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2010-09-23 11:16 AM
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dancbjammin - 2010-09-21 6:23 PM

@ Gaaarrry....

I had Gastric Bypass, where there is no placement of a band of any sort in me. Here is what the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass looks like:


So before surgery my stomach could hold 4 liters of content, as of now, my new pouch is still smaller than a raquetball, so in order for me to get in my calories, I have to eat all day long... It is a challenge, but I get it done...



very cool,, A co-worker had the same procedure done, and she grazes all day to get enough calories but she's also not expending the amount you are in a day, which is why I was curious

2010-09-23 11:59 AM
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Nice job, Dan.  Very impressive.
2010-09-23 12:12 PM
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OK, that was pretty amazing. 

Congratulations and thanks for helping motivate all of us.

2010-09-23 12:40 PM
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Made me cry!  Thanks Dan for sharing.  You, and others like you, inspire ME more than you will ever know!
2010-09-23 1:44 PM
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My hat's off to you Dan - tremendous stuff!
2010-09-23 11:13 PM
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good stuff.

2010-09-23 11:24 PM
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What an awesome and inspiring story! Thank you for posting it.:D
2010-09-24 6:18 AM
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I am now more inspired to complete my 20 mile this morning.

Very motivating story!  Amazing work!  ............and all that for family.  Even more amazing.

2010-09-24 10:01 AM
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Very inspirational!  Keep up the great work and thanks so much for sharing.
2010-09-26 7:14 PM
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DirkP - 2010-09-24 6:18 AM I am now more inspired to complete my 20 mile this morning.

Very motivating story!  Amazing work!  ............and all that for family.  Even more amazing.



Thanks a million Dirk.... How'd the run go?
2010-09-27 8:04 AM
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Wow and congrats!  Your video will be my FB status today... what an inspirational story for you and your family... thanks for sharing!

2010-09-27 8:45 AM
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Absolutely fantastic. And inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
2010-10-01 8:27 AM
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OMG, Dan, this is a utterly astounding and inspiring video! Thank you so much for sharing your story.
2010-10-01 9:13 AM
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Dan:
  I watched your video all the way, but could not keep dry eyes.
  YOU ARE AN INCREDIBLE PERSON!!!
  Thank YOU for sharing your incredible journey and showing us your personal struggle, and then taking that struggle and beating it down.
  What a TRULY amazing accomplishment, self-dedication, and intense burning desire!

  CONGRATULATIONS, DAN!!!!
  THANK YOU, again!
2010-10-01 12:47 PM
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You are a walking Miracle.  God Bless.

2010-10-01 4:05 PM
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Yes Dan...

Anything is possible and You did it....Congrats...You are really an inspiration for many...!!!!

2010-10-01 4:16 PM
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No idea why I didn't click on this, earlier......

Just.....WOW!

Congrats, Dan.
2010-10-01 4:37 PM
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Wow! Awesome does not even begin to describe this. I have a 400lb person in my life that I want to motivate and I'm hoping your video will help. Thank you!
2010-10-01 4:43 PM
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dancbjammin - 2010-09-21 9:03 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I put together a little video that chronicles my journey from Super Morbid Obesity to Ultra Endurance Athlete & Ironman. So many people have played a tremendous roll in my journey, including many of you here on BT. I found my inspiration in the beginning from others, so I am trying to pay it forward and hopefully inspire that one person who may be doubting themself or ability. Have an awesome day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8alLFviwMA

- Dan Benintendi
www.trimywill.com



I am speechless; Congratulations!!!

2010-10-01 7:01 PM
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Just simply amazing..truly.

You are beyond inspiration!  

2010-10-01 7:37 PM
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Dammit! You made me cry.

Great job!

2010-10-01 11:12 PM
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@#$@%#$%#$% incredible man.. just @%#$%#$%#$ incredible...

going up on FB... NOW..too many people to inspire..
2010-10-02 7:40 AM
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Thank you all! I hope I can help inspire that one person who was where I was at someday. It's Saturday, so hopefully everyone is racing or throwing down a big training day today! Take care everyone...

Dan
2010-10-02 9:52 PM
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Inspirational, Dan.  You are a great role model for our children.
2010-10-03 3:33 AM
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Dan ... it's been so awesome of you to share your path with us here at BT.

You are truly a tremendous inspiration, and by continuing to give, give, give, you are far more than (as if this weren't enough) a guy who lost a lot of weight and accomplished some pretty amazing things.
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