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Hi All, Sorry I didnt realize there was a board for all us October babies . Well I had my LAP RNY 10/1/04 with a starting pre-surgery weight of 395, no complications (knock on wood) and as of yesterday I weighed 317 with sweats and sneakers on!!!! I am still eating really small portions, struggling to get in as much liquid as I can, struggling to remember to take my vitamins/meds but I do get them in, and basically doing pretty good. I no longer get back pain when I walk and I can actually walk a good amount of time before getting tired. Before I could walk about 50 feet then the pain set in and I would have to stop and rest. Now I go to the gym about 3/4 times a week and do strength training and cardio. I don't eat sugar (makes me dump) but eveerything else is good except doughy bread, noodles, and I have not tried rice either (chicken me). I will try and be more active on this board now that I know it is here and hope everyone is doing well. More later, Presh in NY

dont be a stranger this is a great group of October babies. looks like your doing very well. keep up the good work.

Thanks Joe, You are also doing very well I see. Isn't it exciting???? My husband purpsely bought me a nylon jogging suit 2 sizes too samll for Xmas and I couldn't close the jacket but could pull the pants on slightly tight. On Sunday I tried the suit on again and I could zip the jacket comfortably and the pants fit better too. Amazing I tell ya, Presh in NY

Hey Elisa! welcome to the board........ I wanted to ask you, what kind of strength training are you doing?? I joined the gym last week, and I've been doing pure cardio, I dont want to lift anything heavy too soon! - *welcome* and keep us updated on your progress maggie 318/255/150

Hi Maggie, Well first off, my husband is a gym freak and we used to go together all the time so I learned all of my exercises from him. I use 8 lb free-weights now and do bicep curls and tricep lifts and shoulder raises. THen I do pulldowns on the nautilus, butterfly chest squeezes, leg curls and leg presses, abs, etc. I usually do this every other day and I am always sore the day after which tells me I am ripping new muscles. THis in turn helps to burn fat!!! Oh yeah, I do 3 sets of each exercise, like 10-15 reps each set. Don't be afraid to use weights. You are far enough out from surgery to use them. My surgeon said fly with it and I have full clearance to do whatever exercise I can (She said that at about 8 or 9 weeks out). So I figure you are good to go too. And you feel really good afterwards!!!! I hate cardio but I do it cause I know it is good for me. Good luck to you too and now that I know about this board I will be around much more often. See ya, Elisa

WELCOME!! COME ON IN KICK YOUR SHOES OFF AND RELAX!!