drlewis

Hi Shelly.  I’m not sure I understand the question, but yes: back surgery is painful.  You will hurt because of the surgery, and because of the extra weight that you are putting on the are of injury.  To boot, extra fat promotes inflammation, and the EXTRA inflammatory cells that have invaded the area of repair release cytokines that further ca…[Read more]

So, let’s see what you can do this first week.  Are you up for the challenge?  How hard can you push yourself?

Hmm.  I’m not getting my messages.  I’m so sorry about that.  I’m going to have to ask Chris what’s going on.  Thanks!

I love the sound of that, Katie!

How are you doing, Shelly?

BTW, did either of you get my messages?

Al

That should be fine, Dennis.  Diltiazem at that dose should control heart rate without dropping your blood pressure too far.

Super!  I look forward to it!

Thanks, Dennis!!!

Absolutely.  I’m always here if you have any questions.

Great.

Indeed it is.

Sounds great.  As we all get thinner we have to learn how our new body works and what’s best for it.  Great job figuring that out, Chloe!

Yep!!  I’m looking forward to it!!

Yep!!  I’m looking forward to it!!

Great job, SJ!  Yes: it feels SO GOOD to be light.  SO GOOD.

I have to admit to y’all that I got sick for a couple of days last week.  (It was the first time I’ve been sick in over 2 years, and it wasn’t COVID, and my only symptoms were body aches and a low-grade fever.)  Still, I really paid attention to two things: 1. I made sure I drank a ton…[Read more]

How did everyone survive the Forth?  (Fortunately, Samantha was exposed to the same pressure as the rest of us to eat that plateful of burgers, hot dogs, and apple pie!)

Awesome, Chloe!  As before, you are right on track!  You’ve totally got this!

Love it!!

Love it!!

Thank you so much, Gayle!