Gary Bentz

My spouse is a dear, fully supporting me in my efforts to get healthy again. Here in MA it is about 20 degrees out. Biting cold. Well, I got a nice fire going on in the backyard and invited her to join me! No too cold she said. Ok so I'll enjoy it while you watch TV. I went in the house just now, she hugged me and said, "I should have come out, that was awfully nice of you." Awe, I truly love that girl. I went back out and she just called me in because she was making a nice supper for me. M mmmm! Potatoe Soup with bacon and onions. Bread sticks on the side! I do love that girl, but we've quite a ways to go VSG wise....???? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Other Beans 12 - 15 % of RDA g or Iron. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Black Beans have 70 cals per 1/4 cup serving, and most importantly have 25% of the RSA of Iron. Good way to get iron into your system. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Hi Connie. My name is Gary Bentz and I am 59 years old. I am in Massachusetts. You? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Patriots fan here, and NO he didn't cheat! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I also notice that eating high Protein changes how my taste buds taste other foods. Not necessarily bad, just different. Odd, subtle. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

How come I can't see any pictures? Is there a switch I need to set? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

What exactly is a Mini Gastric bypass? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I used to have an English teacher who would answer the question "Can I go to the bathroom?" with "Yes you can, but you may not!". I always hated that teacher, but I did learn the difference between CAN and MAY. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I'm going for my mtg with the surgeon. Nervous, but I know I have nothing to worry about. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Why does 299.9 look sooooo much better than 300? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had surgery yet, but I am now craving 3 beers and some chicken wings. Did I say am now. Should be had.... Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Oh yeah, headaches. Just imagine how your knees are gonna feel in a year.... Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Follow the docs orders. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Poorly Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Way to go! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Good for you! Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

School vacation. June 2017 Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Anybody here feel anger waiting for surgery? Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Literally "broke my back". Herniated disk from... well you guessed it. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

The posts about putting rolls of quarters in pockets to set an artificial highest weight at first weigh in is sickening. Lying from the start.... Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

I first went to my PCP together advice. She knows me well and was instrumental in getting me on the righttrack.. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Progress, celebrate any kind of progress. I just ordered a salad with oil and vinegar instead of ranch dressing. Not a great change, but something I am proud of. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

VSG is a marathon, not a sprint. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App

Crystal Light works for me. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App