I was sure protein shakes caused me joint pain with weight loss. Well, I learned from my primary physician the pain is related to my joints "adjusting" to less weight. Hmmm, not sure if I agree entirely and wonder about the experience of others like me.
So, planning to eat Atkins shakes in the morning with a sensible lunch and dinner.
I am considering weight loss surgery. Yesterday, my Sweetie and I attended an introductory workshop. (Yes, I am truly blessed to have someone love me even though I am not who I used to be.)
Surgery is scary stuff. What is truly scary is losing my mobility, unable to stand for more than a couple of minutes, out-of-breath after walking maybe ten steps, and the increased risk of stroke/heart attack.
Initially resigned to die young at 55, I decided to be around a little longer, giving myself one more chance to get healthy.
Here I am.
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