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Juani,
I can definitely eat more now than previously. And I find no rhyme or reason to the days that I am ravenously hungry versus the days I can hardly eat. I don't worry too much about gaining all my weight back, although that might change the further out I get. If you're under your goal weight and happy and still indulging in sweets, I'd say be happy! (Just be sure that you're still getting some good nutrition:-)
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Hi, thank you so much for the compliment. I remember the beginning stage too and it really does go by fast. For exercise, I pretty much do Jazzercise 3-5 times per week and try to walk on the days I am not doing it. I actually made a fitness goal to become a Jazzercise instructor and managed to make it at the end of June.
Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.
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Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure you will do so well with the sleeve. I wish you luck on your journey!
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Hey Barbara,
Thanks for the message, I just needed some time to get things in order. I hope things are going very well for you!
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Thank you for the kind words. I remember as a pre-op and early post-op (and even now :-) how much I needed to see pictures for inspiration, so I try to make sure I post a lot of them for others.
The Wii Fit and I go in stages. I'll use it quite a bit 1 week and then not get on it for a few weeks. It's not because I don't like it, it's just that I am more of a social exerciser and enjoy dancy type stuff more. For me the Wii is like joining a gym, I just lose motivation and don't do it, where as my husband loves the gym and goes 7 mornings a week even when we're on vacation. So I guess it just comes down to what you need to keep the consistency of exercise a part of your life.
Good luck on your journey...you're less than a month away!
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Thank you...I'll be shouting from the rooftops, you'll definitely be able to hear it:-)
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Barbara,
I think my, "what have I done?" moments are behind me (at least I hope;-). The last couple of months have been all about being grateful and amazed with this wonderful tool (okay, not all roses and sunshine, but pretty good).
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I do 4 days a week of aerobics (Jazzercise--it incorporates aerobic routines with light weight routines and abdominal/thigh/butt routines) and 1 day of tap dancing. I also try to use my exercise ball 10-15 minutes during the week, but have not been so good about it these last couple of weeks. Before the winter started, I was walking at least 2 days a week as well.
I did sign up for the gym my husband goes to for one month to see if I'd actually use it, but it just didn't work out...I've never been a gym person, but love the social aspect of the classes I take. I think the secret to exercise is finding the things one enjoys doing. Good luck!
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You're welcome. A site you can check out now (if you haven't already) and get some good ideas is theworldaccordingtoeggface
She has wonderful recipes for all stages.
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I think it's great you have time to get prepared! I don't know if you cook, but one of my favorite sources for soft/mushy foods was the cookbook Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery. It broke the recipes down by stages and had some great ideas...it's under $12 on amazon. My favorite early puree was teriyaki chicken from Trader Joe's. The kind that was pre-cooked. I'd puree it with a little bit of shredded cheese and add some of the sauce. When I was so early out I didn't need to worry about the extra carbs from the sauce because I could eat so little. Good luck!