pgrorud
Caring about others needs. I can help.
Apr 22, 2009
"Marketing is not something you do to people, it’s something you do for people. Marketing is the service of helping people make the best possible decision."
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Feeling confused
Apr 21, 2009
I've seen my surgeon, the psych Dr., and the nutritionist. I have been on the roller coaster of weight gain and weight loss and weight gain again. Prior to surgery, I have a lot of fears about the surgery, but I'm tired of being fat, struggle to breath, pain in my joints, etc. I also have sleep apnea and asthma. My surgeon said my BMI is 37. He said they usually don't do surgery unless I have comorbidities - which I do have. I met with the nutritionist and they want me to lose about 10 lbs or better. They have you go through a very strict regimen to be accepted for surgery. The nutritionist did tell me that if I could lose 10 lbs or more, I may not qualify for surgery anymore. If I gain more weight, they are concerned that I won't be able to handle post surgery expectations. I'm frustrated and don't know what to do. On April 2, I started making healthier choices with my foods and started taking a very good product that is even recommended for bariatric patients. I have lost 10 lbs since then. Like all diets I have tried in the past, I am afraid of putting the weight back on and then some. Since taking this product, I feel better then I have in a long time. I see the nutritionist again on May 5, 2009. I will continue with my Dr. visits and see what happens I guess. Any thoughts from any of you?
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Saw my surgeon for the first time today.
Mar 25, 2009
I met with my surgeon today. I first watched a movie which was very informative. I weighed in at 242 today. The surgeon said he would like to see me at 150. I will meet with a nutritionist on April 8, 2009. I felt everything went well. The scale at the Dr's office showed me 6 lbs less then the scale at home. I would recommend to go by the Dr's scale. I am at a BMI of 37 with comorbilities. I just need to take the necessary steps by meeting with a nutritionist, pshyc dr, and go through some learning classes which are like suppoert groups. I hope all goes well for me from here on out.
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My first appointment to see my surgeon.
Mar 22, 2009
I will see my surgeon for the first time on March 25, 2009. Three more days.
I am optimistic. I will have my husband and sister with me. I can't wait.
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I am optimistic. I will have my husband and sister with me. I can't wait.
