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Topic: RE: 10 months out
i ahve this same problem it wont move for the longerst time then poof i have lost 3 or 4 pounds i increase my fluids and walk more that seems to help also remember if youare working out youwill not see a move in weight for a bit cause you are forming muscle and that weighs more then fat. at least thats what i was told, congrats on your weight loss im proud of you i had my surgery on 8/4/03 and am down 106 pounds
Topic: 10 months out
Hey Gang,
I am 10 months out and down 124 lbs with 29 more to go, but havent lost anything in about a month. Does anyone have a diet they use that I can follow for a week to see if it boost my metabolism? I am pleased with my weightloss, just gets discouraging when the scale never budges LOL Any advise is welcome 
Take care all and god bless
Gerri (308/184/155)
Take care all and god bless
Gerri (308/184/155) 
Topic: RE: R U Ready for Plastic Surgery Yet??
Can you share more about the thigh lift? I am going in on August 3rd for tummy tuck and breast lift. I need to get my thighs and arms done. The Dr says wait 6 months and he will do the other two procedures. I am sure my insurance will cover the tummy, but i dont know about the breast lift. I will pay on my own. What did your legs look like before and what about now? Do you have any post-op pics you can share?
Ohh my current weight is 161 and i am 5'4", so i am about 16-27lbs from ideal body weight, depending on what you consider ideal. Most likly 10 - 15lbs is excess skin.
Thanks for your sharing.
Lori
Topic: RE: Losing too much weight.
I had the same problem... I felt I was loosing too much weight and I started to eat at meal time a little more (to purposely stretch my pouch). I can eat two taco bell crunchy tacos now instead of one. I have been able to maintain my weight now... not loosing or gaining. I am happy with where I am. My doc would like to see me loose about 14 more pounds, so I need to exercise a little more - I have lots of loose skin that if I lost it, I would be at his goal. Anyway, try to eat a little more at meal time and if that doesn't help, then yes, do toss in a snack mid afternoon and see if that helps... it did for me.
take care!
Pam
Topic: RE: Dizzy~ Anyone get dizzy when bending over and back up?
I get really bad dizzy spells and almost faint... I went to see my primary care physician and was told I had Vertigo... that is fluid in your ear canal. I take motion sickness pills whenever it bothers me. He told me he may "never" go away, so I just keep the motion pills with me all the time. I have been riding roller coasters with my daughter (can't believe I fit) and it doesn't really seem to get worse or better if I ride them or not, so I just stick with what he says.
Good Luck!!
Topic: RE: Dizzy~ Anyone get dizzy when bending over and back up?
I get dizzy when bending down too. You may want to check your B1 levels, as well as blood pressure, as another poster said. I have yet to have my potassium checked lately, but I think mine is low. The nurse in my doc's office said to eat salty things to retain potassium, so maybe your body is telling you what you need. I think this was a temporary solution to the problem though.
Let us know if you find out anything. I'd not like to pass out just by doing housework...
Stephanie
wkore
on 6/14/04 4:30 am - Upper Darby, PA
on 6/14/04 4:30 am - Upper Darby, PA
Topic: RE: Dizzy~ Anyone get dizzy when bending over and back up?
Dana, have you blood pressure checked. It may be low and that would be why you are craving salty foods. Just a thought.
Topic: RE: Dizzy~ Anyone get dizzy when bending over and back up?
I had a terrible problem with dizziness for the first 2 months, but not anymore. I too crave salt at times. Heck I crave things still except sugar...I dumped a couple of times and hated it so much I have no desire to eat it now.
I am down 99#. Kind of a slow looser but I feel so much better.
Connie
318/219/140?
Topic: RE: 10 mnths:)
Yesterday I went 2 my local support goup meeting and saw a lady who had hers two mnths before me..she had went down 170lbs and My GOD she looked good...she had been doing some good work outs...Im all mushey and she was tight...yes, her 'skin suit' was lose but boy she looked great! So Im sure If I put more into my workouts I 2 can look alot better.
I just couldnt believe that I was approved 4 ps...WOW they wouldnt even pay from my wls...isnt that strange?
Wishing u the best
DI~
Topic: RE: 10 mnths:)
LOL sounds great Debbie...NOW its our time 2 enjoy life...Why dont u try a swim class....???
I find myself doing alot I would never have done before...like buying clothing, vacation planning, working out, and yes tanning etc etc...its just great. AND the more I do the more I want!
Congrats
DI
etc etc...its just great. AND the more I do the more I want!
Congrats
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