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Glad you like the bars, just had one today too [emoji3]

The bike riding only bothers my knee when I try to go up one of the many hills near my house. Not pain as much as I hear it "clicking" and I get off and walk it up I felt really good on the plane, was flying alone with my 8 year-old and just felt happy and capable of keeping up with her. I'm doing pretty well with my protein; I like Think Thin 20 g bars or Premier Protein 30 g shakes for my breakfast then have yogurt for a snack with grilled chicken breast or shrimp for lunch. Some more chicken (deli meat) usually for a snack and cheese or an egg in the afternoon then some other protein for dinner. I usually only have a snack later if I'm low on protein. My daughter recently became a vegetarian so I'm experimenting with meatless options. If you're on Facebook I'm in the group My Bariatric Kitchen - they have recipe ideas and other advice for getting in protein. I use MyFitnessPal to track my protein and have the same username if you want to friend me to see my diary. I've struggled with my water intake but am doing good today - 40 ounces so far. I have a desk job so the steps are harder to come by but hopefully I'll bike tonight. I'm going to try going back to the gym at work and use one of the trainers, just need to start off slow since I'm only at about 1000 calories too. Have fun camping!! Our family doesn't camp (yet) but I'm a Girl Scout leader and took our troop for an overnight in June that involved some hiking and was so happy I could keep up!! Looking forward to more adventures as I become more healthy!!

I am so happy for you!! I was sleeved on the same day with similar stats. I was flying last week too and also thought about fitting in the seat much easier Sorry to hear about your pain while eating, I have pain but only when I eat too much/too fast or all dense protein like chicken breast. I am also trying to increase my activity, I have a bone on bone arthritic left knee and had tendonitis in my right ankle that has eased up considerably. I envy your step count, I just can't seem to get that many in but I have been bicycling with my family more and walking is much easier. I wish you luck with the gastro and hope they can ease your pain soon!!

I was the same way with water pre-op. I am 3 mos out and just starting to get back to my old water ways, but still not as much. It just didn't taste good after surgery so I'd put a lemon slice in to change the ph and that helped. Still can't gulp but I can do a 16 oz bottle of plain water pretty quick when I'm thirsty. It may not be the same but will get better!!

I'm at the same stage, just have to wait for the insurance approval. Getting excited!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App