marathon852
New member
Hi there!
I'm 48 - in 2014 I was 185lbs, fit, running a 3hr30 marathon, and looked ok in the gym. Over the past couple of years I have piled on the weight and am now 260lbs, with all the usual indicators of low T. I want to look good again - have more energy - plus run more marathons.
My blood test showed T levels of 156 ng/dl versus the 280-1100 range and my doc today gave me my first injection of bioidentical T "Sustanon 250" indicating total T of 250mg. He plans to give me another shot in 3 weeks time and then migrate me onto a bioidentical cream for daily use. Doc told me that the ultimate goal is to get me to the top of the 1100 range.
Doc also said to hit the resistance training hard to boost HGH, plus recommended a bunch of vitamins and mineral supplements.
About three weeks ago I started strict low carbing and exercising every day (gym+hiking). I'm also off coffee and alcohol, plus have committed to trying to sleep 7 hours/night. Have also dusted off my Fitbit and do minimum 10,000 steps/day, usually more.
Although the Doc was very generous with his time, I have some basic questions:
- Many others here seem to be on 200mg per week - does 250mg per week seem infrequent or am I missing something?
- Can daily bioidentical creams achieve the same results as injections?
- What can I expect in terms of results and when will I notice these? I hoping that the T will help speed up losing weight and getting into shape, plus give me more energy. I know I'll also have to work hard, just hoping it will help a little.
Sorry if these are basic questions and I appreciate the help.
I'm 48 - in 2014 I was 185lbs, fit, running a 3hr30 marathon, and looked ok in the gym. Over the past couple of years I have piled on the weight and am now 260lbs, with all the usual indicators of low T. I want to look good again - have more energy - plus run more marathons.
My blood test showed T levels of 156 ng/dl versus the 280-1100 range and my doc today gave me my first injection of bioidentical T "Sustanon 250" indicating total T of 250mg. He plans to give me another shot in 3 weeks time and then migrate me onto a bioidentical cream for daily use. Doc told me that the ultimate goal is to get me to the top of the 1100 range.
Doc also said to hit the resistance training hard to boost HGH, plus recommended a bunch of vitamins and mineral supplements.
About three weeks ago I started strict low carbing and exercising every day (gym+hiking). I'm also off coffee and alcohol, plus have committed to trying to sleep 7 hours/night. Have also dusted off my Fitbit and do minimum 10,000 steps/day, usually more.
Although the Doc was very generous with his time, I have some basic questions:
- Many others here seem to be on 200mg per week - does 250mg per week seem infrequent or am I missing something?
- Can daily bioidentical creams achieve the same results as injections?
- What can I expect in terms of results and when will I notice these? I hoping that the T will help speed up losing weight and getting into shape, plus give me more energy. I know I'll also have to work hard, just hoping it will help a little.
Sorry if these are basic questions and I appreciate the help.