Hi Tammy, Sorry to hear about your knee injury. What happened? Did it prevent you from participating in the race? Make sure you put ice on it. I did walk a mile yesterday -- I actually walked about 1.25 miles, I did not accompli**** until 7:30 at night though!! But atleast I got the task done. WOO HOO! NOTE TO THE WORLD: I Sharon Chute will walk at least 1 mile on Saturday, October 9, 2004. ~~ Sad but true this is what it takes to get the job done! I went to our local VFW last night with my dad, his lady friend, my son and his friend (they are 12). There was Karoke and a taco feed. I just drank coffee. We only stayed for about an 1 1/2 as kids need to be out of the bar by 10:00 p.m. Today I am probably going to go up to my 5th Wheel up north and close it down for the winter. We have to blow the water out of the lines and put antifreeze in the system. It's only about a 1 hour drive so it will not be an "all day affair". Other than that I will continue listing my mosaic tile sets at my ebay storefront for the weekend. I am drowning in sets ready to list. I need to clear out the basket!! I certainly need to take a break from buying plates and just get busy listing instead. What are your plans for today?? Talk to you later... Sharon of TheMosaicMall.com -120# (woo hoo!)

I took 9 mos before my hair stopped shedding. My doc told me I should have been taking 65 grams of protein a day. It has stopped now, thank God but for one while I thought I was going to have to wear a wig.

It has been some time since I put a new picture up and I forgot how I put the old one up. I sent my new one by email yesterday but it mentioned something about before and after pictures and I think I sent it to the wrong email. I just want to post my new picture. Can anyone help?

which forum is for gastric bybass? i had proximal gastric bypass. I don't understand the abreviations.

VJ, As you said, I think you are not eating enough...and your body is going into starvation mode. And, this is worse if you are not exercising because your metabolism is declining at the same time. Your body is adjusting to be able to function on what little nourishment you are giving it. If you are having problems swallowing, mental or not, I suggest you start over. You are having some liquids and crackers...that is good. Why not start with pureed stuff again? Soft foods, mu**** around in your mouth and it's basically liquid. Work your way up to solids and take as much time as you need, that's my advice. Last year, before I had VBG, I gave it one last big try on my own. I was eating at least 1200 calories a day and exercising for 30 min, and I was losing about 5 lbs a week. That lasted for 50 lbs, gained back 30, then had the VBG this year. Now, after VBG, my doc wants me on 600-900 calories a day, and 30-45 min of exercise. I haven't been exercising like I should, but I'm strict on what I eat and the calories. And, I have been losing on average 2 or 2.5 lbs per week. Go figure, I'm eating less, but I'm also losing less weight. The human body is a mystery... One last thing....if you are not eating that much, I definitely recommend protein shakes. I just started these because I was tired of having no energy. And, you don't want your hair falling out! Also, make sure you have vitamins. I have 4 children's chewables throughout the day. You'll feel better, I promise! And, maybe that will help with the eating as well. Good Luck!! ~Kim Open VBG 9/1/04 292/256 -36 lbs