I had surgery on Feb 10, 2004 and last year I started having alot of feet problems. Until that time I exercised and walked all the time. Very much kept my weight under control and was 14 pounds under my idea weight that my doctor set. I have had surgery on both of my feet. First my right foot in July of last year, then surgery on my left foot in November, at that surgery I feel and messed up the surgery and had to have it done again in December. I had broken some bones in there that they couldn't put back together. So to say the least I am not able to do what I was doing before and have since put on 22 pounds. I have also had a problem of feeling hungry all the time and I don't know if it is not being able to get up and exercise like I used to or what, but I don't know what to do to stop it. I do get up and walk some but it doesn't take much to make my feet start hurting and I can't speed walk to get it to make a difference in dropping weight. I take my vitamins and try to get my protein in for the most part. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Wanda, Carbs are my enemy too. I'm working to do more complex carbs if I eat them. I find that the days I do regular bread, crackers etc are the days that I am the hungriest. If I do complex carbs or no carbs, I do so much better keeping my hunger under control. You are doing GREAT!!! Mary

Hi, I'm here, I'm here. I couldn't believe myself this morning ... I got up and went to Curves even before thinking of turning on the computer!!!!! Thanks for starting the thread today. (remember, anyone can start the thread each week). I so understand about the carbs. They love me, I love them. I have been doing quite a bit of reading on Low Glycemic eating. It allows carbs but complex carbs. For example instead of white bread, you eat whole grain bread. Instead of white rice, you eat brown rice. Instead of baked potatoes, you eat a baked sweet potato. Again, moderation is the key too. The complex carbs keep your blood sugar and hunger levels in check. Joy, you will get the weight back off. Just make yourself the priority. It isn't always easy, but it is so worth it. I've exercised almost daily, so met that commitment. I've done horribly tho on remembering my vitamins. I don't know why it is such a choice. Just the thought of taking them is a turn off. I really have to work on my mindset about them. I've taken vitamins for years and never had problems. Gained a pound this week, but know it is water retention from too much salt (soy with su****he other night). It will come right back off. Hope everyone has a great week. Mary 305/177/????

Didn't lose any this week, but didn't gain either. I'm with you Joy when it comes to carbs! I love them way too much!! I have been getting my water in but have not gotten the exercising in like I should. I vow to walk at least 4 times this week for 30 minutes each. I've just got to make myself get back into the swing of walking!! I also vow to be completely aware of how many carbs I put into my mouth each day. Maybe if I do that, I won't eat as many and maybe the weight will start to decline. Everyone have a great week! Wanda

Congratulations, Dana!!!! I just had my second child in February and was also faced with lots of questions about surgery and my nutritional intake and risks and blah, blah, blah. Honey, I'm older than you, too. I just turned 37 a couple of weeks ago. Let me be straight with you, this pregnancy (my second) was more complicated than my first, back in 2001. According to the obstetrics world, we both are at higher risk, due to our advanced maternal age - a nice way of saying that if you are 35 or older - we are more concerned about you. I had two scary episodes - one where I fainted at work and the second where I had a possible seizure at work. I spent a total of 3 1/2 days in the hospital and was scared for what would lie ahead when this pregnancy was over. No one in the medical world was really sure what happened and that's ok, I guess. What I do know is that I was scared and it was determined I was dehydrated. The other thing I know is that my healthy, beautiful son was born with no complications. I feel better than I have in years. Motherhood has been a blessing for my little family. I wish you nothing but the best. Make sure your ob/gyn knows about your surgery and stay hydrated! The baby tends to "rob" us moms from the things we need to keep our bodies going. You'll do great! Denise dd Riley 11.16.01 ds Patrick 2.22.06