I've used ASF for research more times than I can count so I figured it was time to sign up (Heavy sent me a PM at IMF a while back asking me to sign up here as well, who am I to question Heavy?).
I am a new member here but I've been a member at IMF for a while.
I had to go dark for about 13 months due to things I cannot speak of.
I have to be careful about how much I say.
Male 46 years old, 190lbs, 22%BF (yeah recovering from injuries I kinda packed it on), lung cancer survivor.
I wasn't able to log into the forums for 13 months because of places I was and work I was doing while I was there.
I was not able to leave any trace of myself online or with personal devices (cell phone, etc.). It was as if I didn't exist at all and that's pretty much all I can say about it.
I am home now, apparently for good after bullet and shrapnel wounds and the resulting surgeries and rehab.
Even though I feel great now I have been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease and hypertension so I'll be staying stateside.
I am focusing on staying healthy.
I have a long road recovering and rehabbing from surgeries.
I am hoping that with changes in diet and proper medication I will be able to slow the progression of CKD and not need dialysis for a year or two.
I missed being able to contribute to the forums (at IMF especially).
I still browsed the site while I was dark, I just couldn't log in.
I look forward to being a worthwhile contributor while still having some fun.
I will probably be spending more time on IMF than ASF but I hope to contribute to both boards.
Since I don't live on the boards (some of you guys seem to never log off) I will be spending a lot of time working with the organizations I have volunteered my time and my heart with for so long...Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled Veterans of America.
I have a lot of research to do, especially and compounds that aren't renal toxic. Muscle wasting is a huge problem for CKD patients...I don't intend on letting it happen to me.
If there are any other members with CKD or ESRD please PM me. I'd be interested to know how you're dealing with it.
I know this is a great board with a wealth of information and experience among the members.
I hope I can be a productive member of ASF.
Thanks for reading this.
I am a new member here but I've been a member at IMF for a while.
I had to go dark for about 13 months due to things I cannot speak of.
I have to be careful about how much I say.
Male 46 years old, 190lbs, 22%BF (yeah recovering from injuries I kinda packed it on), lung cancer survivor.
I wasn't able to log into the forums for 13 months because of places I was and work I was doing while I was there.
I was not able to leave any trace of myself online or with personal devices (cell phone, etc.). It was as if I didn't exist at all and that's pretty much all I can say about it.
I am home now, apparently for good after bullet and shrapnel wounds and the resulting surgeries and rehab.
Even though I feel great now I have been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease and hypertension so I'll be staying stateside.
I am focusing on staying healthy.
I have a long road recovering and rehabbing from surgeries.
I am hoping that with changes in diet and proper medication I will be able to slow the progression of CKD and not need dialysis for a year or two.
I missed being able to contribute to the forums (at IMF especially).
I still browsed the site while I was dark, I just couldn't log in.
I look forward to being a worthwhile contributor while still having some fun.
I will probably be spending more time on IMF than ASF but I hope to contribute to both boards.
Since I don't live on the boards (some of you guys seem to never log off) I will be spending a lot of time working with the organizations I have volunteered my time and my heart with for so long...Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled Veterans of America.
I have a lot of research to do, especially and compounds that aren't renal toxic. Muscle wasting is a huge problem for CKD patients...I don't intend on letting it happen to me.
If there are any other members with CKD or ESRD please PM me. I'd be interested to know how you're dealing with it.
I know this is a great board with a wealth of information and experience among the members.
I hope I can be a productive member of ASF.
Thanks for reading this.
