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on 4/19/05 12:25 pm - chicago, IL

RNY on 09/08/04

Topic: RE: Holy cow, I never realised I looked like THAT!

Thanks! I hated it with a passion growing up, but its grown on me.

puppyduke
on 4/19/05 11:36 am - w. lawn, PA

RNY on 09/16/04

Topic: RE: About how many?

I average 1000-1200 a day. I am still losing only at a slower pace. I go to the pool for aqua arobics 6 times a week and I think that helps alot! At least it is burning off some of the calories for me. Actually I have 30 more lbs to go to get to my goal weight. I am pretty sure I will get there sooner or later! However, I am quite happy with the way I look and feel now!

swimmom20878
on 4/19/05 11:33 am - Gaithersburg, MD

RNY on 09/20/04

Topic: RE: AWESOME Protein Powder

Sherry - I LOVE rice pudding . . . well, let me amend that . . . I used to love rice pudding in my former life! How many calories are in the powder? Do you mix it with water? Thanks, Sandy

Phoenix
on 4/19/05 10:31 am - Bellport, NY

RNY on 09/21/04

Topic: RE: About how many?

Cindy I'm 7 months out also, my usual intake can vary between 1000 and about 1300 (usually around that time of the month). Thus far I have lost 80 pounds, I was referred to as a lite weight before my surgery, and have approximately 30 more pounds to go for my goal. As to what I eat, I focus on my protein first, but have tried to eat balanced meals by always including a veggie with my meal. I'm sure you will be off your plateau before you know it.

Beth_rr2
on 4/19/05 9:26 am - Chenoa, IL

RNY on 09/03/04

Topic: RE: iron deficient

Be careful, Sue!!! Iron can be VERY constipating!!

Something to look into might be chelated iron. I know one support group person who said it was the only kind of iron that helped her anemia due to the absorption issue... Also, it's best if you can take your iron with something with Vitamin C. That helps it absorb, too. Do NOT take your iron with milk or your calcium supplement. The iron and calcium bind together and you won't absorb either one. I work in a doctor's office where a lot of iron is prescribed (pregnant ladies) and we pretty much advise them to take a stool softner (ducosate sodium 100 mg---make sure that's it, NO stimulant!****il you know how it's going to effect you. Granted, the pregnant ladies are taking it 3 times a day!! You can get the generic version at Wal-mart for about $2 a bottle. Congrats on your other labs!!!

Get that iron level up and you'll be amazed how much better you will feel!!! Beth -107

Jules
on 4/19/05 7:24 am - Dauphin, PA

Topic: RE: AWESOME Protein Powder

I just finished placing my order...thanks so much for sharing this information and I'll let you know how I like it!

Jules
on 4/19/05 7:13 am - Dauphin, PA

Topic: RE: About how many?

I'm getting about 1000 calories a day at least 5 days a week, and the other 2 days, I seem to be hitting about 1200 calories. I have myself on a schedule and it just works out like this. I've noticed a slow down in the weight loss the last couple of months, but I'm not too concerned. I've lost 111 (a ****house - lol) so far. The last month, I lost no weight the first three weeks, then lost 5 pounds (I only weigh on Sundays). As long as the scale is staying the same or less, I'm not sweating it for now. The best to you!

sueboo
on 4/19/05 4:58 am - Saugus, CA

RNY on 09/03/04

Topic: RE: About how many?

Hi Cindy, I track my calories religiously on fitday. I count every bite, and I think I am having a bit too many. I average 1350 a day. I haven't stalled out in my weight loss, I lose every week, but it is sllloooooooow going. I exercise for about an hour a day at the gym, and this has driven up my hunger. I wish I could get my calories down a bit more. Good luck to you! ~Sue