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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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graciesmom2000 08/29/2013

Hey all,
Well, its been almost a week since I have seriously been concentrating on excersize. I know its not much but 25 minutes a day on the treadmill has been exhausting. I know it will get easier if I just keep at it. I want to get a bike for christmas. I have always wanted to ride one. I saw one on the walmart web site that is so cool. *fingers crossed*

I bought some groceries today. Mostly just the stuff I keep in the cupboard. I cut out all the snack type stuff and my kitchen looks a little different now,I have to think of healthier snacks now,

I am still waiting for the reply on my financial aid. I keep checking my student email so hoping and praying I will get my response soon. :)

Lastly, question. What are some staples y'all keep in your fridge and freezer?

Love to all.

Amy

deleted_user 08/29/2013

Sounds like a lot of exercise to me! You are doing great! Good luck with school!

graciesmom2000 08/29/2013

Thank you so much. I really am trying. Thank you for the good luck with school! I am so excited.

anewelly 08/29/2013

Good going on the exercise. I take it that you haven't had surgery yet but I know for me I like to keep canned chicken, tuna, refried beans and a variety of high protein soups. In my fridge I keep different kinds of cheese and lunch/deli meats. I'm 10 months out and my tummy still gets picky so I buy once a week and not to much of any one thing so it doesn't go bad before I get to it. Thankfully I have others in the house for the fridge stuff to get consumed. I also keep protein mix on hand for in case I can't meet the protein grams that day if my tummy is being stubborn.

graciesmom2000 08/29/2013

I have actually had surgery. I just had a lot of complications after and havent been very consistant with my excersise. I also fell off the band wagon a bit. I know these are all excuses and I am going to try to get everything on track again. Thank you for the food advise.

rubymama 08/29/2013

I keep cheese sticks, sugar free pudding and fudgesicles, dannon greek light and fit yogurt, eggs, unflavored protein powder.

rubymama 08/29/2013

Forgot to say way to go on the exercising! Good for you! Keep it up!

graciesmom2000 08/29/2013

Thank you for the great list. I had everything except eggs. I had a hard time with them when i first had my surgery but I am willing to try again. Maybe I will just get a small pack. :) Thanks for the good wishes on school too! :)

becca1960 08/30/2013

25 min a day is great!! And if you do it consistently it will get much easier!

RubyRedQueen 08/30/2013

Yes, you are doing well on the exercise! Once upon a time I thought exercising five minutes a day was exhausting but doable. Then it got easy so I went to ten...and so on. Gradual buildup is fine, and CONSISTENCY is the key. Think of it like brushing your teeth, or using the cruise control. Persistence pays off where sporadic excellence fails. You are doing GREAT!

graciesmom2000 08/30/2013

Thank you ladies. I had to take this afternoon off because I am in so much pain.. I dont know if it is my hernias acting up or just sore from the treadmill. I will start up again tomorrow.

Amy

deleted_user 08/30/2013

Awesome on the exercise.. At the conference it was said that 90 minutes of exercise a WEEK is perfect.. So you are well exceeding that...

I keep Perky Jerky (which wal-mart sells and is made in Colorado)... It is very good and low fat, and not dried out like most jerkey... I also keep, protein bars, hummus, cheese sticks, cherry tomatoes, sugar free jello and pudding and popsicles, and nuts.... I try not to snack much, but when I have to those are the things I grab....

Good luck... Hope you are feeling better these days...

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