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  1. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I caught a nasty cold about a week ago, and still haven't quite recovered. Hopefully this coming week will be better. -TT
  2. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I won't be getting any new blood work for a few months, but this last time, my serum test level was 221 ng/dL, and my free test was 5.3 pg/ml. I was really surprised that my levels were so low. The "normal" range as my doctor described it would be 348-1197 for serum test, and 6.8-21.5 for free...
  3. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    Oh! That sounds soooo good!!! I just love Florida's beaches. My work sent me to Cocoa Beach back in the 90's for a few weeks. Anyhow, it's off to the gym... -TT
  4. TINYTOAD

    Newbie question

    David Dunn posted some really good information here: Invalid Link Removed Thus far, I have not been able to find an anti-aging specialist who is covered by my insurance. In fact, if you go to my healthcare provider's website, anti-aging medicine is not even a choice, when you're looking for a...
  5. TINYTOAD

    Newbie question

    I was actually surprised that my test levels were so low. I really wanted to know where my test levels were, so I had the doc throw that test in with the rest of my blood work. A few years back, my old doctor refused to even test my hormone levels. If you're looking to get your test levels back...
  6. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    Insurance companies are out to make a profit, and the less they pay, the more profit they make. My ex-sister-in-law worked for corporate at some big insurance agency whose name escapes me, and told me that they do their best not to pay out. Today was an abbreviated "pull" day. It was not a...
  7. TINYTOAD

    Older wiser and just broke my old record

    I have to agree! Phoenix has the best winters of any place that I've lived. The temperatures are about the same as San Diego, except you don't get all the clouds and fog. As for their summers... I don't care if it's "dry heat." The dry heat isn't so dry come mid July. All those days over...
  8. TINYTOAD

    Older wiser and just broke my old record

    Yikes!!! It's 45 degrees here in the morning, and I just dread going outside, and sitting on those cold seats in my car. At 45 degrees, and being all dark in the morning, I have to push myself to get up and get down to the gym. At -20 to -60 degrees, you're one tough dude! -TT
  9. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    'got this funny letter from my insurance provider concerning their denial of my Androgel prescription... "Coverage is provided in situations where THERAPEUTIC FAILURE has occurred with the covered alternative or the presence of intolerance to the covered alternative exists..." Of course, there...
  10. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    Today, I seemed to have more drive and energy for sure. I feel a bit like I've had a cup of coffee except I haven't had one. Yeah, it went well at the gym today. I decided to give the Hoist decline press a whirl today, and managed 4 reps at 320. I dropped it down to 270 for the rest of my...
  11. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    Yes, my doctor originally prescribed the 1.6% Androgel at 2 pumps per day. I was quite surprised when I picked up my prescription and found that I now had Testim at 1%, once each day. I need to follow up with the doc. Today was the first dose, and I'm feeling more alert. My nose has finally...
  12. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    My insurance wouldn't fund the Androgel, so my doctor switched me over to Testim. It's $35 for a month's supply. I feel a lot better, but my nose just keeps running. I thought I'd be over this stupid cold by now. -TT
  13. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I have not been doing a lot of cardio. Typically, I will do 30 minutes tops, every other day. The rest of the time, I focus on upper body strength. Except for maybe some heavy bench press stuff, trying to break my record, I really didn't do any serious lifting. I'm still waiting for the...
  14. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    It's my understanding that one fill is just 30/31 days. If I go mail-order and get a 3 month supply for the price of 2. I think last year, United Healthcare had Androgel as "Tier 3" and now they popped it up into "Tier 4" so they don't pay out as much. I'm just shocked by the price. Without...
  15. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I am very happy to report that my physical exam went well! My cholesterol is 180, my triglycerides are 61, my HDL is 50, and my LDL is 112. This is an improvement! Both my calcium and potassium are a little on the low end of normal, so I'm upping the dose on my supplements. Sadly, my serum...
  16. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I'm not sure what's up with the Taurine. I brought it up to 2 grams again, then started having the same trouble. Food went right through me. I've backed it down to 1 gram per day (500 mg morning, 500 mg evening), and if that goes well, I'll add a dose at lunch, then gradually build up. I'll...
  17. TINYTOAD

    Older wiser and just broke my old record

    I haven't purchased coconut oil in a while, but I used to get it at a store called "Sprouts," which is in Texas and other western states. I'll look for extra virgin coconut oil next time I'm down there. I've used it for frying up some German potato pancakes. But yeah, it's pretty much...
  18. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    Today was a short day at the gym. I did my warmup, then headed upstairs to the other chest machine. I warmed up with 100 pounds, waited a few minutes, then set the machine for 295. Done!! I got in one rep, but couldn't do a second one. So, we'll call this 295 for the year... very close to...
  19. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I'm doing a lot better today. I added meat back into my diet last night, and will try a protein shake tomorrow morning. This morning, the gym parking lot had about half the cars it normally does, which is fine with me. :) The drive to work in the morning is great too. I wish it would stay like...
  20. TINYTOAD

    Starting Over

    I started having intestinal trouble on Friday morning, and have dropped all supplements. Symptoms include bloating, gas, pain around my mid-section, and other fun stuff. Hoping it was due to the taurine, I continued to eat normally, just dropping the supps, and the symptoms have not gone away...
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