Chrystee

You just had surgery.. You are still doing well.

I've seen quite a few folks go the opposite after surgery and have low BP too.

Sometimes a little pickle juice after a big workout helps me also!

Maybe you can talk your friend into guest posting on this topic for us! Doesn't matter to me though.. I'm short, and I used to ONLY wear bootcut, cause of my wide thighs.. and now skinnies ARE IT FOR ME.. I look good in skinny jeans! and I can wear my boots! Clearance prices at JcPenney!

Are you eating before or after? 30 grams of quick protein is good right after a workout, esp after lifting. I've had it when my calories have been super light.

Probably that I never want to go back to where I was.. and I have an automatic bullshit detector with men, with always being the third wheel.

I was walking several days a week until about 3 weeks ago. I've having difficulty with a nerve that goes into my leg (unrelated to surgery) as well as plantar fasciitis in one foot, so I've backed off for a while. I'm also 5 ft 7 inches tall, which helps me carry the weight in a "thinner" looking way. I saw some friends tonight that I haven't seen since before my surgery. I got lots of "oh my gosh, you're skinny!". I had to laugh, since I'm still in the 300's. do you go to a gym? Try to still get in weights if you can.. also, my gym has a bike for the arms.. which helps those who are not able to walk still get their heart rates up.. or rowing.. or we have a rope machine as well.. Swimming is also an option if you have an indoor pool around.

You've done well, eventually it will slow down too.. and you have to look for your body pattern.. I found mine will stick to the same weight for about 2.5-3 weeks, then I lose 5-6 pounds in one week, then I'm back to my mini plateau.. however, now.. during that 2-3 weeks of non weight loss, I'm losing inches like crazy.

No, I don't. My surgeon's office is in Washington DC and it takes me almost 2.5 hours to get there. There are local groups however. I attended the group years ago when I was first contemplating surgery, and it was kind of a negative group.. Honestly, I don't find in person support groups that helpful. I like online support groups much more. I also am in a few FB groups. However, my best friend has RNY 5 years ago, and her mother had it before her. I have a lot of support in my life too, but having my BF having been through it was very helpful.

I was going to suggest a trainer too.. I think my husband got me one for Christmas... another alternative I HIGHLY suggest is spinning/cycling classes at the gym.. trainers are good, but aren't going to give you strength rides, unless you do it yourself.

Last October.. And this weekend.. A dress!!

You wash your mouth out! Lololololol

Yes it was great.. I had my surgery in March.. St Mary's is at the southern most tip in Maryland

I like them cooked with onions in olive oil and salt and pepper.

I love protein shakes, AND exercise..

She's really my husband's friend not my friend....none of our other friends like her Sounds like there might be a deeper issue here.. Why is she still your husband's friend, and why'd he ignore your request? I'd be mad. Do they have something going on, possibly?

She's really my husband's friend not my friend....none of our other friends like her Sounds like there might be a deeper issue here.. Why is she still your husband's friend, and why'd he ignore your request? I'd be mad.

As a side note, I now realize HOW MUCH rice and stuff I was making pre-surgery. I used to make a huge pot full, now I probably make 1/4 of what I used to.

He did suggest serving them again, and I do at times. I use instant rices (ie- goya yellow rice, Lipton rice sides etc) because they don't care for white rice. Can't really 1/2 those. We make those too, and we do a lot of bulk cooking anyway.. So, I would just heat them up the next day and serve it with the meal.. I think you should address his comments with him, and ask him whats going on? Also, maybe think of creative veggie replacements.. mashed butternut squash (then you can have some and its kind of like a starchy side).. Salads.. etc.. Honestly, I don't believe anyone NEEDS a starch side, and its usually junky anyway, so maybe two veggies.. salad and a cooked one day, then the rice the next..

If you are Lol see another example of different things working for different people! I recently tried a pair of mizuno racing flats w minimal soles and couldn't hack it! I like some cush/support. Lots of running stores will have a 30 day or even 60 day return policy if the shoes don't work outIt takes awhile to get used to it, but its much like barefoot running.. a lot of people do not have adequate foot support from too much cushioning.I run pretty much injury free in the shoes I wear now. Is there another reason I should switch? Nah, if you are happy with what you have.

Lol see another example of different things working for different people! I recently tried a pair of mizuno racing flats w minimal soles and couldn't hack it! I like some cush/support. Lots of running stores will have a 30 day or even 60 day return policy if the shoes don't work out It takes awhile to get used to it, but its much like barefoot running.. a lot of people do not have adequate foot support from too much cushioning.

Any kind that is minimal in the sole. New Balance has good ones.. Had a lot of foot and shin pains previously and they went away after adjusting to a minimal sole (prior to surgery).

I love pickles, and eat the frequently.. I also use the juice to help after extreme workouts.

I agree, normal.. Your hormones are all flustered too, esp when you are in the rapid weight loss timeframe. Exercising hard has helped me a lot.

gorgeous dress!