Thanks, I didn't feel like it was that much, but Earl explained to me how hard it is for women to add lean muslce mass and that made me feel better. Plus it gave me some ideas for tweaking my workout a little bit. Tried throwing the discus just for fun today and jumping up and down the stairs again. That's a lot hard than people think it is. I wi**** could have been more fun for me, but Earl just wasn't in much of a sharing mood today, so I had to do it by myself. Thanks for the Happy Mothers day. So far it hasn't been such a great one for me. My turn to be blue I guess. But, it could be worse. I think I will go shopping...Yeah, shopping always makes me feel better.

Starting around 4pm yesterday I began dumping. I'm two 1/2 weeks post op now. I have to say that last night was the sickest I have ever felt. All I had was some soup and some queso when we were out at a mexican place but I think that might have caused it. I'm guessing the fat content might have been too high. The dumping has continued through this morning but the cramping isn't as bad. Just very weak, dizzy, a little dehydrated, horrid headache. I am doing just fluids today. It seems I have a fever that continues to go up. Right now it is hovering at 100.8. If it hits over 102 and lasts a while I will go to the ER. Has anyone had a fever with dumping? Could this be something else?

Kristie!! I am sooooo glad Mike posted for you. The fact that you deal with Lupus on to me makes you a hero in my book. That's a tough fight girlfriend! YOU DID AWESOME!!! Keep up the good fight! You should be VERY proud of what you do. We are! Please come back, we miss ya. HUGS, Valerie

I am posting this for Kristie because she would not. I am so proud of her, to fight through the illness and kick ass like she does is amazing to me (I most likely would not), I hope the f@*king Lupus is going to leaver her alone again for a while. Mike Chest Press (machine): Set 1: 15 reps @ 40.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 40.0 lbs | Set 3: 10 reps @ 40.0 lbs Set 4: 1 rep @ 70.0 lbs Dumbbell Lateral Raise: Set 1: 15 reps @ 5.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 5.0 lbs Dumbbell Supported Rear Lateral Raise: Set 1: 15 reps @ 5.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 5.0 lbs Cable Triceps Pushdown - reverse grip (short bar): Set 1: 15 reps @ 20.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 20.0 lbs Ab Lounge: Set 1: 51 reps | Set 2: 39 reps | Set 3: 51 reps Leg Press - single leg: et 1: 5 reps @ 110.0 lbs Bent Leg Crunches: et 1: 68 reps Leg Press (45 Degree): et 1: 4 reps @ 160.0 lbs CARDIO: Tae Bo: 76 Calories burned: 15 minutes , (Intensity 2 -- Moderately Easy)

Hey all AM CARDIO: Tae Bo: 567 calories burned: 30 minutes , (Intensity 3 -- Moderate) STRENGTH: Dumbbell Incline Bench Press: Set 1: 15 reps @ 35.0 lbs | Set 2: 10 reps @ 35.0 lbs Overhead Press (machine): Set 1: 15 reps @ 50.0 lbs | Set 2: 15 reps @ 45.0 lbs Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise: Set 1: 15 reps @ 15.0 lbs | Set 2: 10 reps @ 10.0 lbs Cable Triceps Pushdown (V bar): Set 1: 15 reps @ 70.0 lbs | Set 2: 10 reps @ 60.0 lbs Stability Ball Crunches: Set 1: 42 reps | Set 2: 42 reps PM CARDIO: Skiing - Nordic: 419 calories burned: 1.7 miles, 20 minutes ,5.1 mph (Intensity 3 -- Moderate) Have a great weekend Mike "Breaker of plateau's" 425/275/235