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Down 49 lbs. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

40 down since surgery on 5/21...51 if you count pro-op diet. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I hadn't heard that about chicken. Imagine making it into chicken salad with some light Mayo would help. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

HW 309 SW 267.8 CW 227.8 40 lbs since surgery on 5/21/13. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

Another bit of advice, when you feel like going... GO! Don't put it off lest you explode before you make it to the facilities. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

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Congratulations Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I almost wish I had the loose stools back . At 10 weeks out, I struggle more with constipation. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

Sorry to hear it. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I'm doing great at 10 weeks post options. No complications, getting in all my Water and Protein. So far there's been nothing my stomach can't handle in small portions. I'm exercising most days and losing weight (in kind of a stair step pattern. ) I've lost 36 lbs since surgery and 77 lbs so far this year. Went from a size 28 to a size 20. I feel great. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

Thanks for your concern and feedback. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

Getting any easier? Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I've not run into any haters as yet. My family was concerned initially, but got on board when I showed I'd thoroughly researched my options and potential repercussions. They saw me stick to the program before and after surgery. I do hear the inevitable stories about people's friends and relatives regaining the weight after the band or bypass, but they're not being critical, just sharing what little the know from others. It's a good opportunity to educate people about WLS. I actually gave a speech about my experience at my Toastmaster club. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

Welcome Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

If you had a drastic drip in carbs I think it's pretty normal to feel low energy at first until you body switches over to burning fat for fuel. Usually passes after a week. Exercise helps and getting enough sleep, Water and Vitamins. I think if you've had a huge decrease in sodium you lose water weight and your BP can drop. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

My husband says I was crankier, probably the hormones. I find my attention spand has decreased too. Exercise seems to help burn off the nervous energy. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I'm counting everything and not taking more than a couple of the potassium supplements. Being cautious due to reasons you gave. Trying to get more from diet. Thanks for the feedback. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I want someone to push me around in one of those. : ) Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

MFP says I should be getting 3000 mg of potassium. I don't even come close. Bought some supplements, but they're relatively low dose (90 mg). Does anyone get in all their potassium? Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

I'm 48, army brat, married (2005), no children and have 3 dogs and a cat. Love reading, traveling and going to the dog park (so many dogs, so little time ). Favorite comedians are Kathleen Madigan and Gabriel Englesias. Generally pretty liberal; have friends from all walks of life. Have a somewhere techy job; been with the same company for over 13 years and generally like it. I like food (duh)...Korean, Thai, Ethiopian, pretty much everything. Like to cook (my mom says I'm good at it lol). Think life should be an adventure. Shel in Kansas - Sleeved 5/21/13

Bariatric Fusion 3x daily Fish Oil (Carlson Elite Omega-3 gems) 1x daily Glucosamine/Chonedroitin (Equate) 1x daily Potassium Gluconate (Nature Made) depends on how much I get from food Nature Made - Garlic Complex, 1 tablet 1 daily