BillOh
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I took blood pressure medicine every single day of my 40s. Now, 7 days into my 50s, I've been totally off of hypertension medicine for more than a month. Tonight -120/70
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No more blood pressure medicine
BillOh replied to BillOh's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm partially bragging so I can get recognition like yours, thanks :biggrin: And I hope it can help to motivate others. My wife's success was a definite motivation for me. -
Central Ohio Get Together - July 11, 2009
BillOh replied to SpecialK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Is what I meant to say. -
I had this problem for years because, like many of us, I was on blood pressure medicine, specifically a diuretic, that also depletes your potassium and I was taking a potassium supplement, now that I am off that medicine, things are much better, I'll ask my doctor about stopping the potassium when I see him next.
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I was just wondering am I alone
BillOh replied to tenater's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My first few days were very similar. I was fortunate to have a wife who went through the same thing and insisted on taking the first week and and spending it with me. So I got lots of rest, relaxation and with in 2 weeks I felt back to normal and feeling better than ever -
When you first get banded is it totally empty?
BillOh replied to Dreamjeans's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That probably covers it. I wondered the same thing and from casual observation here, it seems like about 75% of the time there is no fill at the time of surgery. My surgeon seems to go longer than most and won't do a fill for 8 weeks. -
Just wanted to share my stupidity!
BillOh replied to travelinsnorkel's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
These days,with the H1N1, your lucky they let you on. I had a similar experience on a cruise ship, our first cruise surgery for both my wife and I. You don't want to appear sick on a ship for fear they will quarantine you. -
Do you have the date on that one? I would love to do that as well, if I'm not already signed up for a 5K here. I did run the last 2 times I was in Erie, compared to Columbus, I had forgotten about all those hills. Columbus, is flat. (pun intended) Never mind, I looked it up, they are doing a 5k 10k at the same time, its 2 weeks after the one i have scheduled here in Columbus, will have to give it some thought.
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Want to start running...need encouragement
BillOh replied to Claudine1975's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Many times during running your so busy just trying to "make it" you can forget to breath or breath shallow. Every so often during your run, take as deep a breath as you can. It can be amazing how your energy returns. -
Want to start running...need encouragement
BillOh replied to Claudine1975's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Thanks KR. On the subject of running and encourgement, I got some more today. 6 months ago, I couldn't run 1/4 mile. -
Want to start running...need encouragement
BillOh replied to Claudine1975's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I'm actually looking forward to getting up at 6:30am on a Saturday for 5K #4. My first one at 50 years old. Another good cause, a benefit for the families of fallen law enforcement officers. -
Relax a while, its too soon after surgery to worry about getting in shape, concentrate on the eating part now and then worry about getting back into shape. Let yourself heal. It will be even easier to get back in shape after dropping 40 or so. For the first time, my legs now look like they did when I was 18. Now, I just need to remodel the front porch.
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Central Ohio Get Together - July 11, 2009
BillOh replied to SpecialK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I promise to make this one, This past weekend turned out to be the weekend from Hell, despite the fact that it was my 50th birthday. I promise to try and make July, but hopefully it won't appear that I am making it to gloat about being in Onederland and making my goal (I hope) I did enjoy going to a support group at OSU where they did a clothing exchange. Us bandsters are a majority at those meetings typically. -
N E 1 been Banded at Mt. Carmel col, oh
BillOh replied to Lady Q T's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Impressive pre-surgery loss, I'll bet you do well. -
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From the album: Before and After
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Sooo close to ONEderland ... 200.6 ... looking for REWARD ideas
BillOh replied to Iwanttotriagain's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
How about a specially minted coin to Celebrate the date. :wink: -
excuse us gentlemen, a poll from the ladies
BillOh replied to want_so_bad's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
B4-----BINGO! Was going to say that, but you beat me to it. -
Well, I used the band as an excuse for her to be on top for a month. I drove in about a week.
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Am I the only man in this forum? I kid, sort of.
BillOh replied to pixelsmack's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I just recently discovered this forum had its own Men's section. -
I just wanted to post one more pic. That is me, #16, no longer obese, off BP medicine, and hope to soon be officially cleared of sleep Apnea.
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IT went great. Bettered my best time by more than 2 minutes My wife ran the entire 5k for the first time with no walking. Looking forward to the next one.
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Want to start running...need encouragement
BillOh replied to Claudine1975's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Started the first day of my 50's (Yes, that is a hint for recognition) with a 2.4 mile run through the hood. Running in the morning is great, no traffic to deal with and for the most part, no people. The only person I saw was my brother in law Jim out watering his flowers. Not happy about canceling the birthday party I have been looking forward to for years. My mom's sister died, so that would have taken a 3rd of the guest away. -
Good Bye Terrible Two's.... Hello ONEderland!!!
BillOh replied to MissBS's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope to join you in the next week or two. Congrats. -
Central Ohio Get Lapband Sharing - June 13, 2009
BillOh replied to SpecialK's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I promise to make the next one, had to head out of town suddenly due to death in the family.
