massphatness 04:37 PM 03-10-2010
Keep chugging along brother!
You may have mentioned this before but how has the weight loss affected your cigar smoking?
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Don Fernando 12:40 AM 03-11-2010
None at all Vin, only the first 3 weeks after the surgery I couldn't smoke, but after the initial three weeks I could smoke what I want, when I want, just like before.
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Don Fernando 09:35 AM 04-03-2010
stepped on the scale this morning, lost 84 lbs since mid september. I'm getting there! I'm still a big boy with my 305lbs, but just 6 months ago it was much worse.
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MedicCook 09:54 AM 04-03-2010
Darrell 09:55 AM 04-03-2010
Originally Posted by Don Fernando:
stepped on the scale this morning, lost 84 lbs since mid september. I'm getting there! I'm still a big boy with my 305lbs, but just 6 months ago it was much worse.
Good work!
:-)
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Savvy 10:58 AM 04-03-2010
Keep it up Ferd. Both you and Simon looked great at the herf, hoping to not recognize either of you at the next one

:-) Keep it up
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Don Fernando 02:56 AM 09-02-2010
had a few appointments at the hospital last week and this week. I lost little over 98 lbs in almost a year time, my bloodwork is all good, cholestorol etc are all within the right margins, blood pressure 128/82, which is fine too. My BMI dropped from 56½ to 42½ which is an awesome drop.
The surgeon wanted to do the second part of the surgery (the actual splitting of the Duo Denum) asap but I decided to wait till after EPIC.
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longknocker 05:02 AM 09-02-2010
Originally Posted by Don Fernando:
had a few appointments at the hospital last week and this week. I lost little over 98 lbs in almost a year time, my bloodwork is all good, cholestorol etc are all within the right margins, blood pressure 128/82, which is fine too. My BMI dropped from 56½ to 42½ which is an awesome drop.
The surgeon wanted to do the second part of the surgery (the actual splitting of the Duo Denum) asap but I decided to wait till after EPIC.
Awesome News, Ferdie!

:-) Congrats, My Brother!
:-)
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JDTexan 05:43 AM 09-02-2010
What a thread to read, congrats on all your progress.
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Mr.Italy 07:10 AM 09-02-2010
e-man67 07:12 AM 09-02-2010
That is quite an accomplishment! Congrats and stay focused!
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Chingas 07:36 AM 09-02-2010
Ok I'll admit, I didn't read all 11 pages but the first and the last. Ferdie, keep it up Brother. Sounds like your in the right direction and doing well.
I didn't catch thru my scan info on employment but I'm hoping you found yourself a job with much less stress!
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BlackDog 07:44 AM 09-02-2010
Great news Ferdie. Congrats on your success!
:-)
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Da Klugs 08:02 AM 09-02-2010
You should be quite proud of yourself. Taking control of you life and doing what you had to to move it to a better place is ... an inspiration.
Keep up the good work.
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hotreds 08:10 AM 09-02-2010
Congratulations! I, too need to drop more than a few lbs and know how hard it is! Keep up the great work! Bravo! Gefeliciteerd!
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kaisersozei 07:46 AM 09-03-2010
Don Fernando 07:01 AM 10-11-2010
just got a call from the hospital, the next surgery is scheduled for november the 22nd, which is perfect. I will get back to The Netherlands from my Florida trip and the EPIC herf on the 17th, we have a herf planned here saturday the 20th and I will have to check myself in at the hospital on sunday the 21st.
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longknocker 07:08 AM 10-11-2010
Originally Posted by Don Fernando:
just got a call from the hospital, the next surgery is scheduled for november the 22nd, which is perfect. I will get back to The Netherlands from my Florida trip and the EPIC herf on the 17th, we have a herf planned here saturday the 20th and I will have to check myself in at the hospital on sunday the 21st.
:-)
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Congrats on the weight loss. Glad to hear it is going well. You'll be in my prayers for the up coming surgery.
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Chingas 10:49 AM 10-11-2010
Originally Posted by Don Fernando:
just got a call from the hospital, the next surgery is scheduled for november the 22nd, which is perfect. I will get back to The Netherlands from my Florida trip and the EPIC herf on the 17th, we have a herf planned here saturday the 20th and I will have to check myself in at the hospital on sunday the 21st.
That is Great news Ferdie! Very happy for you!
:-)
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