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Sunday was 5 years post op...Some thoughts - Should have posted sooner...Got busy with work and errands.  I've posted 3 new pictures on my profile.  A lot of people want to see the process (or decay) of what the years look ...

Sunday was 5 years post op...Some thoughts - Should have posted sooner...Got busy with work and errands.  I've posted 3 new pictures on my profile.  A lot of people want to see the process (or decay) of what the years look li...

Bicycle changing society... - As I was coming home from shopping on my bike, I was thinking about a story I read in Bicycle Magazine.  Thought I would share some of the highlights... The Good Life The hotte...

Beer...Intense taste post WLS - So my wife and I ate at a local microbrewery this afternoon.  I got 1 oz of beer (asked for something that was closest to a German beer...Lager).  It has been about 6 years since I...

Bike rentals on the streets in Paris...catching on - I saw this in Bicycling Magazine today.  Had a friend go the Stockholm this summer...Using a debit card he would rent a bike for 3-4 hours...Could drop it off anywhere in the city ...

What exercises can be done for those with a bad ba - This question comes up about every other week...With very little responces.  Just thought we could brainstorm on what people can do.  I have a bad back...Doctor's wanted to operate...

Anyone have a salastic band added to their RNY?? - I'll explain for those of you who don't know...But would really like to hear from you who had it put in with your RNY.  Several years ago certain WLS surgeons would put in a band...

What ever happened to silastic bands?? - I'll explain for those of you who don't know...But would really like to hear from you who had it put in with your RNY.  Several years ago certain WLS surgeons would put in a band a...

For you post op guys...What foods do you crave?? - Thought we could get a thread going on what are some of your trigger foods...Things your mind or body craves.  Here are some of mine...In no special order; chocolate chips (semi sw...

How do you decide which bike route to take... - When going on different routes I have to weigh the quality of the road, traffic, traffic lights, shade (trees).  Just wondering if some of you will take a bumpier road, if it is mo...

High sodium intake and osteoporosis... - Was reading the January Prevention Magazine, (yeah, one of the few guys that read it).  So aside from higher cancer risk, diabetes, dementia, sleep apnea, and kidney disease...Salt...

If I am cold at night...Should I wear a nightcap?? - So as many of you know...Post WLS you can get cold (very cold in the winter).  Throw fashion out the window...I'm turning 56 in September!!  Would it make sense to wear a nightcap ...

It's that time you year...Time to talk some FOOTBA - Well the SF Giants are sinking in the west, so my sights go toward football at this time.  Both the 49ers and Raiders don't look good at all...Neither have an elite (or good) quate...

The Men's Forum here at OH... - Hey Guys (men)...Just a reminder we have a Men's Forum here at OH.  It is a great group of guys and very supportive.  Check us out and bookmark it if you like what you see.  Brian ...

Reminder to read your labels... - I'm shopping at the local dollar store (it's called 99 Cent Only).  So I grab some cole slaw (it says homestyle Reser's Fine Foods).  Thinking no big deal...mostly cabbage and ca...

A reminder to read food labels... - I'm shopping at the local dollar store (it's called 99 Cent Only).  So I grab some cole slaw (it says homestyle Reser's Fine Foods).  Thinking no big deal...mostly cabbage and carr...

Heard a new one today...Oatmeal can help you go to - Was talking with a friend (coworker) about my sleeping problems.  He said "have you tried oatmeal before bed"?  He said the carb rush will make you sleepy and will aid with the sle...

Do you listen to music when you ride your bike?? - I forget if I asked this before or not.  Was listening to some Jackson Browne and was thinking this would be great to listen to while riding my bike...Then I'm thinking..."Are you ...

Those of you over 6 months post op...Are there cer - Really I'm looking for those over a year out...But people will feel left out and need to respond.  Is there 1 or 2 items you will use to get that full feeling that many of us crave...

The Men's Forum here at OH... - Hey Guys (men)...Just a reminder we have a Men's Forum here at OH.  It is a great group of guys and very supportive.  Check us out and bookmark it if you like what you see.  Brian ...

Paleo Diet...5000 calories a day and losing weight - So I was on vacation this past week.  Struck up a conversation with a man from Denmark in a Super 8 Motel in Nevada.  His girlfriend is a doctor and I suspect he is a medical docto...

Hitting a stall?? This is a repost... - Disregard if you have seen this before.  But for you new people who hit a stall for several weeks and feel frustrated that the scale is not moving the copy and paste below may help...

Bike routes... - I've mentioned this before but thought it worth repeating.  You can go to Google Maps...Type in your own area...Click on more info and pull up local bike routes in your area.  I th...

What can and can't GPS do?? - So I was wondering how far I walked today at work.  So much of it is back and forth or around in circles.  Yes, I know with a pedometer I will get a close idea how far I walked.  B...