Re: Weight loss and exercise

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> Subject: Weight loss and exercise

> To: Breathe-Support

> Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 6:25 PM

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> Leanne

> went back to the oldest post to see what more i can learn. Did yu

get

> the transplant. I have been scolded many times that i need to lose

> weight and exercise to keep my body strong. I am listed but i

gained

> 23 pounds rather than losing 20. Now have a total of almost 45

pounds

> to lose. It has been an ongoing battle and now with water gain, i

get

> frustrated very easily. And of course the prednisone doesn't help

the

> cause. I have been having hip pain so exercise has dwindled down.

Know

> i need to get back in the saddle with this. Me i am not afraid of

the

> transplant i am scared to death of losing more of my quality of

life.

> It is my docs who have the fears.. I see my temple doc on friday

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> know that is going to be the biggest issue.. Have tried many diets

> and i LOVE FOOD and my head STILL enjoys it.. Bruce gave a great

post

> and the importance of exercise and that has started me thinking

even

> more.. Patti

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