Rhino giving the stage a go..!

Rhino bud what were you quoted for that surgery on your neck before you called it off?

Muscleaddict wrote: Rhino bud what were you quoted for that surgery on your neck before you called it off?

Can't remember Bud, it was covered by medical air. The disc Replacment op was covered it was the MRI's that I had to fork out for and they were about 8k a pop.

Why are you having issues?

Rhino wrote:

Muscleaddict wrote: Rhino bud what were you quoted for that surgery on your neck before you called it off?

Can't remember Bud, it was covered by medical air. The disc Replacment op was covered it was the MRI's that I had to fork out for and they were about 8k a pop.

Why are you having issues?

I have a L5-S1 disk herniation and the disk is pushing on the nerve so I have referred pain in my calf and glute that comes and goes. I thought it would heal with time but it's now almost 5 months and it's still hurting. I have my doubts about Discovery covering an op so was just wondering what the worst case scenario is. I have heard of some micro disk surgeries over R200k :blink: . I will give it some more time to heal though. Sorry for the hijack.

Bounce it at Discovery - They covered my father in laws neck surgery as he was getting numb fingers.
This despite the fact that he could afford to lose 40kgs and the weight loss would have probably solved the issue.

Muscleaddict wrote:

Rhino wrote:

Muscleaddict wrote: Rhino bud what were you quoted for that surgery on your neck before you called it off?

Can't remember Bud, it was covered by medical air. The disc Replacment op was covered it was the MRI's that I had to fork out for and they were about 8k a pop.

Why are you having issues?

I have a L5-S1 disk herniation and the disk is pushing on the nerve so I have referred pain in my calf and glute that comes and goes. I thought it would heal with time but it's now almost 5 months and it's still hurting. I have my doubts about Discovery covering an op so was just wondering what the worst case scenario is. I have heard of some micro disk surgeries over R200k :blink: . I will give it some more time to heal though. Sorry for the hijack.

I'm with Discovery and it was fully covered. Just get your surgeon to give you the proper authorization number to submit. The surgeons deal with the medical aids all the time and no how to get authorization.

Well I'm going for bloods to be done on Saturday morning. E2, cholesterol, full blood count, thyroid panel, liver and kidneys.

I want to make sure alls good before going ahead with my idea to cruise on Primo/ low dose test for the rest of the year.

Is there anything else I should be aware of? Thanks Gents

Sounds fine bud.

Do I have to do cholesterol completely fasted or do I can I just avoid any Fats?

I had all the bloodwork done ,I'll post my results tomorrow morning and hopefully the Gurus can translate them for me. :lol:

They better be good because it cost more than 2 Viles of Primo :lol:

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So all seems good except Cholestrol is marginal? I'm not on any ai at the moment as I haven't needed it since the NPP.

Bud just get some rychol and use 2 mornings and 2 evenings

So what's everyone's thoughts on my idea of cruising on 400mg Primo/250mg Test till the end of the year?

Rhino wrote: So what's everyone's thoughts on my idea of cruising on 400mg Primo/250mg Test till the end of the year?

I would. Add a different oral in here and there 6 weeks on 6 weeks off and by the time December comes you will look pretty damm pomp'able'.

but then i will take a full year off.

Ye Jan is defiantly off time for me, I no come this time next year the wife's going to be demanding another Mini Me :lol:

Rhino wrote: Do I have to do cholesterol completely fasted or do I can I just avoid any Fats?

Fasted at 7am. Don't do the finger prick test it's inaccurate, rather go for bloods.

Oupa wrote:

Rhino wrote: So what's everyone's thoughts on my idea of cruising on 400mg Primo/250mg Test till the end of the year?

I would. Add a different oral in here and there 6 weeks on 6 weeks off and by the time December comes you will look pretty damm pomp'able'.

but then i will take a full year off.

In my humble opinion, I would rather steer clear of the Orals, the overall benefit when not competing vs strain on system is not worth it as the gains are very temporary. If competing by all means, my offseason this year for instance Ive used no orals, my gains have still been progressive without the unnecessary strain on my kidneys and liver.

Naturally it boils down to personal preference as well as your overall view on longevity etc, compound specific as well, example Anavar may be a better choice if you do decide to throw the orals in.

Ye I haven't used an Oral in years, I don't compete and don't like the sudden swell were everyone comments on my gear use :lol:
I'll stick to the Primo/test as I'm mainly looking to maintain my physique for the summer.

Hey Gents

Just a quick update, I've been carb cycling for a while and am currently 97.5kg @ 7.3% BF wich I'm happy with so I'll carry on cutting for the next 2 weeks but then up the cals to maintenance or just over.
I've been on 400mg Primo/250 test for the last month and plan on running things as are till the end of the year

Rhino, how tall are you bud? 97.5 @ 7.3 bf is killer! +1 mate.

Hey Bud, I'm 182cm

Nice work Rhino those are good looking stats. How you finding the primo what brand are you using? I started pgw primo this week with test e.

Always PGW Bud early days still but I fill out a lot more after a high carb day, for instance today is my high day with training legs and I'll be up a couple of KG in the morning and look really vascular.
I'll keep you posted

From what iv heard we will be feeling like kings when the primo kicks in...