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So my hip is still swollen.

I managed my cardio last night though.

Had a decent workout this morning, looking forward to the high carb day tomorrow as well as doing some more bench pressing on top of legs.

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So quick update.

I’m a water buffalo lol. Weight jumping like a mf.

On the flip side my strength is climbing fast. It’s like everytime I workout I’m stronger than the last time. I have been having issues with digestion and having food come back up, so some of the inflammation likely has to do with that.

Met with a GI specialist today and they started me on Omeprazole. Hopefully that helps me out because this shit sucks ass. I eat one of my meals, I’ll get hiccups shortly after and they will stay until I throw up most times.

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Oran Juice Jones said:
So quick update.

I’m a water buffalo lol. Weight jumping like a mf.

On the flip side my strength is climbing fast. It’s like everytime I workout I’m stronger than the last time. I have been having issues with digestion and having food come back up, so some of the inflammation likely has to do with that.

Met with a GI specialist today and they started me on Omeprazole. Hopefully that helps me out because this shit sucks ass. I eat one of my meals, I’ll get hiccups shortly after and they will stay until I throw up most times.

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That’s rough. I hope you get it sorted out.


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So I got with a GI specialist she prescribed me some meds and I am to try this and if no relief she will take further steps.

I have found that if I make my meals smaller and more frequent I don’t struggle with this as much.

I am holding water like a MF, coach is on it though. So no worries in that regard. The one great thing is I’m getting stronger with each session. Once the water stabilizes and I get rid of these hiccups permanently I’ll be in good shape.

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Oran Juice Jones said:
So the past couple of days I’ve been dealing with some inflammation in my right ass cheek. I gave myself my normal injection in the VG. I noticed some pip, but that’s not crazy considering there is primo in the shot. The pain made me want to use the massage gun, but the area was closed at my gym.

Long story short I went and wrecked my normal leg day, my ass swole like 3 times its normal size to the point where it hurts to walk and I can’t get certain pants on.

My wife begged me to take a break and just heal, but most of the remaining workouts are push and pull. So I will get through those. Friday I have a leg day, and hopefully I’m good to go at that point.

This mornings workout, I managed despite being in a shit load of pain and limping all over the place.

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I've done this to myself as well. I find that I end up wobbling with my hands and tearing up the muscle inside.
 
So I had mid cycle labs done, waiting on results for that. Hopefully I can figure out why I’m holding water. Digestion has been better, not perfect but better.

My strength is way up right now. Even bloated and with these hiccups from time to time I feel beastly in the gym right now. We will make it all click, and drop this water off.

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So labs came back.

Egfr is questionable. Other than that looks good. E2 is 13 or so. My test numbers haven’t resulted yet, but the GH I was taking appears to be either bullshit or just not working for “me.”

I’m still holding water and fighting the digestive issues. We have decided to drop down to a TRT dose and pull back calories until I can drop the water and improve my egfr (kidney) markers. On the other side of that I’m steadily getting stronger. It’s nuts, holding water like a pool but strength going up every week.

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So down about 30lbs of water. Feels great for this shit to finally start coming off. I’m only running my trt. I will note even holding all that water I hadn’t felt fatigued before, during, or after a workout. Now on the low doses the fatigue has come back some. Not a big deal though, I’m still pushing. Still can make great progress with the low doses. Hopefully I keep dropping water throughout the week so I can see the real physique I’ve built so far.

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WED said:
30lbs of just water/glycogen?
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Probably both, but definitely a shit load of water. My feet and ankles were swollen like the old people. My arms are probably the most vascular part of my body and it was so bad I didn’t have one visible vein in my forearms. When normally I just stand in the sun for 2 seconds and you can see a flurry of them shits.


I got the scale numbers saved on my bodypod.

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Oran Juice Jones said:
Probably both, but definitely a shit load of water. My feet and ankles were swollen like the old people. My arms are probably the most vascular part of my body and it was so bad I didn’t have one visible vein in my forearms. When normally I just stand in the sun for 2 seconds and you can see a flurry of them shits.


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Maybe I'm missing something.....how long of a period was this? Years? I don't doubt you that we hold a bunch of water weight/especially when we are bloated messes and obese.

I'd be pretty suspect of those scale readings.
 
How did u drop 30# of water? What change did u make?
& How long did it take to loose the water?
 
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That was my first attempt guys.

Be nice.

Coach already told me touch my chest with the weight, so I’ve been doing that moving forward.


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Yeah brother, no disrespect and IDK what coach said and don't wanna cross him. First thing I would do would be to cut some weight off there and work on technique. The weight will come along with time.
 
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Yeah brother, no disrespect and IDK what coach said and don't wanna cross him. First thing I would do would be to cut some weight off there and work on technique. The weight will come along with time.
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Explain what you mean work on technique? It’s a top set meant to push me hard and be my one rep max. It’s not a rep that’s designed to be very pretty, or for me to do multiple times.


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Explain what you mean work on technique? It’s a top set meant to push me hard and be my one rep max. It’s not a rep that’s designed to be very pretty, or for me to do multiple times.


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Ok... i didn't see that in your post. Like I said, I'm not looking to confound coach's direction. That's a fair amount of weight and TBH form includes full range of motion. I've always found it easier to back off weight and get technique and form square before going heavier. Again always follow coach's direction. Do you my man.
 
Doug 64 said:
Yeah brother, no disrespect and IDK what coach said and don't wanna cross him. First thing I would do would be to cut some weight off there and work on technique. The weight will come along with time.
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Doug that was BEFORE I saw his form.

The correction was made AFTER.

He was instructed to hit full range by touching chest.
 
Meetketchup said:
Doug that was BEFORE I saw his form.

The correction was made AFTER.

He was instructed to hit full range by touching chest.
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Sharing is caring! I thought he was in the crew! LOL appreciate the feedback coach.
 
Doug 64 said:
Ok... i didn't see that in your post. Like I said, I'm not looking to confound coach's direction. That's a fair amount of weight and TBH form includes full range of motion. I've always found it easier to back off weight and get technique and form square before going heavier. Again always follow coach's direction. Do you my man.
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I appreciate your concern and help. He corrected. I’ve been using a spotter even though I hate having some guy jump in too early


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So I was in the hospital from Sunday and released on Wednesday. Dealing with vomiting and hiccups every time I ate anything. Doctors didn’t find anything wrong, but being off everything for those few days pretty much confirmed it to be connected with anything that can get me going (preworkout, orals, stims) so I’ve dropped those out with some success.

Anyway, super watery from the IV I was given for 3 days also my strength dropped off slightly.

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