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MeIrishforLife
MeIrishforLife Posts: 1
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Just signed up today. I had total hip replacement at 49 yrs of age 21/2 yrs ago. 5 mos later Mother passed away. Was taking care of my Dad. My medical disability was denied-went back to work and will now retire 07.29.11. 01.14.11 I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis auto immune disease-it causes facial paralysis, blurred vision, dizziness, extreme fatigue, slurred speech and yes I drool! My doctors call me their train wreck. Exercising is difficult for me and if I get overly fatigued it causes a flare up. I've gained and have muscle atrophy since not being in a job with much activity and a 13 day hospitalization 03.11 in which I developed deep vein blood clots in my right calf. I'm hoping the MFP with as much exercise as I can do will help but I'm skeptical. Need support or it may not work. Any ideas?

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    This is How I eat. See if it helps? I just change up the Meats, Veggies (I only eat corn once in a great while), Pasta ( I only have 1 oz at a meal) Different low cal snacks. If you exercise even just do a little walking, you can add more calories and have a little more. It's really not hard when you put a little work into it.

    Breakfast Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol
    Coffee - Black, 10 fl oz 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Sugars - Granulated (sucrose), 1 tsp 16 4 0 0 0 0
    Milk - Reduced fat, 2% milkfat, 0.5 fl oz 8 1 0 1 6 1
    Lactaid - 100% Lactose/Fat Free Milk, 0.5 cup 45 7 0 5 65 3
    Kroger - Frozen Green Pepper and Onion Blend, 0.25 cup 6 1 0 0 3 0
    1 Tsp Smart Balance Light W/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Buttery Spread, 0.5 tablespoon 25 0 3 0 35 0
    All Whites - 100 % Liquid Egg Whites, 1/4 cup (63 gm) 30 0 0 6 95 0

    Lunch
    Tomato - Raw, Red, 0.25 tomato 3 1 0 0 2 0
    Butterball - Smoked Ham Style Turkey, 1 slices 10 0 1 1 100 5
    Weight Watchers - Bread - Whole Wheat, 2 Slices 90 17 1 6 180 0
    Grey Poupon - Mustard - Dijon, 1 tsp 5 0 0 0 120 0
    Lettuce - Cos or romaine, raw, 2 leaf outer 10 2 0 1 4 0
    Dietz and Watson - Cheddar With Horseradish Cheese Slice, 1 Slice 110 1 9 6 270 30

    Dinner
    Potatoes - Red, flesh and skin, baked, 1 potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia) 154 34 0 4 14 0
    Generic - Avacado- Fresh, 2 tbsp or 2-3 thin strips-1/5 of a medium 50 3 5 1 0 0
    Dole - Packaged Salads - Classic Romaine, 1 1/2 cups 20 4 0 1 15 0
    Cucumber - Peeled, raw, 2 slice 2 0 0 0 0 0
    Newman's Own - Ceasar Dressing, 1 tbsp 85 1 9 0 170 10
    Tomato - Raw, Red, 0.13 tomato 1 1 0 0 1 0
    Generic - Sauted Mushrooms With Onion, 2 ounces 63 7 3 3 567 8
    Corn on the Cob - Corn on the Cob, 0.5 ear (8 3/4 oz) 44 28 1 4 5 3
    Beef - Sirloin Steak - Lean Only, Grilled, 3 oz 79 0 3 13 28 38

    Snack
    Watermelon - Raw, 0.5 cup, diced 23 6 0 0 1 0
    Dannon Activia - Blueberry Yogurt, 1 container (4 oz; 113g 110 19 2 4 65 5
    Pop Secret - 100 Calorie Popcorn - Butter, 0.5 bag 50 9 2 2 100 0

    Totals 1,039 146 39 58 1,846 103
    Your Daily Goal 1,200 150 40 60 2,500 300
    Remaining 161 4 1 2 654 197
    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol
    Edited by dls06 on Tue 07/05/11 12:39 PM
  • divanikki
    divanikki Posts: 12
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    First off, what did the doctors say about you exercising with the blood clots? Your doctors need to tell you what type of exercises are safe for you. Then many people have a large amount of information to offer. :smile:
  • lauratwigzy
    lauratwigzy Posts: 11
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    It sounds like you should probably work on gaining muscle strength due to the atrophy. Dumbbells can do a lot if you know the right exercises to do- they don't need to be too heavy (5 or 10lbs ones will do). Meijers even sells them for pretty reasonable price. Also, walking is good too... even if it is just around your neighborhood. Any little bit will help. You should probably check with your doctor first before you start an exercise plan especially if you are on blood-thinners still and to to talk about what limitations you may have with the Myasthenia Gravis.

    I find vegetable stirfries are really good and depending on what you put in them can be really helpful too. I like to put a little bit (no more then a tbsp or 2) of hoisen sauce or low sodium soy sauce. Loading up on the vegetables are definitely good. Also, I always make a point of eating at least one serving of fruit for breakfast- bananas can be really filling. Also, if you are more of a cereal/yogurt person- putting blueberries (35 calories) adds flavor and its healthy.

    *Special K Cracker Chips are really good as a snack. You can have 27-30 chips for 110 calories and it comes in Sour Cream and Onion/Chive and Sea Salt flavors.
    *Sugarfree jello is also 15-60 calories.
    *Also, I don't know if you have a bit of a sweet tooth but if you do- Hershey kisses are really good. One piece is 22 calories.

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