tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post6105762428205891698..comments2020-10-02T20:43:41.014-04:00Comments on JoyZeeBoy: So, what's new?JoyZeeBoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045681895558115673noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-75553508823745072112008-10-13T11:02:00.000-04:002008-10-13T11:02:00.000-04:00Keerist, I'm a bad blogger! I totally missed the ...Keerist, I'm a bad blogger! I totally missed the comments posted by Simon and Alan! If you're looking, I'm sorry about that guys!<BR/><BR/>Simon, I had a Roux en Y bypass, not the lapband. I needed the "quick-fix" for the diabetes and was willing to put up with the radical surgery in order to get it.<BR/><BR/>Alan, you love-bunny you, you don't have to be morbidly obese in order to qualify for the surgery -- being moderately overweight and diabetic (and if you have sleep apnea, that'll help) are all added qualifiers for getting it done.<BR/><BR/>Of course, you have to be prepared for the lifetime of radically altered diet that follows (protein, veggies and then, if there's any room left, carbs).JoyZeeBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045681895558115673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-49426476191104170322008-10-08T05:33:00.000-04:002008-10-08T05:33:00.000-04:00sorry I am SOOO late catching up with your news, b...sorry I am SOOO late catching up with your news, but congratulations hon. Ron's friend David has lost a ton of weight and looks and feels great. <BR/><BR/>And although I do have type 2 diabetes, it is mostly controlled with metformin and I am not overweight enough to be a candidate for the surgery.<BR/><BR/>so good to see you backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-30103713346054953392008-09-15T22:15:00.000-04:002008-09-15T22:15:00.000-04:00I found you through Nofo, because the comment you ...I found you through Nofo, because the comment you left about popcorn hit close to home. I have bariatric surgery the day after tomorrow --- R/Y. Do you mind if I ask what you had?<BR/><BR/>SimonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-60248426466590987542008-09-12T14:03:00.000-04:002008-09-12T14:03:00.000-04:00Thanks, Wendy! I feel a little better every day, ...Thanks, Wendy! I feel a little better every day, and I'm still learning what's edible and what's not, but I'm looking forward to a newer, svelter, healthier me.JoyZeeBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045681895558115673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-55984190938452042492008-09-12T11:28:00.000-04:002008-09-12T11:28:00.000-04:00Congrats on making the descision to become the he...Congrats on making the descision to become the healthiest person you can be!<BR/>Having been thru it myself I know your in for some great/challenging times ahead. <BR/>Focus on the positives and you'll do great!<BR/>No more diabetes, FABULOUS!<BR/>Wendy/MaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-66813131641350101172008-09-11T15:10:00.000-04:002008-09-11T15:10:00.000-04:00~ sil,What are you doing up at this HP-awful hour ...~ sil,<BR/><BR/>What are you doing up at this HP-awful hour of the morning?<BR/><BR/>I did as you suggested (for I ALWAYS follow suggestions --- when all else fails) and checked out your blog. I'd say that the older, physical therapist, son is the swimmer.<BR/><BR/>I have a 50/50 chance of being right. Was I?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the good wishes. Right now my biggest problem seems to be muscle deterioration (lack of protein) with accompanying aches and pains.<BR/><BR/>I feel sorry that you have to travel so far to get to meetings. I sometimes feel guilty about thumbing through my NYC meeting book which lists about 2,000 meetings every week.JoyZeeBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045681895558115673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-57263455231595396852008-09-11T14:25:00.000-04:002008-09-11T14:25:00.000-04:00Glad to hear you are feeling better. It sounds li...Glad to hear you are feeling better. It sounds like it was no cakewalk, though. I'm looking forward to the "new look."<BR/><BR/>Yes indeed, swimmers do have unusual bodies. I gave birth to a swimmer many years ago,- it only took him 47 minutes from the first labor cramp to get out! :-) Sixteen years later, in 1986, he set a record that still stands at his high school. (I'll give you two guesses as to which one of my sons is the swimmer, if you want to take a peek at my xanga blog, lol!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-63164064494555782732008-09-11T14:03:00.000-04:002008-09-11T14:03:00.000-04:00I'll try to remember to post some pix tonight. Yo...I'll try to remember to post some pix tonight. You've already seen the thumbnail versions in my post to our list group, but I'll post the original, "embiggened", versions here.<BR/><BR/>For a full shot of me, though, I think I'll get a friend to take one of me this weekend. It's time for our 2nd annual "Roundup" in New Jersey and I'm hoping to unveil the new and improved JoyZeeBoy before a crowd of recovering gay people then.JoyZeeBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045681895558115673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-85154378411400422572008-09-11T12:47:00.000-04:002008-09-11T12:47:00.000-04:00Congratulations on things getting back to your new...Congratulations on things getting back to your new normal. Can't wait for a photo. The idea of that procedure terrifies me, even though I know it would help a lot. You're a braver man than I am, Gunga Din.<BR/><BR/>(addendum: I just found out that my grandfather, who had both of his legs amputated, had diabetes. Duhhh. Nobody ever told me that before)Bev Sykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794928133704720689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-2142518814301999642008-09-11T10:36:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:36:00.000-04:00Thanks! Believe me, it's a relief. I did NOT wan...Thanks! Believe me, it's a relief. I did NOT want to wind up like so many of my great aunts, who wound up either blind or footless in their old ages.<BR/><BR/>Now if only my feet and butt would quit bitchin' at me....JoyZeeBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045681895558115673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27828358.post-79371788694051054372008-09-10T22:39:00.000-04:002008-09-10T22:39:00.000-04:00That is so exciting!! Congrats on the normal blood...That is so exciting!! Congrats on the normal blood sugar!cd0103https://www.blogger.com/profile/12563013926048457564noreply@blogger.com