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06-22-2016, 01:08 PM #1Associate Member
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06-23-2016, 02:18 PM #2New Member
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After two separate back surgeries, (L3,4,5, S1), knee replacement, (left), surgically repaired labrum, (left), two knee surgeries, MCL, ACL, (right) torn hamstring (left), broken ankle twice (left), Grade 3 AC separation, right shoulder……..a wise man might consider “hangin em up” but I guess I’m just not that wise!
Instead, at nearly 69 years of age I’ve decided (while knowingly I cannot perform like a 25 year old) I refuse not to continue to be completive, in which ever physical/mental exercise I chose to participate. I found however that despite my best effort, that I was quite literally “losing a step” to age and all the “wonderful” compromises it brings. I found myself tired most days and less focused than I wanted to be. Everything hurt. I even (heaven forbid) didn’t seem to have the vigor I always enjoyed.
So what to do? I set out to research TRT, as I had heard miraculous things about it. Wow, what a lot to learn and even harder to understand all the options……. interactions and synergies that abound. Do this, don’t do that, unless you know what you are doing it can get crazy and crazy costly.
Here is where Todd and IMT come in. After seeing a positive endorsement of IMT online I decided to give a call. The rest (as they say) is history. Todd has provided guidance I wanted and sorely needed.
I am currently close to being “dialed in” with the program I have chosen. My energy is up, I am sleeping better. I have better workouts (less fatigue), better recovery. I’m playing Senior softball again at the Major level. And probably the greatest reward (my wife who is 26 years my junior) is THRILLED, I’m back!
If you are a little older (mature) don’t let that stop you from getting on the T TRAIN. I believe that we probably appreciate the “lift” that science has provided than those who have not yet experienced the physical forfeitures we have.
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06-23-2016, 09:02 PM #3Associate Member
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69 years old with a 43 year old girlfriend!
That is awesome man, your story is truly a testament to men and defiance of the general recommendation of average physicians that say getting older is just part of the normal aging process.
GREAT STORY! Thanks for sharing, I think there are some older vets around here that can relate to you
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Hey imtherocket, and welcome to the best forum out there... Your story is Very inspirational indeed and I wanted to share some of my past with you...
We're glad to have you!! Just so you know your truly not alone in letting your injuries run your life - I, too, have had over 13 surgeries(3 on R shoulder needing total rev joint replacement - torn labrum both RCs are torn ATM) 5 ventral hernia repairs(going back in on Monday for a 6th but not as bad), in 07 I died 3x in an auto accident and was comatosed for 45+ days ventilator for 18+ days, splenectomy, tracheotomy, broke my R scapula, shattered my L heel, 2 chest tubes etc etc
You truly are a testament for 'us' BBers that don't give up or let your injuries define you, but rather we're still defining who we are w/our injuries! Very well done and not many(at all) have this mindset! Take it and run with it! It's the best decision I've ever made!
And congrats on the Much younger Mrs!
We could've chose to stay on the couch an take pain killers(which I found didn't even help anyway as my pain worsened) so I get what your going through and if I can be if any help, jus say so
Nach
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06-25-2016, 02:26 PM #5
Wow! Great story Rocket and as Nach said, welcome to the best forum around, IMHO. We all have our unique stories as to how or why we entered into TRT. Mine was due to an adenoma that shut me down to a 59 T level and dropping. Funny thing is though even when at that level I was still training ridiculously hard. It's amazing how you adapt to circumstances when you don't really know better.
I went through several doctors and over time realized that my knowledge base was leaving them behind. One even referred me to another one as he said he just couldn't answer my questions. And I normally won't ask a doc a question that I don't already know the answer to. It would have been wonderful to have a place such as IMT back in those days. Glad to hear your experience there has been great.
In closing, glad you landed here! Stick around, read - learn - contribute and have fun. Explore the other forums here as well.
kel
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06-25-2016, 06:38 PM #6Banned
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YDamn Nach, had no idea! Imtherocket - 57 here with 2 replaced hips, pituitary adenoma & a torn RC - mere peanuts compared to you two! TRT has been nothing short of miraculous for me! And to echo what Kel & Nach stated, welcome to this forum, a truly great bunch of members!
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06-26-2016, 08:13 PM #7New Member
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I wish to extend a heart felt thanks to each of you for the warm welcome to this site.
Admittedly I have much to learn but I honestly believe that "my education" will be greatly enhanced by listening and learning from you as well as others around the site.
Thanks for sharing your stories as well. You know, when ever you get that feeling sorry for yourself funk, just look around, you will most often as not, see someone that has it harder than yourself. I know I do.
As I like to say .....I don't plan on just tripping though life smelling the roses, I want to round 3rd at full speed, sliding head first into home screaming "Holy Shit what a ride"!
Cheers to all, Rocket
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