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  • My friend, check out this video from Dr. Mike Evans - entitled "23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?" I was inspired by what he shares and I hope you will be too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo Take care and keep up the good walking.
    in Walking Isn't Enough Comment by fourshads August 2013
  • Got my sleeve about 9 weeks ago and before surgery I could NOT walk to the end of my street without experiencing significant leg and low back pain. Yesterday, I walked a mile and felt just fine. Getting the sleeve isn't taking the easy way 'out' but providing a road I can travel to get my health and life back. Thanks for…
    in YES, I had weight loss surgery....ANDDDDDD Comment by fourshads August 2013
  • I am 7 weeks post surgery, down 48.5 lbs and can now do the following: - wear my wedding ring -paint my toenails -walk a mile without being breathless, having leg pain or low back spasms -help my husband garden without resting every 5 minutes -sleep better -taking less nsaids for body pain -get more done around the house…
    in What things can u do now that u couldn't do b4? Comment by fourshads August 2013
  • Hi Becky. Don't give up. My suggestion: Make 2 lists -1) of EVERY improvement you've seen since starting the journey (i.e. clothes fit better, moving easier, sleeping better, etc) and then 2) make a 2nd list of the specific things you still want to achieve (i.e. wear a size X, run a 10 K race, fit back into those skinny…
    in I need help staying motivated Comment by fourshads July 2013
  • Hi Huligoo, I am just finishing week 5. I enjoyed some non-fat greek yogurt with berries & banana's (mash the fruit). Also the Costco canned chicken breast is 'mash-able' and tasty (a little high in sodium though). During my pureed stage, I didn't eat any veggies. Hang in there, you'll be past the pureed stage soon! Kristy
    in What are you eating? Comment by fourshads July 2013
  • Good Luck Skoop85; I'm new here too, got my sleeve 3 weeks ago. Down 32 lbs and feel grateful to have this opportunity.
    in New to group Comment by fourshads June 2013
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