SMACKYtheFROG

I have Crohn’s and diverticulosis throughout my colon. Perforated a couple years ago with a bout of diverticulitis. Had emergency surgery and woke up with an ileostomy bag. Luckily was able to get the bag taken down after 3 months, and all the diseased colon was removed and now in remission. Good luck and don’t over do it.

Since my surgery, I have had some malabsorption issues. After lots of bloodwork, I found what supplements I needed to add and gaining weight hasn’t been a problem. I was back to good weight and original strength within a year from the surgery.

For BCBS to cover, you have to have 2 separate labs under 300ng/dL of Free Testosterone. I started TRT 10 years ago when I was 28. I couldn’t lose weight, no libido, sluggish, fatigued, etc. My first lab result was in the 180’s and second at 222. I have been doing 200mg/ml per week, injected into thigh muscle, and my levels have consistently been around 950ng/dL. I had to switch to clomid for 1 year in order to stop shooting blanks and make a kid. EVERYTHING improved when my testosterone levels got better.

I will be having the stem cell therapy also. Now I’m thinking I should ask about going ahead and doing the left side right after the right so I can just take short term disability one time. Just get it over with and hopefully not have any problems for the next 10 years. Thanks for the great information!

Ive had a few flare ups the past 2 years. Last august it caused my colon to perforate and had to have 1’ of colon removed and woke up with an Ileostomy bag. I don’t try to push through flare ups anymore, that ostomy bag for 3 months was horrible.

I had a “small tear” a few years ago that quit responding to steroid shots. Pain was insane so I had bicep tenodesis surgery and surgeon found bone spurs in the bicipital groove that had shredded the bicep. The surgery recovery was around 12 months, but now I am pain free and still have same strength.

Butler Brothers Tree Service removed an oak tree in my back yard last year. Price was way better than every other quote and cut, loaded, hauled, and grinder the stump for me in 2 days. 10/10 recommended.

In Metairie but Baton Rouge is possible.

My wife is interested in learning golf. What is a good beginner set of clubs and where would you recommend buying them? I’ve also began researching Operation 36 in the Nola area. Anyone have any experience with it? TIA

Landscape Orleans just did my backyard. They graded everything for drainage after I had an oak tree cut down. Installed a small paver patio, planted small trees along the back fence with dusk/dawn up lights, and sodded the entire yard. They were very good and quick.

I make them if your interested in a custom one. “Rebirth Woodworks” on Facebook and Instagram.

Laying on a cold concrete jail floor at 10am on a Tuesday while my wife (with the flu) and 5 month old son at home. I knew it at that moment almost 3 years ago and I’ve only gone up since then. Life is very good now.