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Hello Shannon, I'm still trying to fine things to eat it seems as if salad is my best friend everything else makes me sick maybe i need to try the Morning Star veggie burgers and chicken patties. yeah I am  having problems getting my fluid intake as well. My doctor said all of that will change. i went in for my first month check yesterday up I'm down from 320 lbs to 270 lbs. I'm using resistance bands to work out and walking on the treadmill I'm going to move up to the elliptical machine

Shannon,

I am SO very impressed with how well you are doing.  I also bow to your level of exercise at this point.

I'm on Fitness Pal.  My nutritionist wants patients to keep a written record of intake, and even gave us a blank food diary.  I asked if I could just print off the summary from my Fitness Pal, and se said yes!  Yay - so much easier that way.

I was an RN in a previous life.  Good luck to you in nursing school!  It's hard work, long hours, and way to little pay - but it's very rewarding.  I loved it while I was still working.

Karen

Well I am a month post op today. All in all my journey has been great. I am blessed to have had no real issues. I am eating solid foods just as long as I chew a lot. At this time I am getting in about 65 grams of protein. I cant seem to get the fluid thing under control. I am averaging 20-25 oz daily. I was never a drinker before surgery. I will say that is my hardest obstacle. My 2nd one would be o SLOW DOWN. I tend to eat very fast.then I get a lump in my tummy that makes me slow down. I am eating about 3-4 oz at a meal. I love morning star or boca burgers. After I eat 1 of those im done. I cant eat the veggies. I am still learning portion control and measure everything I eat. I also record everything in My Fitness Pal. IF your on let me know and Ill add you. My weight as of this morning is 240.0 I am down 28.8 pounds since my pre op. I do weight everyday but know it will fluctuate. I exercise 6x a week doing zumba, yoga, aerobics, pilates etc. I also do strength machines, eliptical, treadmill and recumbant bike. On the days I do classes I dont do the machines. My favorite is when I do the treadmill, I walk it for 15 min on 3 speed 0 incline. Every 5th minute I jog at speed 4. So all in all I jog for 3 min. I am so proud that I can do this. next year I will be running 3 miles. I love my sleeve and I am so excited I had it done. I cant wait to see how much combined weight we loose by Dec 2014. 

One other thing, I just started back into nursing school (going from LPN to RN) so I may not be posting as much. I am on facebook (shannon McGee) or you can email me. Just so you all know you are all in my prayers.

Shannon

Ill keep you in my prayers Karen. You are going through a lot. When the labs come back please let us know.

Shannon

Wow this is great Pam. I agree with sleeping more soundly. I sleep so well and wake up refreshed. I had to laugh when you said you could tie your shoes w/o contortions. I was in the shower and realized I could wash myself without having to do acrobatic moves in the shower. I smiled because for once I feel normal. Keep up the good work!!!!

Shannon