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Have to let off a bit of frustration. Last week my family and I attended my son's graduation in Florida. I knew going on this vacation that making the right food choices was going to be a bit of a challenge and I think I did fairly well. Things weren't to bad until, as the week went on, it got hotter everyday, 90s and higher. I found that even with a 35 lb. weight loss I still struggled with the heat and dehydration, I was just so frustrated I could have screamed, I truly felt as if I was holding everyone else back from having a good time because I couldn't hack it. I did consume alot of Water during the day and couldn't figure out way I was dehydrated, the med doctor at Epcot told me my blood pressure was low; which is unusal for me and my electrolytes were way off so, after a couple of bottles of gatorade I was good to go. After some careful thinking I realized a had been eating mostly salads and NOT enough Protein which I think may have been my problem. Believe me, when they say to eat your Proteins, they mean it. I really think if I had eaten correctly, I may have had more energy to enjoy myself. Maybe next year I'll have the energy to hoof it around the parks with know problems?

Thanks for letting me vent! PS: I get my first fill tomorrow, I'm nervous yet excited.

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Always eat your Protein first.:thumbup: I know it can be hard when it is so hot, but it really is a must.

Living down here in Florida also causes me to swell sometimes. Oh the heat!!!

Take care and good luck with your fill.:)

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I too live in Florida- I am fortunate to work inside an office all day but on the wknds I drink way over my 64 oz per day... I too get swelling but more from lymphedema than anything.

Recently I visited SC for about 5 days and was out of "sync" from my day to day routine- Even though I made wise food choices and drank plenty of Water etc. I felt weird when I traveled back home- Sort of dehydrated but not sick. For me I think the routine I have established as far as eating on time and measuring and calculating each meal (planning each weak ahead of time) helps- I think it was more of a test and reassurance to me that I need to keep on track and stick with my routine as mundane as it may seem..

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Thanks for the info everyone. I must admit, I'm glad to be back at home where it's a lot cooler.

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