I went to my primary care doctor yesterday because I have recently noticed that my resting heart rate is really low. I wasn't concerned until my blood pressure was running higher then normal on Monday.

Well first the physician assistant came into the room and said it's the incredible shrinking woman, let's get you weighed.

The my doc said that before surgery my heart rate was 70 and that it was lower now because of the exercise, particularly the running. I countered but that's the resting heart rate of an athlete, at which point she gently reminded me that I am running 9 miles at a clip and am an athlete!!!

I have noticed that my weight is dropping quicker than my brain is able to comprehend and catch up. I still see myself as the big girl who needs to shop in Lane Bryant and def not as an athlete.

That's awesome - congrats! It may be hard to do but find ways to connect your mind to this imagine so it becomes something you love!

Congratulations! While I am technically still overweight and probably obese based on the BMI charts; I can shop at least for tops in the reg. ladies section (xl). At my yearly physical the NP said that my blood pressure was a little on the low side 110/60. Fall of 2008 my blood presure was 159/90.

way to go ! i was just recently banded but i hope to be you someday ! congrats !!!

I had some tests done a few months ago. At that time I was power walking 3 miles a day (I am currently having some health problems so I have cut back -- temporarily). I recently had a visit with my neurologist, she told me that my tests (from a few months ago) revealed a low heart rate. She was concerned. It did not occur to me that my low heart rate could be from all the exercise. LOL When I see her again I am going to mention that. I hope that is the reason.

All the best to you.

~Fran