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I bit the bullet and joined LA Fitness.  It is literally right down the road from me, so the time getting there won't be an excuse.  Except for the fact that my "initial assessment" was a very hard sell for a personal trainer (at the bargain basement cost of $180 a month for one 50 minute session a week; plus a $150 enrollment fee), I think I'm really going to enjoy it.  They have one type of bike that will be perfect for my knees; they have a ton of weight machines, and they have a pool (aqua classes and free swim time).  They also have a hot tub and sauna. 

I'm not just going to lose weight, I'm going to get into shape!  It takes a lot to keep up with a 13 month old!!

Karen

Woo hoo on the weight loss since surgery; that's fantastic for a little over one week out - especially considering how much fluid they pump into us while we're in the hospital.  (At one week, I was still 8 lbs over my pre surgery weight.)

Having your emotions up, down, left and right is perfectly normal.  I see a psychiatrist to manage my meds for anxiety and depression.  Before the surgery I asked if I could start weaning off one of my meds.  He very tactfully said, "why don't we wait a while and see how things go?"  HA - he knew what was coming for me!!

How are you liking it so far on "The Loser's Bench", with the rest of us? 

Karen

My surgery was on January 16, 2014. So I am a little more than one week out. It has been a roller coaster of emotions.  The physical part of the surgery was fine but my emotions have been up and down all week. I am praying for them to smooth out. I have lost 17 pounds since surgery and looking forward to many more pounds down.

Congratulations Pam; that is beyond awesome!  I'm doing a happy dance in your honor!!!

Karen

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