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BT816

Gastric Sleeve Patients
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About BT816

  • Rank
    Senior Member
  • Birthday 08/10/1982

About Me

  • Biography
    Music Lover & Dad of 2 Amazing Daughters
  • Gender
    Male
  • Occupation
    Investment Analyst
  • City
    Kansas City
  • State
    MO

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  1. BT816

    Where does everyone live? (General area)

    Howdy, neighbor. Raymore, MO here!
  2. Flying later today, and loving the complete lack of anxiety - it's a real NSV. When I went on a trip this time last year, I spent days worried about whether or not I'd need a seat belt extender, researching seat widths and checking to see if the flight was full hoping no one would sit by me. Haven't given it one thought this year!

    I do still have to deal with the whole aspect of being 6'4" and flying, but I'm cool with that. Bring on the cramped spaces! :D

    1. Orchids&Dragons

      Orchids&Dragons

      That's one way to make traveling less stressful - congrats!

  3. BT816

    Need advice...trail half marathon

    This is awesome, Mike, way to go! I just signed up for my first trail half marathon, it's the first weekend in October. I did a road half marathon last month, but I love hiking and I'm way more interested in doing more trail running than road. Love all the pics, keep up the great work!
  4. BT816

    What tracking device do you own?

    I've used the FitBit Blaze for 18 months or so, and it is still in great condition. I'm happy with it, overall, but was thinking about moving to one of the Garmin Forerunner's soon. I'd like to get some more advanced running/HR stats that the FitBit doesn't offer.
  5. BT816

    Pooping is stressful!

    I found the Kirkland brand stool softeners worked fairly well. On the opposite end of the spectrum, I had to cut my run short this morning and walk the last mile home with my cheeks clenched for dear life. Of course, I can go a few days without a BM and then it hits at the absolute worst time. Now, that was stressful!
  6. Three days to go until my first half marathon, and feeling pretty good! Got my last "long run" in over the weekend, a bit over 11 miles. I'll be just shy of 10 months post-op when I run on Saturday and it's been a great ride so far!

  7. BT816

    Weighed in today!

    Fantastic work, sir!
  8. I'm almost always in the 1200-1500 range right now at nine months post-op. My dietitian increased my calorie intake a bit following my six-month follow-up visit based on my increased ability to exercise. Typically, I'll hit 100-110g protein and I'm not perfect so my calorie count does include a cookie now and then. At this point I'm running ~4 hours a week and doing strength training 2-3 times a week, so I try to stay closer to 1500 cal/day. Weight-loss wise, I've shed about 85% of my excess weight (225 being my initial goal, but looking at myself at 243 right now I think I should aim for something lower than 225) so I am only losing a pound or two a week right now. That's the way it goes so I'm fine with that, have still seen difference in measurements & clothes fitting over the past few months despite the slower weight loss.
  9. BT816

    BIG Milestone!

    Way to go!
  10. BT816

    New Premier Protein flavor!!!!

    Oh snap, thanks for the heads up on the Sam's sale! It's already a good deal at the $16.99 or whatever they are normally, but I'll be loading up at $12.99! I think the last ones I got had a Feb. 2019 expiration so I can store up. I might have to go this evening and avoid the Saturday morning crowd.
  11. BT816

    Where does everyone live? (General area)

    Kansas City, MO here!
  12. Finally breaking out of a month-long, self-inflicted stall. I found out the hard way that you can still squeeze plenty of empty calories and carbs into your tiny stomach if you aren't being disciplined & following your plan. Back on track, now, and just broke into triple digits! Gonna stay focused, keep tracking and make sure protein goals are always met. :D

    1. TammyA

      TammyA

      Good for you! Glad you're back on track and wishing you the best!

  13. BT816

    Calories at 4 months

    I'm just over four months out now, and usually end the day around 1000-1100 calories. I've never received a specific target from my doc or nutritionist, but since I recently increased my protein goals my calories went up a bit as well.

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