PaulB 346 Posted July 15, 2012 I'm here 51 years old type 2 diabetic that needs to be on Insulin. I have slep-apnea Gout,Acid reflux and bad knees no high blood pressed low cholesterol . The surgery is being done so I can keep my job as a truck driver. I have spent 30 looking for the right driving job I found 6 years later it's killing me. Draw back to making $80.000 a year doing nothing but driving. That's my story Surgery date is August 1,2012 16 days to go. Have been on for about a month or so just got to this room. Will be back. PS I like the powder room we as men could learn somethings if you just listen ( that's what my wife keeps telling me anyways) haha she's funny 1 berniec reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwal79 99 Posted July 15, 2012 I'm here 51 years old type 2 diabetic that needs to be on Insulin. I have slep-apnea Gout' date='Acid reflux and bad knees no high blood pressed low cholesterol . The surgery is being done so I can keep my job as a truck driver. I have spent 30 looking for the right driving job I found 6 years later it's killing me. Draw back to making 80.000 a year doing nothing but driving. That's my story Surgery date is August 1,2012 16 days to go. Have been on for about a month or so just got to this room. Will be back. PS I like the powder room we as men could learn somethings if you just listen ( that's what my wife keeps telling me anyways) haha she's funny [/quote'] Welcome Paul b. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbstylun 57 Posted July 15, 2012 I'm here 51 years old type 2 diabetic that needs to be on Insulin. I have slep-apnea Gout' date='Acid reflux and bad knees no high blood pressed low cholesterol . The surgery is being done so I can keep my job as a truck driver. I have spent 30 looking for the right driving job I found 6 years later it's killing me. Draw back to making 80.000 a year doing nothing but driving. That's my story Surgery date is August 1,2012 16 days to go. Have been on for about a month or so just got to this room. Will be back.PS I like the powder room we as men could learn somethings if you just listen ( that's what my wife keeps telling me anyways) haha she's funny [/quote'] Welcome Paul. I too am a truck driver but have not been driving since 2011 because of my health. I had my surgery on June 6, 2012 and once I get my health back I'll be back on the road. Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk 1 berniec reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berniec 166 Posted July 15, 2012 No not really! The men need there space and a place to be able to come and talk about men issues without the prying eyes of females....with that being said.... ***Puts hands over eyes' date=' turns around and peace*** Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk[/quote'] Vamp you are too funny. You know the saying : this is a mans world but it wouldn't be nothing without a women or a girl. Lol. 1 TinyMamiOf3kids reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinking Don 365 Posted July 15, 2012 im a truck driver also and loosing the weight will save my job.....tuesday will finish my 6 month program my insurance required after that its just waiting for my approval 1 got2bethin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbstylun 57 Posted July 16, 2012 im a truck driver also and loosing the weight will save my job.....tuesday will finish my 6 month program my insurance required after that its just waiting for my approval What company do you work for? Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbstylun 57 Posted July 16, 2012 Welcome Paul. I too am a truck driver but have not been driving since 2011 because of my health. I had my surgery on June 6' date=' 2012 and once I get my health back I'll be back on the road. Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk[/quote'] Who do you drive for? Im looking to get back on thwart road and need a goose company to work for. Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted July 16, 2012 Sbstylum do you live around up state ny I work for a company called wadham transport in the overnight div we have Div in road drivers, gas haulers and milk haulers we cover the east coast Sorry my end hadent hired a new driver in the 6 years I have been here. Nobody quits this kind of money good company to work for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulB 346 Posted July 16, 2012 Big don good luck with the Insurance. Company their getting better at approvals I had to do the 6 month thing and all the rest . Doc submitted for approval 2 weeks later it came in the mail I'm 16 day from surgery. Good luck don its for the better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher 12 Posted July 16, 2012 I'm about to have RNY surgery in 6 1/2 hours!!! I'm scared to death, seriously having doubts about surgery. I'm 285 lbs and 41.8 bmi. Glad to see other guys having this surgery. I'll keep you updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwal79 99 Posted July 16, 2012 Chris, Good luck on your surgery. I'm 7 months out and have lost 220 lbs. it was the greatest decision I've ever made! I'll have you in my thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLCoggin 1,788 Posted July 16, 2012 Good day gentlemen! Don't know how I missed it but just discovered The Man Room today. So here are the vitals: 38 weeks post-op on Thursday 5' 9", weight is down 115 pounds and stabilized at 170 (surgeon's orders to start increasing calorie intake - first time in my life a doctor told me to eat more) Hypertension - off all meds and bp is actually running just a smidgen low but nothing to worry about Type 2 diabetes - gone Back and knee pain - gone Walking just under 3 miles, minimum of four times a week 34" waist, large in a polo shirt, 16 1/2" neck - loving every delicious second of it Most amazing journey of my life. The girls outnumber us here by about 10,000 to 1. Doing everything I can to get the word out to men and women alike - there is a way. It's not easy. But it is easier - and that makes all the difference in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berniec 166 Posted July 16, 2012 Good day gentlemen! Don't know how I missed it but just discovered The Man Room today. So here are the vitals:[*]38 weeks post-op on Thursday [*]5' 9"' date=' weight is down 115 pounds and stabilized at 170 (surgeon's orders to start increasing calorie intake - first time in my life a doctor told me to eat more) [*']Hypertension - off all meds and bp is actually running just a smidgen low but nothing to worry about [*]Type 2 diabetes - gone [*]Back and knee pain - gone [*]Walking just under 3 miles, minimum of four times a week [*]34" waist, large in a polo shirt, 16 1/2" neck - loving every delicious second of it Most amazing journey of my life. The girls outnumber us here by about 10,000 to 1. Doing everything I can to get the word out to men and women alike - there is a way. It's not easy. But it is easier - and that makes all the difference in the world. Where's you picture at so that we can see who we are talking too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DLCoggin 1,788 Posted July 17, 2012 It's coming Bernie - promise! 1 my3stars reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrinking Don 365 Posted July 17, 2012 What company do you work for? Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk I drive for g lopes construction out of taunton mass I am a dirt dummy lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites