I'm no where near where you guys are. However, I am lost, and need some help. A little background info: Surgery in Puerto Vallarta on Jan 21st HW: 274.5, Pre-op Weight: 261.4, SW: 239.8, CW: 218.6 (Clearly a slow loser, but have lost a lot of inches and had a 4 weeks stall early out) I have signed up for a 10k race Sept 22 I finished the 5k runner app, and can currently run for an hour including a 5 min warm up and 5 min cool down (My 50 min is my max, and cant push past that right now, seem to lose my steam around the 30 min mark) However, I am not a fast runner like most of you. I am up to 6.61km in 60 min. I was running this 3-4 times a week and have been researching this past weekend and read that I should be doing ONE long run a week and the rest shorter, slower, and some interval training. (I also do cardio kick boxing once a week) So this past week I have lost 0 after running 27k The previous week I ran 25k and lost 1.6 I would really like to see the scale move, my goal would be 170? If i could get there I'd be happy. I was 185-190 when I worked out and lost 100 pounds before and I was fairly happy with that and could never get any lower without starving myself. If I went any lower than 170 (based on my 185-190) I think I might start to look a little sick Here's where I need help. I think I've obviously entered the "starvation" area. I burn 650-700 calories each time I run or do cardio kickboxing. I eat lets say 1100 calories a day, get 80+grams of protein and strive for 2L+ of water a day. My BMR is roughly 1785. I clearly in a calorie deficit and running my ass off but the scale is refusing to move with the work I'm putting in. The inches went down mostly 0.25 of a inch (went up that much in a few spots too) but hips -0.75 and thighs -0.5 in 2 weeks. What do you guys think in terms of calories for what I'm doing? I work out 4-5 days a week. Re-adjusting now for 2-3 shorter easier runs (or 2 runs and 1 walk), 1 long run trying to increase 0.5k every week or even 2 weeks, and then cardio kickboxing once a week (I also do some weights after that), and I also do a warm up and short workout with the kids I teach twice a week (mostly arms and abs) My specialist (retired surgeon) told me NOT to go into starvation mode when I met him after I got back from surgery and here I am finding myself smack dab in the middle of it... but how do you eat more!? ( I mean I could with no problem) but doesnt that defeat the purpose of the surgery? I am 11 weeks out and eating 1100 calories as it is (I was at 800 and had headaches, specialist said it was too little for me and to move to 1000 calories, problems solved when I did) But I am scared to increase the calories anymore....like I already think I eat too many calories compared to most people at 11 weeks out! What are your opinions!? I also tried to order those energy squares but it was 26.00 shipping to Canada... if I go to the states I will order and ship it there (thats a 2 hour event) since shipping is much more reasonable... any other suggestions on what to eat mid run during the long runs? Should I just drink some chocolate milk? Thanks for any info! It is much appreciated. I don't go see the specialist until the 23rd..It's so confusing since everything talks about loading up on carbs... so I'm kind of lost. Yesterday I burnt just shy of 2500 calories and ate not even 1100... I am not sure what I should be doing at all so frustrated, and want the scale to move!

The Amerimed Hospital is Peurto Vallarta is brand new. It's amazing. Your room is more like a suite than a hospital room. I went alone to PV from Canada for surgery. I was completely fine.

YES! I was there on Jan 21st for surgery with Dr Joya. Can't say enough great things about the hospital/staff. I would do it again in a heart beat.

I am SOOO tired of trying to explain the basics to people who try to offer advice and know nothing about this surgery/my needs post op... 2L of Water is great but maybe try drinking more (how about you try it when you have to stop drinking 1/2 hour before and after... you let me know if you can get anymore in), but you know what comment makes me want to FREAK out!? "you need to be eating more than 1000 calories, that's way too little" FML

Jan 21st, down 37 pounds... 21.6 pre-op, 15.4 post op

7 weeks out, and have only lost 15.4 pounds. I was just in a 4 week stall that finally broke today.... seeing other peoples large numbers and "hey look I've lost 120 pounds in 5 months" made me crawl into a dark hole for the past couple days... doing better since the stall finally/hopefully broke.

Dr. Joya gave me one in Mexico

LOL Nothing wrong with a little extracurricular exercise! I couldn't believe that at 2 weeks out (-47 pounds from highest weight) I was able to donate 6 garbage bags of clothes to the womens abuse center. I was thinking maybe at 2 months out I'd be able to wear the things I'm wearing now, but not after 2 weeks. Over the past 2 weeks I've lost more inches, and gained a little on the scale. It's frustrating and hard to wrap your mind around that concept!?

I was actually going to ask for an ultra sound of my liver, to see how much improvement there is since Aug when I had one for the bariatric center in my city.

Old clothes fitting is definitely a great feeling! I will definitely agree with you there!