New to this forum & wanted to say "Hi"

So here it is: "Hi"

My name is Christina & I'm a 37 (just turned 37 last week) year old Mom of two teenagers & wife to a Military Police Officer here in Colorado.  I had RNY on 1/23/12 & depending on which scale I weigh on, I'm down about 45 lbs.  I had a starting BMI of 39.6 w/ Central sleep apnea, high BP & newly diagnosed diabetes.  I also have Lupus.  I am now @ a BMI of 132.4, lowered my body fat by 10%, normal BP, controlled central apnea, NOT diabetic & my Lupus is being better controlled.

I work out 5 days a week & find that if I miss my work outs, I feel agitated & can't sleep.  I'm actually going to be out the door for my morning work out when I finish this post & my morning protein shake.

So far, so good & I am happy to report that  I feel stronger every day.  I still struggle w/ getting all my protein in & have absolutely no creativity in the food department, but I'm working on it.  I still drink 2 protein shakes a day & will continue to do so until I can get enough protein through food.  I've found some wonderful food blogs (bariatric foodie & egg face) & plan to do some experimenting this week (save the children LOL).

My hubby will be leaving for Afghanistan in less than 2 weeks & he is my main source of support on this journey.  I'd love to get to know some people who are going through the same struggles I am & I know this is the place to be.  I've posted a bit on the RNY board, so some of you may have seen me around.

Anywho, sorry for the Monday morning ramble.  Just wanted to say "Hi."  Hope everyone has a happy & healthy day.

Christina

Hi Christina,
Welcome to the LW Board.  We are a very supportive group.

Be sure to check out the Menus and Miles Roz posts everyday.  Asked for recipes if you see something that looks good to you.  Most of us still use protein shakes, we find that it keeps our protein up, we feel better and it is easier for us to stay on track.  I am 2 1/2 years out and I still do 3 a day.

Glad to see that you are exercising. 

Sounds like you are doing a great job.

Linda

Welcome! We have a few military folks here. Glad to have you with us.

--gina

Welcome to our LW Board!!!  So excited to share in this journey with you!!  This board is my main source of support and they do a pretty good job.  Don't ever feel that there isn't something that you can't talk about.  We are always open minded and most of us have probably been through it already.

Welcome Christina, sounds like you are doing great.  I'm sure you will miss hubby when he is going.  My heart goes out to your military folks who are single so much of the time.  Glad he could be with you in the early days.

Getting your protein  and vits in will happen as long as you keep working at it. 

Glad you found us.

Welcome to the LW board, Christina.

Liz

Welcome to the LW board :)  We are a great support !  Thanks to your husband for serving our country and to you for keeping the fort going @ home :)
Mandy

Welcome to the board!

We have several military wives on here so stay reading and checking in. This is a wonderful, supportive forum and we are here if you need us.

You are doing great!

~~Jennifer

Welcome!  Sounds like you're going to have your share of struggles along the way - just remember we're here to help you through them.

 Hi Welcome aboard!  Our surgery dates are close.  I had RNY on Jan 6, 2012.  I've lost 60 lbs.  My BMI was 40.9 and I had HBP, sleep apnea, and was borderline diabetic.  I am no longer using my CPAP, and have stopped all my BP meds and metformin.  I don't know if I have lupus, my doctor is leaning more towards rheumatoid.  I had several really high CRP levels last year and I have had increasing joint pain in the last couple of years.  I did not have a positive ANA, RF, or any of the other more specific blood tests.  I will get checked again in a few months though.  I am a military wife of a retired guy.  I was a brat my whole life, then married an active duty guy, divorced, went active duty, and married another active duty guy *****tired.  I have always had a military ID my whole life.  

This forum is great. We will be here for you.  Probably not much help when the car breaks down, but for WLS it is the best!  Good luck and see you around!

Tonya