rsturgill

I was getting constipated after my lapband surgery quite often. The only thing that has worked for me is a prescription powder called Polyethelene Glycol 3350, NF Powder for Oral Solution. Just mix with coffee or tea or water every morning and it works great. I have not had a problem since I started taking it. Was banded in 04 and have lost 150 lbs so far. Good luck and give this stuff a try and you will be regular again.:party: Bob

By making the decision to have lapband surgery done in the first place means that you are making a commitment to not eat like a glutton and to change the way we think about food.I was banded in 04 and have lost 150 lbs so far. I have not overstuffed myself one single time since surgery and that alone made it all worthwhile. I feel bad for the guy that had his band removed ,but he never made the commitment.

Hi cowboysfan,Your career is very impressive and I can tell you love it.Sounds complicated and you must be one smart cookie. I am also a TV and movie addict and could not live without them. I watch alot of Animal Planet and National Geographic and of course plenty of sports including golf,bowling,pool and auto racing. Sorry to hear one of your animals has to go to the vet. Dog or cat? I am an animal lover too but don't have one because I live by myself and would be constantly worried about it. Would prefer to have West Highland Terrier or a small type of dog. My last pet was a female red Doberman and she was really loyal. Had to have her put to sleep due to cancer and was one of the saddest days of my life.Well I don't want to bum you out or anything and it was a long time ago (1980's)I'll give you my E-mail adress in next private message and I could get your's if it is OK. Can send you pictures of my car. Bob

Hey cowboysfan,Been way too cold up here,we keep getting hit with one snowstorm after another with one supposed to come tonight and in the morning. Makes my job more difficult than it should be. I have a local run which takes me to Indiana (one state to the west) and I am home everyday usually by 4:30 or 5:00 PM.Living with the seasonal changes is kind of cool but I get tired of winter about this time of year. Will let you know how the Grisham novel is and his books usually get turned into movies. I love good action adventures and romantic comedies like "Jerry McGuire" Also enjoy Sylvester Styllone and Arnold Schwartzennager movies.Typical guy stuff huh? I could send you a picture of my Chevelle if you are interested in seeing it. Very cool car and in excellent condition ,can't wait to get out of the garage this spring and summer.What kind of work do you do? Hope it is interesting and you enjoy doing it. Not too happy about going to work tomorrow but at least it is Friday. Talk too you soon and have great weekend. Bob

Hi cowboysfan, I never cared much for the Eagles especially since Dick Vermeal started crying on TV when they lost the Superbowl,think it was in the early nineties.Mostly getting tired of seeing the same teams in the playoffs(Patriots,Colts). Was thinking that it would be great to have to suffer through 79 degree weather in the middle of winter. I have been freezing up here in Toledo,not to mention it costs a fortune to heat my house.I have a 9ft. pool table at home and stay indoors whenever I can get away with it. Friends stop over to play pool all the time. I am also an avid reader and some of my favorite authors are John Grisham,Michael Chriton and Wilbur Smith to name a few.Just received the brand new Grisham novel (The Appeal) from the library and it is going to be a cannot put down type of book. Can't wait till spring because last September I bought a 66 Chevelle and it is really cool.Looking forward to taking it to classic car shows and just go cruising. Time to go for now, I have to get up way too early(5:00 AM) to go to work. Have a great day tomorrow. Bob

Hello cowboysfan, I'm looking forward to football season too. Never was much of a Browns or Bengals fan because they lose too much! Still pulling for the Cowboys however not as enthusiastic as you are being raised as a fan and living close by. I play pool for fun too, the league I,m in is open to anyone willing to compete. I play better than the average bear,but you won,t be seeing me on TV or anything.We just got hit with another snow storm and it makes my job(driving big trucks) a real pain in the butt.Hopefully winter will be over soon and I can't wait till spring.Do you like any other sports? I enjoy playing golf and ping-pong too.Before my surgery I could only watch other people having fun, now I live a much more active lifestyle and it seems like there is not enough hours in a day.After work I usually work out for 30 minutes and thinking about bumping it up to 45 minutes. Hope things are going smooth for you and to hear from you soon. Bob

Hi Cowboysfan, Having lapband surgery was definetly the best thing that has ever happened to me. I tried everything and could not lose an ounce!My life is so much fuller and exciting than ever before.I work out at home with an elliptical and recumbent bike and some free weights.That is so convenient to have a gym at your work. It would be difficult to make up any excuses for not working out huh? I have a 9ft pool table at home and also play in a 9ball league at the pool hall. I have played cut throat when there is more than 2 people to compete. I am also an NFL fan and I loved the Cowboys when Roger Staubach was playing for them. Keep the good work and all of those deserving compliments will be coming for a long time. Bye for now and I wish you the best of luck. Bob

Hi Cowboysfan, Congratulations on your weight loss, that is great! I'm sure you will lose plenty more. I discovered there is much quicker results with excercise and drinking alot of water. I see you are pool player too! I like to play 9-ball and straight pool. Keep up the good work and positive attitude. Later,Bob

Hello, My name is Bob Sturgill and I am from Toledo, Oh. Was banded 10/04 by Dr. Duckett in St. Lukes Hospital in Maumee, Oh. I started at 389 lbs. and am down to 253 lbs. currently.The surgery was the best decision I have ever made and my life has changed from sedentary to actively seeking new goals and excercising regularly.New to LBT and hope you all enjoy your journey as much as I have.